ART 246 - Introduction to Painting

Institution:

Alfred University

Subject:

Art

Description:

4 hours. In this course students will be introduced to painting within a structure that allows for the concurrent development of their technical and conceptual skills. Through a series of projects designed to explore the richness of painting in oil and/or water media, student will work towards proficiency with paint and gain confidence in the production and realization of ideas. Work will be done from observation, from the imagination, and from a variety of viewpoint and techniques. Discussions, reading, field trips, and critiques will enhance student's knowledge of the critical dialogs surrounding painting, and will expand the notion of what painting can be. Courses of Instruction: New York State College of Ceramics 261 ART 255 - Introduction to Sculpture 4 hours. An introduction to the possibilities associated with contemporary sculptural practice, with an emphasis on the development of ideas and conceptual reasoning, and the safe usage of materials and processes. A wide range of techniques will be covered, including structure and fabrication, mold making and casting, and the consideration of space, site, interaction, and context. May not be repeated for credit. (Fall and Spring)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alfred.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 871-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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