ART 4371 Painting IV

Painting advanced studio course with emphasis on the consistent development of in-depth knowledge and manipulative skills in executing a series of art works or following a single concept. An additional 3 hours of independent studio work is required.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ART 3371

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: fall day, spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Advance knowledge of the basic materials and tools of painting and their uses in sound painting practice; including but not limited to paints, palette, mediums, stretchers, sizes, grounds and varnishes.
2. Continue experience in direct painting techniques and explore other painting methods as determined by individual interest.
3. Develop perceptual acuity in color, form, and structure.
4. Recognize the function of color in composition.
5. Identify and effectively use the basic elements of design in expressive compositions and analysis of specific formal and conceptual choices.
6. Develop and practice visual thinking in organizing pictorial elements.
7. To acquire a broader knowledge of historical and contemporary issues and approaches to painting through studio practice. 
8. Encourage a sensitivity to and recognition of both objective and subjective qualities of art making.
9. Demonstrate skill in creative problem solving in the visual arts.
10. Carry on a meaningful dialogue about their work during critiques. Development of presentation skills with various techniques.
11. Development of an initiative and intellectual knowledge of various painting methods and materials.