ARTS-142 - Painting 1

3 credits

Easel painting in oils. Based on elementary understanding of the physical properties of oil medium, the course will emphasize individual expression within the framework of instruction in technical development, principles of pictorial composition and elements of visual representation. The main course objective is to increase students’ sophistication toward aesthetic concerns and pictorial content while developing technical skills. No previous art background is required.

Corequisite(s): ARTS-142L

Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.