ARTF 165A - Composition in Painting I

    Recent Professors
    Bryan Ali Sanchez, Juan Carlos Toth, Cameron Eliza York, Jessica McCambly, Wayne Hulgin, Prudence Goodrich Horne, Robert Sanchez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    10–19 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ARTF 155A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ARTF 165A
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to oil and acrylic painting methods and techniques. Emphasis is placed on composition, color, and application of general design principles. A variety of subject matter, such as still-life, landscape, portrait and non-objective subjects, and a variety of stylistic approaches such as cubism, collage, realism and expressionism are explored. This course is designed to develop students' creative abilities and critical thinking in visual terms. This course is intended for students majoring in Art and those who wish to improve their artistic skills.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:35am–12:45pm, Fri 9:00am–3:35pm, Mon Wed 1:00pm–4:10pm, Tue Thu 6:00pm–9:05pm