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CS92PROD
Painting I
ARST 439
Fall 2009
Section: 01  

This introductory-level course in painting (oils) emphasizes work from observation and stresses the fundamentals of formal structure: color, paint manipulation, composition, and scale. Students will address conceptual problems that will allow them to begin to develop an understanding of the power of visual images to convey ideas and expressions. The course will include individual and group critiques and museum trips.

Essential Capabilities: Designing, Creating, and Realizing, Interpretation
Interpretation - Students will become fluent in the critical reading/decoding of visual images, and translate that understanding into text and oral presentations.

Designing, Creating and Realizing - Students will conceive, create and complete original works of art that successfully convey their ideas and interests to an audience.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA ART
Course Format: StudioGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: ARST131
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (ARST)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

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