ART 256 Intermediate Painting for Art Majors

5 credits

Students continue to develop their skills in painting by focusing on advanced composition theories and abstract concepts. Explores value, pattern, tone, mood, and color theories to stretch and refine abilities.

This course meets the Humanities general education distribution requirement.

Prerequisites: ART 111 or ART 255

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

Execute a series of paintings around a theme
Compose an image with atmospheric perspective
Transfer drawn images onto canvas with emphasis on preliminary drawing
Blend unique hues through the mixture of primary, secondary, and neutral colors/tones
Explore painted composition through rapid sketches
Layout compositions with an emphasis on drawing and design fundamentals
Assess a variety of painting styles and schools
Demonstrate an applied knowledge of painting and craftsmanship techniques
Paint on a variety of materials with mixed methods

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Communication, the ability to engage effectively in verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or symbolic expression.

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