ART 2210 Painting I

This course is an introduction to all the elements of painting with emphasis on composition, color, and pictorial design. In addition, this course stresses development of technical skills related to paint and its application. (2 lect., 4 lab) ARTS

Credits

3 credits

Transfer Status

Equivalent to UW

Major Topics

  • Elements and Principles of Art (1.Line 2.Color 3.Value 4.Shape 5.Texture)
  • Painting Materials and techniques
  • Composition
  • The language of art/painting
  • Historical and Contemporary approaches in painting from diverse cultures

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Use paint to render form in pictorial space. Direct observation will be used to develop a proper ability to translate and understand physical and pictorial space.

2. Compose (using the elements and principles) within the painting format

3. Discuss and critique their own work as well as the work of others using the language of art

4. Practice the techniques associated with, and properties of, color and paint

5. Study historical and contemporary painters and paintings from various cultures