PT 225 - Water Media

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Maine College of Art

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Description:

This course examines the relationship of specific water-based painting media and techniques, to the content and activity of painting. Students explore and combine a variety of types of paint, and discover new approaches to creating images and developing visual ideas. The specific properties and use of watercolor, gouache and acrylic paint are covered. Students are encouraged to combine media to acquire a more thorough understanding of the properties and possibilities of the material for creative use. Assignments emphasize the importance of creating material accidents and effects to deliberately reinforce and convey content. This course affords students a broader range of possibilities as they pursue their creative work. Elective: 3 credits/ semester; 6 hours/week. Pre-requisites: PT100, or any 2D studio elective.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.meca.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 775-3052

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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