ARTS 546 (01) - Painting Design I: Perceptual Painting and Color Theory

Painting Design I

Durham Liberal Arts::Arts/History & Studio
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 16 
Term:  Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
CRN:  50094
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
Color is the central formal issue in painting. This course explores in some detail all basic aspects of color, introducing color terms and examining the meaning of color contrast. Students become familiar with the color wheel and perform color-mixing assignments. Ideas about color are related to paintings done in class based on a variety of subjects. Students receive training on the essential vocabulary of color (as well as materials, techniques, etc.). Lectures on great colorist, critiques and outside assignments are also featured as part of the studio routine of this course.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Prerequisite(s): ARTS 532 with minimum grade of C-
Instructors:  Sarah Elliott

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/23/2024 5/6/2024 TR 9:40am - 12:30pm PCAC A301