ARTT 2160 - Basic Painting 1

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Define and list basic painting volcabulary including identifciation of materials and tools.
2. Use a variety of painting materials and tools.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply basic principles of painting.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate the use of various paiting pallettes (e.g. grisaille, glazing, and tint)
2. Demonstarte the use of various painting techniques (e.g. washes, flat tones, and gradations)    

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to appreciate the traditional richness and versatility of teh history of painting.

Objectives:

1. Develop skills based on awareness of the respresentation of such skills in historical works
2. Reference great artistic works in their own developmental projects

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Introduction of materials and course outline
2. 2-3 weeks of basic painting principals and vocabulary in notebook form (paper painting)
3. 2-3 weeks in layering techniques (paper and board)
4. 2-4 weeks in limited palette processes (paper and board or panel)
5. 3-5 weeks in stretched canvas sustainment (one required)
6. 1-2 weeks of research from painters in history
7. 1 week in review for written exam