Mar 28, 2024  
2019 - 2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019 - 2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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AT 302 - Painting I


Credits: (4 credits)

An introduction to painting. This course offers instruction in the handling of oil paint, paint surfaces and all techniques involved in painting production. Through a series of painting problems, students will become adept in creating paintings that focus on color and personal language. Exploration of limited palettes, underpainting, compostion and ways to begin, develop and resolve paintings will be covered extensively.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following: 

  1. Apply various water based painting techniques to create original works of art;
  2. Identify and produce paintings in different painting genres: still life, landscape, portraiture and history painting;
  3. Use color theory and design principles to create visually compelling compositions;
  4. Critique creative works of art by analyzing them and describing their merits in oral critiques.




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