ARTS1102
ARTS 1102 - Introduction to Painting (4 Cr.) Arts/Humanities
Art Department (10951)
TCLA - College of Liberal Arts
ARTS 1102 - Introduction to Painting (4 Cr.) Arts/Humanities
Course description
This is an introductory studio course that will focus on the fundamentals of painting (oil and/or acrylic). We will explore a variety of media, techniques, and subject matter. Our assignments will emphasize developing the skills and understanding of basic painting fundamentals, using traditional and experimental approaches to painting, such as: color mixing and relationships, tone, mark-making, texture, abstraction, space, and visual language. There will be demonstrations, practice, field trip(s) and class discussion. We will develop the verbal and analytical skills necessary to critically examine students' work. We will look at historical and contemporary painters. This course provides an introduction the creative process through hands-on investigation, observation of the immediate environment, and the exploring the artist's imagination. Studio work outside of class is expected.
Minimum credits
4
Maximum credits
4
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Laboratory
Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:
01901
This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)
Arts/Humanities
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall, Spring & Summer