This course will concentrate on the development of beginning watercolor painting. Transparent and opaque techniques and their applications will be stressed. Color control, composition and personal creativity will be emphasized. A basic course exploring the creative aspects of acrylic and oil painting. Formal design such as line, form, space and color are emphasized.
Students deal with abstract and realistic approaches in their handling of tools and painting media.
Introduction to commercial art, graphic arts and three-dimensional work. Exploration of the medium with the emphasis on a variety of techniques. The purpose of this course is to provide the broadest possible background in pattern making concepts and techniques, using these concepts and techniques in experimental design choices. Emphasis on individual experimentation of oil painting techniques and processes. Studio problems involve traditional as well as contemporary methods and materials with major emphasis on developing a more personal painting style.