ART 287 - Aqueous Media - Airbrush I

3 Credit(s)

Course Description: Introduces airbrush painting as applied to the commercial art field of illustration. The operation and care of airbrush equipment are covered, and students gain hands-on experience working in a variety of exercises to give them a basic knowledge of airbrush techniques. Students will learn about the use of airbrush in commercial art and the different techniques that develop artwork used in advertising and fine art.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate the essential knowledge of airbrush painting, basic materials, and concepts.
CLO#2: Create finished illustrations with airbrush. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#3: Evolve and communicate design concepts for each project through the execution of rough drafts, comps and finals, for the purpose of presentation to clients.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Paint, X-Acto knife, Frisket, Airbrush mask

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.