Taught By:
This course will serve an introduction to painting through an investigation of landscape, portrait, the nude figure and still-life. It will provide a foundation for oil painting with a strong focus on color theory. Emphasis will be placed on developing technical skills through observational painting, while researching art historically significant works to develop a personal vision. No prerequisites are required, though a background in the basics of drawing is recommended. Students who have taken beginning painting in another medium (acrylic, watercolor, gouache) are welcome.
Class will meet in-person for 4 hours per week, with 4-5 hours of homework expected outside of class. There will be a kit available for sale in the bookstore, along with a student fee for some shared materials (paper and gesso). Students will likely find it easier to complete their projects in our dedicated studio on campus.
Class will meet in-person for 4 hours per week, with 4-5 hours of homework expected outside of class. There will be a kit available for sale in the bookstore, along with a student fee for some shared materials (paper and gesso). Students will likely find it easier to complete their projects in our dedicated studio on campus.
Anticipated Credit Equivalencies:
4 - Introduction to Painting
Registration
Winter Registration:
Course Reference Numbers
(4): 20265
Academic Details
Fields of Study:
Preparatory for studies and careers in:
visual art
Credits:
4
Maximum Enrollment:
25
Class Standing:
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Fees:
$75 required fee covers communal supplies ($25) and required studio fee ($50).
Special Expenses:
There will be a prepackaged supply kit for sale in the bookstore for roughly $75. No textbook required.
Schedule
Quarters:
Winter
2025
Open
In Person or Remote:
Time Offered:
Evening
Schedule Evergreen:
First Meeting:
LAB 2 2209 - Visual Arts Lab
Location:
Olympia
Revisions
| Date | Revision |
|---|---|
| 2024-11-13 | With changes to course, CRN has been updated to 20265. Use this CRN to register for this course. |
| 2024-11-12 | With change from remote to in-person instruction, required fees and special expenses information updated. |
| 2024-11-12 | Mode of instruction changed from complete online learning (aka remote instruction) to enhanced online learning (aka in-person instruction). |
| 2024-11-08 | Title was changed from "Painting: Introduction" to "Beginning Oil Painting" and course description was revised. |