ARTS 120 Introduction to Painting

Designed for non-visual art majors, this course is an introduction to the theories, practices, and techniques of painting with an emphasis on foundational painting concepts. Painting materials, techniques, and practices of direct painting approaches called Ala Prima are introduced in acrylic and/or oil media. Working from direct observation, students are introduced to the formal visual principles emphasizing composition and color as elements of a stable pictorial space. Demonstrations, lectures, and critiques support studio assignments and instruction in traditional and contemporary formats.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

4

Course Objectives

1. Define and apply the specialized vocabulary unique to painting.
2. Study the art of painting from both historical and contemporary contexts.
3. Explore a variety of materials and tools to produce paintings in direct method called Ala Prima.
4. Develop technical proficiency working with specialized material unique to painting to prepare substrates and various surfaces.
5. Present a portfolio of paintings demonstrating progression in craftsmanship and quality.
6. Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to past and contemporary issues of aesthetics and creativity in painting.
7. Incorporate innovation, risk-taking, and creativity into analysis and problem-solving methods throughout the creative and production processes in painting.
8. Analyze the use of painting as a model to affect emotional response, public opinion, and societal issues.
9. Assess and critically analyze the role of creative and aesthetic activities in illuminating the human condition through the unique process of painting by the manipulation of imagery in news media, advertising, and entertainment media.

Course Objectives

1. Define and apply the specialized vocabulary unique to painting.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

2. Study the art of painting from both historical and contemporary contexts.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

3. Explore a variety of materials and tools to produce paintings in direct method called Ala Prima.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

4. Develop technical proficiency working with specialized material unique to painting to prepare substrates and various surfaces.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

5. Present a portfolio of paintings demonstrating progression in craftsmanship and quality.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

6. Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to past and contemporary issues of aesthetics and creativity in painting.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric

   Creative Process

   • CP1
7. Incorporate innovation, risk-taking, and creativity into analysis and problem-solving methods throughout the creative and production processes in painting.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Art project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric

   Creative Process

   • CP2
8. Analyze the use of painting as a model to affect emotional response, public opinion, and societal issues.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric

   Creative Process

   • CP3
9. Assess and critically analyze the role of creative and aesthetic activities in illuminating the human condition through the unique process of painting by the manipulation of imagery in news media, advertising, and entertainment media.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Art project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric

   Creative Process

   • CP4