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Painting II
ARST440 SP

This course presents a discussion of varying formal and conceptual approaches to visual imagery and issues in contemporary painting. Emphasis on color, composition and paint manipulation continues toward the development of a personal vision. Class work includes further work from observation as well as projects initiated by the students, individual and group critiques, and museum and gallery trips.

MAJOR READINGS

A list of suggested readings will be distributed. Nathan Goldstein, PAINTING: VISUAL AND TECHNICAL FUNDAMENTALS, Prentice Hall, 1979, is strongly recommended as a basic reference text.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Regular assignments and final portfolio. Eight hours of independent studio work is required each week throughout the semester. Regular in-class individual and group critiques.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Admission to the course is by portfolio review only. Portfolios must be submitted by the last Thursday of Preregistration, no later than 5:00 p.m. in Studio South, Room 103. Permission of Instructor forms must be picked up the following day, Friday, in Studio South, Room 103 by 4:00 p.m Portfolios should contain no more than five paintings and five recent works on paper. Include NAME, BOX #, PHONE #, YEAR OF GRADUATION & MAJOR. Students who preregister during In-Semester must contact the Secretary of the Art Department for details. Materials fee: $100.00. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students mus t still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: (ARST131 AND ARST439)

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000


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