ART 101 - Mural Painting

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Art

Description:

This course examines contemporary mural painting through both theory and practice. Students will study the history and roots of contemporary mural painting within the context of public art. Students will execute a design for a mural each semester, providing the College with new artwork. This will be a collaborative effort. Students will also create a personal mural design project and choose and study a particular muralist. The visual language of art, including the principles and elements of design, color theory and aesthetics will be emphasized throughout the course. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Distinguish basic principles of artistic design including unity/variety, balance, radial and crystallographic, emphasis, rhythm, repetition, proportion-scale and figure ground relationship; Manipulate the general elements of visual language including line, shape, volume, texture and space; Manipulate properties of hue, value and chroma; Identify and describe various aesthetic patterns due to historical events, geographical issues and sociopolitical patterns within the context of mural painting in both the modern and contemporary arena; Produce a small to medium size mural design and a collaborative group mural utilizing various techniques for enlarging designs and drawings; Prepare the materials for the process of painting and or mural application; Integrate critical thinking skills through completed artworks and participation in the formal critique process.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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