ART.-264 Painting IV

Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080 ; ART.-263  
Advanced investigations of painting media and the various techniques and processes. Emphasis is placed on the development of a significant body of personal imagery derived from various sources.

Course Outcomes
●       To demonstrate improvement as an artist through a commitment to refining the student’s overall painting skills and their finished results.

●       To expose the student to the benefits of making a strong commitment to the advanced practice of the art of painting.

●       To prepare the student’s portfolio, skills, and ability to convey conceptual meaning for the eventual pursuit of a Bachelor of Fine Arts, gallery representation, and other professional opportunities.

●       To further sharpen and develop painting skills through the execution and exploration of various painting mediums, techniques, and methods.

●       To produce works that demonstrate a high level of quality.

●       Visually demonstrate improvement of new and existing skills related to painting.

●       Demonstrate learning through the exploration of a variety approaches, exercises, techniques, and projects in current and future approaches to art making.

●       To continue to produce works that demonstrate a high level of overall quality and strong artistic merit.

●       Show an understanding of the importance of self-guidance, work ethic, time use, and proper planning in advanced study and practice associated with being a working artist.

●       Further demonstrate the ability to make choices that communicate effectively with viewers.

●       Continue to show an increase in the student’s problem solving skills in regards to art making and painting.