Faculty Name

Andrew Wykes

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

ART

Course Subject

ART

Course Number

3540

Course Section

01

Course Title

Intermediate Painting

Academic Term and Year

Spring 2016

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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