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ARST439
Painting I
ARST439 SP
Not Currently Offered
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
A list of suggested readings will be
distributed.
Nathan Goldstein's PAINTING: VISUAL AND TECHNICAL
FUNDAMENTALS, Prentice Hall, 1979, is strongly recommended
as a basic reference text.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Midterm portfolio review and
final critique of paintings. Eight 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 ten (10) works on
paper may be presented. Interviews will take place during
the Preregistration period (before the final Friday). 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 final
Friday of Preregistration. Those students who have been
accepted into the course must pick up a Permission of
Instructor form that Friday in Studio South 103 by 4:00 p.m.
Students who preregister during In-Semester should contact
the Secretary of the Art Department for details.
COURSE FORMAT: Studio
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART
Prerequisites:
ARST131
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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