ART 1051 - Painting 1

1. Introduction to Materials Paint: Types Substrates: canvas, paper, board Brushes: Types and purpose
2. Sketchbook/Creative Problem Solving Idea generation Creative problem solving
3. Cultural/Historical Overview Western traditions/historical context What is a painting? Cultural implications of formal modes and elements ntroduction to painting beyond western traditions
4. Color Application Approaches to color in painting Choosing a color palette/color key Color balance and harmony Luminosity
5. Composition and Picture Plane Introduction to Gestalt theory Compositional movement Establishing visual rhythm
6. Content Creating meaning through visual metaphor Subject matter
7. Form Modes or types of representation Modeling form from observation Basics of light and shadow
8. Introduction to Color Introduction to color theory Color vocabulary Color and perception
9. Shape, Volume and Gesture ainting from observation Planes, volumes and objects Dynamic brushstrokes Gesture and meaning
10. Spatial Conventions Introduction to spatial illusion Perspective and other spatial conventions The meaning of space and place

1. Create a painting from direct observation
2. Recognize the principles of color theory
3. Synthesize the principles of color theory in paint
4. Create the illusion of volume, space and light using the basic techniques and principles of painting
5. Demonstrate verbally and through writing, an understanding of the terms and concepts common to art/design and painting
6. Demonstrate verbally and through writing, an understanding of the cultural/social/historical context in which paintings exist
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of design through painting and sketchbook exercises
8. Develop an understanding of individual painting process, idea generation and personal expression through guided exercises and assignments
9. Develop effective solutions to painting assignment problems using research, process sketches and idea generation

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