ARTS 241
Introduction to Oil Painting
Spring 2024
(also offered Fall 2023)
Division I
This is not the current course catalog
Class Details
This course is an exploration of the basic techniques of oil painting. We will push paint in color and form to wildly varying ends, each student being encouraged to develop a personal relationship to the materials. We begin with color theory: students will learn to identify, feel, and modulate value, chroma, and temperature. They will build their capacities to see and translate from observation, navigating the relationship between painting and drawing along the way. We will also cover the basics of stretching canvas, priming surfaces, and using mediums.
Throughout the semester, there will be presentations, readings, writing exercises, and discussions that offer insights into the theory and global history of painting. Students will be expected to dedicate about 10 hours per week to work outside of class.
The Class:
Format: studio
Limit: 14
Expected: 14
Class#: 3923
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Limit: 14
Expected: 14
Class#: 3923
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
Evaluation will be based on assignments and engagement with in-class exercises and discussions.
Prerequisites:
ARTS 100
Enrollment Preferences:
Art majors, sophomores
Materials/Lab Fee:
$400-$600 charged to term bill. Lab and materials fees for all studio art classes are covered by the Book Grant for all Williams financial aid recipients.
Distributions:
Division I
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ARTS 241 - 01 (S) STU Introduction to Oil Painting
ARTS 241 - 01 (S) STU Introduction to Oil PaintingDivision IM 10:00 am - 12:50 pm
Spencer PAINT3923
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