ART 201 Beginning Painting (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Humanities with Performance; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
A studio course exploring the fundamental concepts and techniques of painting with acrylic media. Assignments will be approached primarily through investigation of content, composition, color theory, paint mixing and application.
Course Content
A. Working knowledge of materials and methods of acrylic painting.
B. Visual Perceptual awareness and observation skills.
C. Compositional integrity employing the elements and principles of design.
D. Small scale exercises exploring Color Theory. Value, and Textural Studies.
E. Conceptual awareness utilizing creative and critical thinking skills.
F. Historical and Contemporary Approaches.
G. Safety issues and practices in studio.
Student Outcomes
1. Examine and explore acrylic painting techniques. (Individual exercises and techniques).
2. Recognize and apply fundamental design concepts to the organization of compositional space.
3. Develop small scale exercises exploring color, value, and texture studies.
4. Research and incorporate historical and contemporary art styles and approaches into personal expression.
5. Analyze, interpret, and evaluate one’s own work and the work of others.
6. Employ safe and ecologically sound painting and disposal practices.
7. Present a portfolio of work that demonstrates technical and creative gains.
Degree Outcomes
Humanities: Graduates acquire critical skills to interpret, analyze, and evaluate forms of human expression, which can include creation and performance as an expression of human experience.
Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.
Lecture Contact Hours 35
Lab Contact Hours 30
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 65
Potential Methods
A. Individual projects
B. Class critiques
C. Group discussion
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