Faculty Name

Andrew Wykes

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

ART

Course Subject

ART

Course Number

3540

Course Section

1

Course Title

Intermediate Painting

Academic Term and Year

Spring 2017

Credits

4.00

Hamline Plan Letter

F, O

Area of Study

ART

Course Description

Goals: To build upon knowledge and experience gained in ART 1540 Beginning Painting. The aesthetic elements of line, color, texture, shape, tension, etc. on a two-dimensional surface are developed. To continue to understand that painting is a process and discipline linked to art historical discourse. Content: Oil paints will be the central medium of the class. The course is structured and importance is place on the formal elements of design: color, surface, composition, and space. The emphasis is on learning to see objectively, be it from still-life set ups, landscape, or no objective studies. The artistic and art historical concerns and choices are stressed. Critiques are an important part of the class. Taught: Annually, spring term Prerequisite: ART 1540 or permission of instructor. Credits: 4

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