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2020-2021 Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Catalog Archived

ART 211 - Introduction to Painting


Class: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to materials and techniques of painting.

Prerequisite(s): Take ART 111  and ART 121  with a minimum grade of “C”.
Course Topics:
  • Medium: Acrylic Paint
  • Processes: Modeling, Scumbling, Impasto, Pentimenti, and Glazing
  • Color Theory: Harmonies/Schemes
  • Representation: Illusionistic Realism and Abstraction

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
ART 211 Kit
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Identify, use, and explain the basic vocabulary and concepts associated with painting.
  2. Create projects in representational format that demonstrate a working knowledge of the elements of art, principles of design, color theory, and basic painting materials and processes.
  3. Establish standards of craftsmanship and presentation.
  4. Demonstrate written and oral communication skills through formal analysis, critique, and self-assessment.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021