Painting in the Department of Visual Arts at the University of Northern Colorado




		art education art history ceramics computer graphics drawing fibers graphic design jewelry painting photo imaging printmaking sculpture Painting The Painting Program consists of courses in acrylic and mixed-media painting offered during the academic year. Courses are taught in the recently renovated Guggenheim Hall Painting Studio, a facility with abundant natural northern light. Painting I is an introduction to the painting process with an emphasis on developing observational, technical and conceptual painting skills. Historical and contemporary approaches to painting are researched and explored in individual projects. Students gain an understanding of color theory and practice, acrylic painting techniques, safety concerns, construction of supports and learn to apply that understanding to individual image-making. Intermediate and Advanced Painting provides for continued exploration in acrylic painting and mixed media. Goals for these courses include: improvement in technical painting ability, development of individual expression and creation of a personal vocabulary of shape, form, color, etc., leading to thematic connections. ART 231 Painting I (3) Prerequisites: ART 183 and ART 184. Fundamentals of painting. Materials and techniques in basic procedures of studio painting using acrylic paint. ART 331 Painting II (3) Prerequisite: ART 231 and either ART 234 or ART 333. Development of individual expression in studio painting and development of mastery of the medium in either acrylic or oil paints. ART 431 Painting III (3) Prerequisite: ART 331. Continued development of individual expression and mastery of the medium in either acrylic or oil paints. Emphasis on appropriate use of medium toward creative ends. Repeatable, maximum of six credits. ART 436 Painting Studio (1-3) Consent of instructor required. Individualized or specialized study on specific topics in painting. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits. ART 631 Painting (3) Prerequisite: ART 431 or equivalent. Advanced problems in painting in either acrylic, oils or watercolor. Emphasis is on development of personal imagery and working in a series, thematic development. Repeatable, maximum of six credits. ART 636 Painting Studio (1-3) Consent of instructor required. Individualized or specialized study on specific topic in painting. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.

Painting

The Painting Program consists of courses in acrylic and mixed-media painting offered during the academic year. Courses are taught in the recently renovated Guggenheim Hall Painting Studio, a facility with abundant natural northern light.