ART 121 - Painting I

    Recent Professors
    E. Whitman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in ART 120 or ART 124 or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Introduction to the principles, elements, and practices of painting. Students learn foundational painting tools, materials, techniques, and color theory while developing skills in rendering form, space, and the plastic qualities of acrylic and/or oil paint. Coursework emphasizes both technical proficiency and creative responses to subject matter, including an examination of painting as a vehicle for social, political, and cultural expression. (C-ID ARTS 210) (CSU/UC)
    Usually Held
    Thu 1:00pm–2:05pm, Tue 1:00pm–1:50pm, Tue Thu 1:00pm–1:40pm, Tue Thu 1:40pm–3:55pm