Transfers ToCSUDescriptionART 015A is an introduction to principles, elements, and practices of painting. Focus on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter. Art 015A offers lecture and studio time to explore the heritage and fundamentals of painting. Included in the course will be a study of how the cultural context during various periods in history has influenced historically significant works of art. Students will be encouraged to understand how the works they create are influenced by the contemporary context, as well as history, and to develop their own theories about how the paintings they create fit into the continuum of history. Advisory: students will be required to purchase their own supplies for this course.Usually HeldMon 1:00pm–2:15pm, Mon 2:30pm–3:45pm, Wed 1:00pm–3:50pm, Thu 9:00am–11:50am 