Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size25 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteART V11A or ART V12A Transfers ToCSUCSU GE Area C1DescriptionIntroduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting in oil that explores the nature of structural and expressive values in traditional and contemporary painting. Focus is placed on exploring painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. Practice in the building of form using oil paints, control of pictorial order in oil-based compositions, exploring color and light using oils, technical competence in the oil medium, and experience in varied painting concepts will receive particular emphasis.Usually HeldMon Wed 2:45pm–5:40pm, Mon Wed 3:00pm–5:50pm 