ARTS 061 - Visual Concepts and Processes: Perceptual Painting

FC ARHU

4 credits
This course emphasizes the techniques and practices of oil painting. Painting from still-life, landscape, interiors, portrait, and figure introduces principles of drawing, composition, color, and technique that allow students to create a believable pictorial space. Learning specific limited color palettes, color mixing, preparing supports, and caring for tools and equipment, students will learn a strong foundation for developing the craftsmanship and technique necessary to master the medium. We will study the history of western oil painting and trace its impact and influence on a diverse range of contemporary artists and their work. Drawing highly recommended prior to this course.