ART 220: Beginning Painting

HP- In this beginning art course, learners will explore the use of oil or acrylic paint, along with surface materials and techniques as they relate to painting. Students become familiar with a variety of technical processes and aspects of painting, including creating values, mixing color, brush techniques and paint application. Students develop a personal expression of imagery and subjects to create unique works of art as well as communicate their comprehension of theory. Additional emphasis is placed on presentation of finished work and written analysis of the creative process.