ART 135 - Beginning Painting

    Recent Professors
    slow@riohondo.edu, mgriffith@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    16–26 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ART 135
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This is an introductory course for all students interested in developing basic painting skills. The course explores both traditional and contemporary painting techniques while stressing an ability to perceive and define shape, contour, volume, texture, space, and light using acrylic or oil painting media. Emphasis is placed on learning the techniques of painting, understanding the use of color, and strengthening observation and rendering skills while providing an understanding of the historical and cultural development of painting in human expression and creativity. Students are advised to have some drawing skills before taking this course.
    Usually Held
    Mon 8:00am–8:50am, Mon 11:30am–12:20pm, Tue 11:30am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:50pm