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ART 1151 - Painting Fundamentals: Tools + Techniques

Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

This introductory-level course provides fundamental skills and conceptual ideation within the practice of painting. Students learn a variety of painting tools and techniques in both oil and acrylic paint. Processes include building stretcher frames, stretching, and preparing the canvas. Paint application techniques include but are not limited to direct painting, blending, and glazing. Students will demonstrate knowledge and application of oil and water-based mediums coupled with proper use of brushes and tools. The course will also cover basic color theory as it relates to painting techniques. Content is cultivated through the exploration and research of historical and contemporary art trends. Students will participate in critiques and discussions to demonstrate comprehension and critical thinking. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be technically prepared to undertake projects in other painting courses.

Prerequisites: FD 1120 - Topics in Color   and FD 2130 - 3D Design: Space + Materiality  

Notes: (Formerly FA 1150 Painting I, FA166 Introduction to Painting, ART 1140 Painting I)

Campus Only



Course Learning Outcomes:
  • Execute a variety of painting techniques using the appropriate materials associated with each technique through individual studio projects. 
  • Identify a variety of mixing mediums, brushes, and tools, and execute specific painting techniques through individual studio projects.
  • Execute canvas and panel construction.
  • Demonstrate skills and comprehension related to color theory, the elements of art, and principles of design in painting.
  • Apply basic knowledge of current art trends and contemporary practices in painting through class discussions and critiques.

ART 1150 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric    

Required Course Materials:
Required

  • 8” x 10” or larger sketchbook, Bristol board or canvas pad.
  • Pencil, HB
  • Color pencils, set of 12
  • xacto knife with blade replacments
  • Oil or Acrylic Paint
    • Acra Crimson or magenta, Phthalocyanine Blue, Titanium White (large tube) yellow Hansa or Cad yellow light Ivory Black
    • Cad Red Medium,
    • Burnt sienna
  • Brushes:
    • Round #1 and #2 , round #7 flat #6 recommended brand Da Vinci Russian Red Sable Brush
  • Gesso
  • cheap large flat wide brushes
  • Palette (approx. 14” x 18 “) can use plexiglass
  • Quarter inch tape
  • Clip on lamp
  • Stencils - letters, numbers, images
  • collage items, magazine, copies of photographs
  • rubber stamps, can purchase or make you own with rubber and a linoleum cutter
  • ink for stamping
  • sandpaper
  • rubber cement or resist medium


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