ART 135 Introduction to Watercolor
Course Information
| Course Number | ART 135 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Introduction to Watercolor |
| Description | This course is an introduction to Watercolor and the various ways it can be used as a creative tool for aesthetic and conceptual understanding. Students will expand their skills in compositional design through the study and practice of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Organization: Line, Shape, Texture, Value, Color, Space, Balance, Emphasis, Rhythm, Scale/Proportion and Unity. Also examined and practiced in class are the painting techniques of watercolor, including the "preservation of whites," transparencies, bleeds, dropping color, wet on wet technique, drybrush and lifting. Through lectures and visual references, historical and contemporary examples of watercolor will be explored and analyzed to expand students' understanding of fine art and their own work within this context. In addition, students will learn to how to discuss, analyze and evaluate their own work as well as the work of their peers, through class discussions and critiques. (MNTC 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts) *Additional learner supplies will be required for this course. Prerequisite: none |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 43 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 21 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Implement the Elements of Art and Principles of Organization within the students own artwork.
- Design compositions that display aesthetic problem solving.
- Design compositions that display conceptual problem solving.
- Develop dexterity in use of materials.
- Illustrate understanding of color theory in design projects.
- Utilize the proper techniques for critiquing a composition.
- Evaluate the artwork of the students own work as well as his/her peers.
- Articulate opinions/reactions to works of art through verbal and written assignments.
- Acquire an appreciation for watercolor as a historically important discipline in the arts.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
Additional information and forms can be found at: southcentral.edu/disability
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