ART020 Drawing Essentials
This course provides an overview of critical concepts for the artist including two-dimensional design and perspective. In addition the student will obtain instruction and practice in basic drawing techniques. The course includes a sketching kit and a DVD that demonstrates basic techniques.
Lesson 1: Two-Dimensional Design
Lesson 2: Perspective
Lesson 3: Basic Drawing
DVD: Drawing for Beginners
Drawing Supplies
ART080 Painting
The painting course begins with a fundamental lesson on color theory. The student then learns the fundamentals of oil painting, including canvas preparation. The student will learn how to handle the subject of a still life, landscape, and portrait. In addition, the student will learn how to plan and execute a complete oil painting.
In this painting course, the student will also learn the techniques for applying acrylics, including glazing, scumbling, blending, blocking in, underpainting, grisaille, and applying acrylic watercolor. Finally, the student will produce an acrylic painting to submit for grading.
Lesson 1: Color Theory
Lesson 2: Oil Painting
Lesson 3: Acrylic Painting
Graded Project: Acrylic Painting Project
DVD: Color for the Artist
DVD: Oil and Acrylic Painting
Oil Painting Supplies
Acrylic Painting Supplies
ART075 Presentation and Business Skills for the Artist
To begin this course, the student will learn the basic techniques of matting and framing artwork. The student will then learn how to develop and present a professional portfolio as well as techniques related to finding employment (freelance) and selling your work. This course also covers basic business skills for the artist including basic contracts, copyright laws related to art, setting fees, invoicing, and basic tax concerns.
Lesson 1: Matting and Framing Your Work
Lesson 2: Professional Presentation
Lesson 3: The Business of Art
Lesson 4: Painting Project submission
Reference Text: Artist’s Market
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