ART 21A - Beginning Watercolor Painting

    Recent Professors
    Erin E. Richardson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    18 students
    Difficulty
    4.3Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of transparent watercolor painting. Through hands-on assignments, painting techniques covered include traditional applications of wash, wet-in-wet, direct painting and layering techniques. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the use of basic visual elements, organizational principles of compositional structure, color theory and concept development. These techniques enable the student to communicate visual images as creative statements. Historical applications of watercolor techniques and different conceptual approaches to painting are studied. Basic drawing skills are recommended. Lecture Grading: Letter None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:00pm, Mon Wed 12:00pm–1:30pm