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ART 257 Advanced Painting for Art Majors

5 credits
Explores traditional and contemporary approaches to theory and practice of painting. Emphasizes evoking emotional responses through effects of light, color, and abstraction. Students produce a series of paintings and further explore materials and subject matter.

Prerequisites: ART 256  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Execute a series of paintings around a theme
  • Transfer drawn images onto canvas with emphasis on preliminary drawing
  • Blend unique hues through the mixture of primary, secondary, and neutral colors/tones
  • Layout compositions with an emphasis on drawing and design fundamentals
  • Explore painted composition through rapid sketches
  • Distinguish between a diversity of painting styles and schools
  • Demonstrate an applied knowledge of painting and craftsmanship techniques
  • Paint on a variety of materials with mixed methods
  • Present and defend completed work publically

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20