Catalog Description
- Transfer Status
- CSU/UC
- Unit(s)
- 3.00
- Lecture: 25.50 Contact hours/51.00 Out of class hours/76.50 Total hours/1.50 Unit(s)
- Lab: 76.50 Contact hours/0.00 Out of class hours/76.50 Total hours/1.50 Unit(s)
- Total: 102.00 Contact hours/51.00 Out of class hours/153.00 Total hours/3.00 Unit(s)
Course Description: This course is an introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Focus is on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. (C-ID ARTS 210).
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Create paintings that evince a working knowledge of the physical properties of painting materials.
- Organize and apply the basic formal elements and principles of design in paintings.
- Apply the principles of perceptually and theoretically based color theory to painting projects.
- Construct and prepare painting surfaces and supports.
- Develop expressive content through manipulation of mark, color, value, and composition.
- Assess and critique paintings in group, individual, and written contexts using relevant critique formats, concepts and terminology.
- Safely handle and use studio painting materials and equipment.
Course Content
Topic Titles / Suggested Time Topic
Lecture
| Topics | Lec Hrs |
|---|---|
Exploration of physical properties of painting materials | 1.00 |
Organization and application of the basic formal elements and principles of design as they relate to painting | 3.00 |
Observationally and theoretically based investigation of color theory, as it relates to painting practice | 2.50 |
Construction and preparation of painting surfaces and supports | 2.00 |
Use and application of materials and tools of painting | 3.00 |
Development of expressive content through manipulation of mark, color, value, and composition | 3.00 |
Historical and contemporary developments, critical trends, materials, and approaches in painting, including representational, expressive, abstract, or non-objective approaches | 4.00 |
Critical evaluation and critique of class projects using relevant terminology in oral or written formats | 4.00 |
Studio, equipment, and material use and safety | 3.00 |
| Total Hours: | 25.50 |
Lab
| Topics | Lab Hrs |
|---|---|
Exploration of physical properties of painting materials | 20.00 |
Organization and application of the basic formal elements and principles of design as they relate to painting | 15.00 |
Safety rules and procedures related to the handling of painting materials | 6.50 |
Evaluation and application of basic principles of color theory | 15.00 |
Construction and preparation of painting surfaces and supports | 10.00 |
Materials and tools of painting | 10.00 |
| Total Hours: | 76.50 |
Methods of Instruction
- Class Activities
- Demonstrations
- Group Discussions
- Homework: Students are required to complete two hours of outside-of-class homework for each hour of lecture
- Lecture
- Problem-Solving Sessions
Methods of Evaluation
- Portfolios
- Projects
- Homework
- Class participation
- Written or Oral Examinations
- Practical Evaluations
Examples of Assignments
Reading Assignments
- Choose a painting from art history that you have been interested in or really appreciate. Research it on the internet, and read at least two separate articles about this work. Take notes and be prepared to discuss them in class.
- Choose one of the following movements: Impressionism, Expressionism, Minimalism, Pop Art, Surrealism, Post-Impressionism, or Cubism. Find and read a current article about this movement. Bring this article to class and share your findings with another student. Be prepared for a class discussion.
Writing Assignments
- Briefly describe your final painting in terms of the four C's (Content, Color, Composition, Contrast) in 1-2 pages. How does your painting relate to the artist you chose to emulate?
- Write a 1-2 paragraph critique on the artwork of your classmates. Apply the elements of art and design principles in your critique and determine meaning based on your reading of visual language.
Out-of-Class Assignments
- Visit your local book store and list the names of at least 6 different art focused magazines. Briefly describe your favorite of these magazines.
- Visit a local gallery showing paintings. Choose one painting and describe it in relationship to the four C's (Content, Color, Composition, Contrast). What style is it painted in? Who is the artist? What is the title? When was it painted?
Recommended Materials of Instruction
Robertson, J., McDaniel, C. (1999). Painting as a Language: Material, Technique, Form, Content. Wadsworth Publishing, 1st. 9780155056008.
Aristides, J. (2016). Lessons in Classical Painting: Essential Techniques from Inside the Atelier. Watson-Guptill, 1st. 978-1607747895.
Ralph Mayer. (1991). The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques. Viking, Updated 5th. 978-0670837014.
Davies, J. (2017). Abstract Painting: The Elements of Visual Language. Jan Davies Publications, 1st. 9780692619803.
Other Learning Materials
Paper, stretched canvas, paint, brushes, palette, sponges, rags, and paper towels
Minimum Qualifications
Art (Masters Required)