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

Painting Design I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   16  
CRN: 50128
Special Fees: $30.00
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. Prereq: ARTS 532 Introductory Drawing. Special fee.
Section Comments: Students registering for ARTS 546 must have completed ARTS 532, Intro Drawing. Students should expect to pay approximately $300 to $400 in paint supplies.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 TR 9:40am - 12:30pm PCAC A302