art department   city college of san francisco  

painting

the faculty:

Claire Brees
Andrew Leone
Fred Kling
Glen Moriwaki
Ren Ming
James Torlakson
Fran Valesco
The courses listed below are designed to introduce students to the theories and techniques involved in painting. These classes cover basic technique in both acrylic and oil media. Basic instruction in paint mixing, color theory, grounds and supports are covered in these courses. Throughout the semester both lectures and slides are used to enable the student to develop an understanding of the tradition of painting in relation to current trends and aesthetics.
Courses have been designed to give students a developmental experience in beginning, intermediate, and advanced painting techniques. The study of painting is an evolution that in most cases takes more than two semesters to achieve mastery. It is suggested that students follow a course of study in Art History to develop a greater understanding of the subject of painting. A student may take painting at City College of San Francisco for up to four semesters, but only six units of painting can be used to transfer to other colleges and universities.

PAINTING COURSES:

ART 140A. Beginning Painting (3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips.
Prereq.: ART 125A and 130A
Repeat: max. 6 units
Studio course in the technical and conceptual basics of painting both in oils and acrylics. Through hands-on practice, lectures, and critiques the student develops the requisite skills and techniques as well as the underlying conceptual and perceptual abilities necessary to painting. In addition, the student is introduced to the historical traditions and the contemporary context of the field. CSU/UC/CAN

ART 140B. Intermediate Painting (3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips
Prereq.: ART 140A
Repeat: max. 9 units
Development of painting techniques and style into advanced concepts and the processes of painting. Emphasis will be placed on the development of individual style and interest, with exploration in the experimental use of media and technique. Personal creativity will be stressed, and dialogue will be pursued in the broader understanding of aesthetics and contemporary thinking. CSU/UC

ART 140C. Advanced Painting (3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips
Prereq.: ART 140B
Repeat: max. 9 units
Focus on the development of a self-directed creative process; building on the concepts, skills, and issues of ART 140B; long-term thematic projects, series projects, and mixed-media assignments leading to advanced-level exploration of contemporary art issues and media. CSU/UC

ART 141. Acrylic Painting (3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips
Prereq.: 125A and 130A
Repeat: max. 6 units
An introduction to the painting techniques and characteristics of acrylic media. No media requiring volatile solvents will be used. Historic traditions and the contemporary context of painting are introduced.