ART 9 - Beginning Painting: Oil and Acrylic

    Recent Professors
    T. Carrera, E. Saucedo
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    22 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Advisory: MATH 201
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ART 9
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an exploration of the creative act of painting using representational, abstract and non-objective forms. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of composition and the ability to handle materials. Students will learn basic color theory, value, line, shape, texture and techniques including direct paint application, glazing, brush strokes and impasto. Issues concerning canvas stretching, brush cleaning, mixing glazes and toxicity are addressed. Through lecture and studio practice, students gain introductory skills in painting within the context of an historical perspective.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:00pm–1:50pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–3:50pm