ART 312 - Advanced Painting: Oils

Prerequisite, ART 123. This course provides an investigation into the many technical possibilities of working with oil paints, emphasizing the importance of creativity and personal expression at an upper division level. Students will build on knowledge and techniques mastered in beginning and intermediate painting and move towards a more critical dialogue around studio work through an awareness of art history, traditional and contemporary. Students are encouraged to pursue personal directions. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. May be repeated for credit. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits