ART 324
Materials of Painting
Art
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Introduction to the techniques and history of producing painting materials, exploring traditional supports, grounds, mediums, and paint production. Most of the course will be spent making painting materials.
When Taught
Fall Odd Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
6
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Acceptance into major.
Title
In-depth Understanding of Materials
Learning Outcome
Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the materials of painting.
Title
Production of Materials
Learning Outcome
Students will produce their own supports, grounds, mediums, and paints.
Title
Independent Research
Learning Outcome
Students will conduct independent research and experiments with painting materials.
Title
Knowledge and History of Painting Materials
Learning Outcome
Students will expand their knowledge of the history of painting materials.
Title
Utilizing Materials
Learning Outcome
Students will develop a significant body of independent paintings utilizing the materials made in class.
