ART 234 - Painting and Abstraction

3 credit hours - Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Discover the history of abstraction with a focus on painting. Learn abstraction as an artistic concept and as a technique for creating artwork. Create abstract paintings using a variety of materials and methodologies. Develop your own creative vision when making an abstract painting through independent projects, demonstrations, and critiques. Lab fee $40.

Prerequisite(s): ART 125 or permission of department chair.

Note: May be repeated for credit; a total of 6 credits may be earned. Typically offered at MC; fall term.

Course Outcomes:
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explain abstraction as a concept and a technique for creating art
Discuss the history of abstraction in art with a focus on painting
Identify the major movements and developments in abstract painting that have occurred throughout art history
Utilize a variety of materials and methodologies to create their own abstract paintings, including drawing, collage, and technology when appropriate
Develop their own creative vision when making an abstract painting
Critique abstract artwork intelligently, utilizing vocabulary and a level of discourse appropriate to the subject matter