ART 296 - Watercolor III

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

ART 295

Course Description: Students work in a semi-independent format, allowing them to develop a creative thinking and self-expression approach to painting style and imagery to expand aesthetic awareness and develop a personal visual language in an historical and contemporary context. Course assignments explore the practice of series development, media experimentation and mastering techniques, including the use of alternate painting surfaces such as Yupo and watercolor board. The emphasis is on individual development of imagery and style. A combination of mini-lectures, demonstrations, studio work and group discussions focus on the materials, theory, and philosophies of watercolor painting.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Conceptualize and execute paintings in a series, with a personal approach to style, technique, color, theory, and imagery. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Create paintings independently.
CLO#3: Communicate ideas using written and graphic concepts introduced in lectures, projects and group discussions.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Tubes of transparent watercolors: colors determined by each student. Watercolors brushes selected by each student. Student grade cold press paper (18” x 24”), Arches cold press paper, Yupo paper

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

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