ART 143: Beginning Acrylic Painting I

Credits 1.0 3.0 Lab Hours 6.0 Lecture Hours 0.0
Sun Number
N/A
General Education Category
Pending Evaluation
Activity Course
Yes

This course introduces a range of techniques, materials, and approaches for acrylic painting. Topics include tool and material selection, composition, color theory and mixing, underpainting, washes, glazing, masking, and the depiction of light, shadow, and depth.

Prerequisites

None

Student Learning Outcomes

1.    Demonstrate basic acrylic painting methods, including layering, glazing, and textural effects.
2.    Utilize color theory principles to effectively mix and apply colors in acrylic painting.
3.    Utilize compositional principles to create balanced and visually engaging acrylic paintings.
4.    Apply rendering, shading, reflections, shadows, highlights, and texture techniques to achieve depth and realism in acrylic painting.