COURSE DESCRIPTION:  In this course students will engage with technical, practical, and concept based problems involved with the practice of oil painting.  Color theory, surfaces, techniques, materials, and application will be explored throughout the term.  Projects will almost exclusively center on painting from observation. 

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

 

By semesters end the student will be able;

 

·   To compose and execute still-life paintings utilizing achromatic, limited palette and full color schemes.

·   To compose and execute an abstract painting that explores methods of material application

·   To explored concepts within historical and contemporary painting issues.