ART 284 Painting 2: Composition and Thematic Development

Emphasis on technical development, aesthetics and composition within painting medium. Explore expressive visual concepts and theory within historical and contemporary painting. Critique, discussion, and presentations will expand the students' perceptions of the artistic process and painting practice. May be repeated up to 8 credits.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

ART 281 or instructor permission by portfolio.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Create projects that utilize critical and creative thinking skills in perceptual and conceptual aspects of painting

2. Apply a variety of painting techniques, including layering, opaque and transparent paint, a variety of brushwork, and personal style, using acrylic paint, and a variety of additive acrylic mediums

3. Demonstrate proficient use of 2D visual elements in painting, including value, shape, form, edge, composition, positive and negative space, and depth

4. Demonstrate proficient use of color theory, including hue, value, intensity and color systems

5. Explore and apply individual expressive, aesthetic and/or conceptual choices in painting projects

6. Analyze paintings verbally, or in writing, related to specific painting media, theory and vocabulary

7. Demonstrate specific elements of creative thinking, including Persistence, Risk-taking, Reflection and Exploration