ARTS 207 Introduction to Painting
This course offers an introduction to painting in a Studio Arts curriculum. Students will learn practical mechanics of painting while working from direct observation. Focus will be placed on technique, color mixing and critical theory in a range of painting projects while developing art vocabulary. Class lectures and discussions will highlight diverse professional artists who paint from direct observation. Water-soluble paints will be utilized in this class.
Prerequisite: ARTS 106 OR permission from the instructor.
Prerequisites
Special information
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective May 7, 2019 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Describe the elements and principles of design.
- Demonstrate basic compositional skills while working from observation.
- Apply color theory towards a series of paintings.
- Develop monochromatic, analogous and complementary color schemes in paintings.
- Utilize design and arts related vocabulary in critique.
- Demonstrate critical awareness within one¿s own work and their peers¿ work.
- Discuss contemporary artists, highlighting underserved populations and people of color who use these methods in their own artistic practice.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts
- Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
- Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social context.
- Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
- Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance.
- Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
Fall 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Introduction to Painting | Banning, Michael James | Books for ARTS-207-01 Fall 2025 | Course details for ARTS-207-01 Fall 2025 |
Spring 2026
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Introduction to Painting | Banning, Michael James | Books for ARTS-207-01 Spring 2026 | Course details for ARTS-207-01 Spring 2026 |