ART 140 - Watercolor 1

3 credit hours - Two hours of lecture and two hours of studio weekly; one term.
Learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Study basic techniques and explore the creative possibilities of the medium. Create paintings based on still life, landscape and the figure. Lab fee $30.

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

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Understand the innate characteristics of watercolor as an art medium, including transparency vs. opacity, masking techniques, interactions with various substrates, and color mixing properties.
Demonstrate proficiency in contemporary and global historical technical skills and materials.
Identify and appropriately use watercolor tools.
Develop personal goals through individualized interpretations of course projects.
Communicate and assess visual concepts verbally during critique and in response to lectures.