ART 1540 - Beginning Painting

Goals: To learn how to manipulate and control the aesthetic elements of line, color, texture, shape, tension, etc. on a two-dimensional surface. To understand that painting is a process and discipline linked to art historical discourse.

Content: Oil paints will be the central medium of this class. The course is structured and importance is placed on the formal elements of design: color, surface, composition, and space. The emphasis is on learning to see objectively, be it from still-life set ups, landscape, or no objective studies. The artistic and art historical concerns and choices are stressed. Critiques are an important part of the class.

Taught: Annually, fall semester.

Prerequisite: ART 1130 or ART 1140; or permission of instructor.

Credits: 4