Beginning Oil Painting I

Introduction 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. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: ART V11A or ART V12A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: ART 16A.