MCCCD Program Description

Painting I

Course: ART167

First Term: 1995 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s) 5.1 Load
Course Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Exploration of technical and expressive possibilities of various painting media in easel painting

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and define common terms used in painting. (I) 2. Trace historical developments in painting. (II) 3. Describe and/or prepare various painting surfaces, supports, and grounds. (III) 4. Identify and employ a variety of painting tools. (IV) 5. Solve particular design and composition problems in painting. (V) 6. Evaluate the use and significance of color in painting. (VI) 7. Select techniques and approaches appropriate to an idea. (VII) 8. Identify and describe appropriate presentation approaches. (VIII) 9. Employ analytical and critical evaluation to ongoing and finished work. (IX)

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction to Painting A. Terminology B. Definitions II. Historical References A. Development of Concepts B. Development of Techniques III. Painting Surfaces, Supports, and Grounds A. Stretched Canvas B. Canvas Board C. Masonite D. Paper IV. Painting Tools A. Brushes B. Knives C. Palettes V. Composition A. Format B. Design VI. Color A. Principles of Color B. Perception of Color C. Descriptive Color D. Symbolic Color VII. Painting Techniques A. Impasto B. Wet on Wet C. Wet on Dry D. Stains and Washes E. Glazing VIII. Presentation A. Finishes B. Framing C. Display IX. Analytical and Critical Evaluation A. Work in Progress B. Finished Work

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/13/1994

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