ART-120: Painting I

Course Description

This course provides a foundational experience with painting. Exploration of the methods, materials, and concepts of acrylic painting will be carried out in a studio setting. Through specifically assigned problems, the beginning painting student will develop a visual painting vocabulary. Color theory, pictorial composition, figure/ground relationships, visual perception, spatial concepts, and critical thinking skills will all be emphasized. Participation in individual and group critiques of work produced during the course is required. Students are responsible for purchasing their own materials for this course. Two class hours, three laboratory hours.

Prerequisites

ART 104 or permission of instructor.

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ART-120 Sections for Fall 2025

With the following scheduling option(s)

1 Section Offered

ART-120, Section 205

CRN #22509
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Athesia Benjamin

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 12, Room 222
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025Tuesday, Thursday
9:00 am - 9:50 am
StudioBrighton Campus
Building 12, Room 222
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025Tuesday, Thursday
10:00 am - 11:50 am
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 12, Room 222
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
9:00 am - 9:50 am
Type Studio
Location Brighton Campus
Building 12, Room 222
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
10:00 am - 11:50 am