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Watercolor Painting





 

    Watercolor Painting

    An introduction to the techniques, styles, and materials, which are unique to watercolor painting.

    This course focuses on layering of color to create contrast and texture in a two-dimensional composition. Also examines characteristics of transparent pigment, color mixing, basic brushstroke, and painting techniques. Covers different weights and textures of paper, as well as the tools needed to complete the job.

    Course emphasizes the basic rules of good design. Projects are designed to expose students to various challenges specific to the medium.

    Prerequisite: None

    First class materials: Transparent watercolors: ultramarine blue, winsor violet, winsor yellow, winsor red; #8 round watercolor brush (sable, sable mix, or synthetic,) pencil, kneaded eraser, paper towels, water bucket, palette (Robert Wood or one of similar size – round or rectangle,) 12”x16” block of 140 lb. cold pressed watercolor paper or a single large sheet

    Course Details
    Course Code: XPTG1750
    Meetings: 10
    Credit Hours: 1
    Lab:
    Section 1 Painting
    Instructor: Deborah Swan McDonald
    Meeting Day(s): Saturday
    Meeting Time(s): 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Meeting Date(s): June 01, 2013 - August 03, 2013
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    Class Size: 15
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    Location: Goldsmith Campus
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    Credit: Registration #: Fee:
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