ART 252 - Intermediate Painting

5 credits

Prerequisites
ART 251.

Investigation of the medium of paint. Expand skill in paint handling, color mixing, and various painting behaviors to form expressive compositions. Emphasis on painting from life, representation, abstraction, and contemporary practice. Develop a coherent body of work.

Theory Hours
4 theory hours.

Guided Practice Hours
2 studio hours.

AA Specified Elective
Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

•   Create visual statements of personal significance in paint that utilize expressive and formal elements
•   Create visual statements of personal significance in paint that demonstrate craftsmanship and attention
•   Analyze, interpret, and present visual statements in paint that respond to contemporary practice