ARTS 286 — Painting I
A primary studio course in acrylic painting with instruction in the preparation of canvas and the use of brush and palette knife. The student will explore representational and nonrepresentational concepts, still life and invented forms. There will be attention directed to the concepts and stylistic innovations of contemporary painting. Students will develop sensitivity to color choice based on theory, explore traditional techniques, and build compositions on a strong design foundation. Formal and informal critiques will be frequent, to introduce vocabulary, and a shared understanding of the studio experience. Code 3 course fee.