A

This beginner course is designed to help students gain knowledge and confidence in different types of painting media such as tempera, acrylic and watercolor.  We explore subject matter such as landscape, architecture, portraiture, and still life, while, along the way, learning about the formal qualities of visual art - the elements and principles of design.  

Units (Summative Projects)

1. Color Theory
2. Tempera Fauve Inspired - Creating Shape & Value
3. Acrylic Modern Art Inspired - Creating Unity & Movement
4. Acrylic Portraiture - Creating Proportion & Texture
5. Water Color Illustration or Fantasy - Creating Color & Contrast
6. Final Portfolio Review

B

Painting B is a great opportunity for students to continue to develop their artistic talents, understanding for painting techniques, and color manipulation.  Through exploration of a variety of painting media, such as acrylic, oil, spray paint, and water color, students will be able to create a series of work to exhibit for show.  We will also explore different methods of material manipulation such as photo transfers, layered templates, mixed media application and built textures.  
 
Units (Summative Projects)

1. Acrylic Multimedia Abstract
2. Acrylic Illustration or Modern
3. Oil Landscape Painting
4. Encaustic Painting 
5. Final Portfolio Review

C

Painting C students are self directed and motivated in developing an original body of work for exhibit with the guidance of the instructor as a mentor.  Through proposed "challenges" (projects) students respond to the problem with his or her own set of chosen painting criteria.  This criteria may involve the student's choice of paint medium, size of composition, subject matter, techniques and application of material.  As facilitated by the instructor, students should be mindful of project deadlines and a process of creation time-line.  There will be 4 project proposals or finished products for this course.