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Academic Year 2003/2004
Painting I
ARST 439 SP
An introductory-level course in painting (oils) with emphasis on working from observation. Stress on the fundamentals of formal structure: color, composition, scale, format and paint manipulation. Individual and group
critiques. Museum trips and discussion of campus exhibitions when possible.
MAJOR READINGS
Readings will be posted.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Midterm and final critique of paintings. Ten hours of independent studio work is required each week.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Materials fee: $100.00. Selection by interview with instructor, at which time a portfolio containing no more than 10 works on paper may be presented. Interviews will take place shortly after distribution of course
supplement before registration. Dates
and times when interviews will occur will be posted outside the painting studio: Studio South, Room 103. A list of students accepted into the course will be posted the day after interviews. Permission of instructor
forms will be ready at that time.
COURSE FORMAT:
Studio
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ART
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
ARST131
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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