Course Description
This course will deal with developing the student's understanding about the source of "art ideas" used in painting. In order to deal with these ideas effectively, the student will continue to perfect his or her understanding about the materials which are used in painting and how to manipulate them to express his or her own ideas. AAS: Humanities/fine arts elective.
Prerequisite(s)
ARTS 2513 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Increase previously established skills in creating a successful painting.
- Develop a series of work which shows a relationship between form and content.
- Build and prepare a canvas for use.
- Increase ability to analyze and discuss the painting process in critique.
Topical Outline
1. Canvas preparation
2. Safety issues
3. Research and planning for a series - sketchbook, thumbnails
4. Creation and production of five paintings