Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class Size25–30 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteART V13A Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course provides an introduction to the principles, elements, and practices of painting, with particular emphasis on painting from nude and clothed models and on representing structure, gesture, color, tonal variations, forms in space, and composition. Painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique will be explored, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. Pictorial organization, and individual expression will also be addressed.Usually HeldTue Thu 11:30am–2:20pm, Tue Thu 11:30am–2:40pm 