ART 2093 — PAINTING I
This course is an introduction to the materials and technical aspects of paint ing with oil or acrylic media. Students will work from direct observation and reference material, exploring use of media through representational and expressive paintings. The process of painting, as well as composition (balance, unity, emphasis , and manipulation of space) will be explored through the use of color, value, line, texture, opacity, and shape. Students will learn color mixing and glazing techniques, and experiment with various brushwork and knife techniques. Throughout the course, students will collect works to create a portfolio to be evaluated at the end of each semester. (Spring, Fall)