ARTS 215 Painting 1
This course is an introduction to oil painting techniques and fundamentals of seeing. Students will become comfortable with characteristics of painting on canvas and begin to explore color, form, space, volume and light. Students will be required to actively participate in regular group critiques.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
ARTS 215Painting 1
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
8
Semester Contact Hours Lab
67
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is an introduction to oil painting techniques and fundamentals of seeing. Students will become comfortable with characteristics of painting on canvas and begin to explore color, form, space, volume and light. Students will be required to actively participate in regular group critiques.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Understand the nature of oil painting
- Develop a visual and verbal vocabulary of commonly used terminology in painting
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Oil painting techniques based on direct observation
Explore basic painting elements (light, color, composition, pictorial space)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Light and color/Still Life
Replica of a famous impressionistic painting
Space and reflection/Still Life
Palette knife and texture
Required Exams
4 critiques and individual presentations
Required Text
ARTS215 Portfolio/Oil painting supplies
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Light and color/Still Life
Replica of a famous impressionistic painting
Space and reflection/Still Life
Palette knife and texture 4 critiques and individual presentations