ART1051 — Introduction to Painting
ART 1051 - Introduction to Painting ART 1051 - Introduction to Painting Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 4 Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of painting: principles, methods, materials, and critique. Topics include painting from observation, the use of color, and the application of the principles of design. Painting assignments are supported by readings, discussions, and research of historic, cultural, and contemporary painting issues. Open studio hours are available for outside class work if needed. MnTC Goals 6 Humanities/Fine Arts Introduction to Materials Paint: Types Substrates: canvas, paper, board Brushes: Types and purpose 2. Sketchbook/Visual Problem Solving Idea generation Creative problem solving 3. Cultural/Historical Overview Art Making and Culture: Why is Art important? Western traditions/historical context What is a painting? Cultural implications of formal modes and elements Introduction to painting beyond western traditions Changing painting traditions 4. Introduction to Color Introduction to color theory Color vocabulary Color and perception 5. Color Application Approaches to color in painting Choosing a color palette/color key Color balance and harmony Luminosity 6. Composition and Picture Plane Introduction to Gestalt theory Balance Compositional movement Establishing visual rhythm 7. Shape, Volume and Gesture Painting from observation Planes, volumes and objects Dynamic brushstrokes Gesture and meaning 8. Content Creati