Master Syllabus AR2553, Oil Painting I

Credits 3 Lab Hours 3 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0
A fundamental course in the use of color via the medium of oil paint. Skill development and color theory are areas of emphasis. Students will find a basic understanding of drawing concepts is helpful.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Course Outcomes
  1. The student will learn to identify how the sensory, formal, technical and expressive properties of art can lead to self-expression.
  2. The student will be introduced to and practice a variety of techniques in the use of the medium, thus broadening the student'�s choice of approaches.
  3. The student will utilize basic color theory in a variety of painting problems and in analyzing and evaluating a painting.
  4. The student will identify safety risks and safe practices associated with oil painting.
Course Outline
  1. Materials and classroom procedures
  2. Safety - risks and safe practices for oil painting
  3. Color theory
  4. From drawing to painting
  5. Painting supports
  6. Limited, warm and cool, and full palette
  7. Techniques -- alla prima, glaze, scumble, impasto and dry brush
  8. Critique
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture
  2. Visual aids
  3. Demonstrations
  4. Group critiques
  5. Individual instruction and criticism
  6. Hand-outs
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Visual aids
  2. Various oil painting materials and tools
  3. Books and periodicals
  4. Hand-outs
Methods of Assessment

Outcome 5.

  1. The student will be able to make appropriate choices by solving the problems presented by each painting.
  2. The student will participate in individual and group critiques in which paintings are analyzed.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.