ART 221 - Painting I

3 CR

An introduction to painting fundamentals and techniques with an emphasis on the development of perceptual, organizational, and critical abilities. Working primarily in acrylic paint, students learn indirect and direct approaches to making a painting - underpainting, glazing, impasto, etc. - while exploring the expressive potential of paint. Through discussion, demonstration, and practice, the student becomes acquainted with the physical and conceptual problems of traditional and contemporary painting.

Prerequisite(s): ART 115.