Normandale Community College Common
Course Outline
Art 2252: Watercolor Painting
I.
Effective Date: Fall, 2002
II.
Catalog Description:
An introduction to watercolor as a means of painting with transparent washes of
color. A variety of subject matter will
be explored in quick sketches and larger, more developed paintings. Various techniques and color theory will be
used to discover creative directions for content and formal qualities.
III.
Recommended Skills:
No prerequisites
IV.
Course Content:
A.
Color theory and
color mixing
B.
Fundamentals of
design in painting
C.
Traditional and
contemporary approaches to painting with a transparent medium
D.
Critical analysis of
paintings
E.
Development of
personal content within paintings
F.
Presentation
including mounting and window matting of paintings
V.
Outcomes: Students should be able to:
A.
State the
fundamentals of color theory and be able to illustrate their knowledge through
various painting problems. (2.b & 6.c.d.)
B.
Identify the visual
elements and principals of design as they relate to the two-dimensional support
of painting and to successfully apply them to their paintings. (2.a. &
6.c.d.)
C.
Identify and explain
traditional and contemporary styles of watercolor painting. (6. a.b.)
D.
Articulate an
informed analysis of paintings by using the visual elements and principals of
design as a basis for their views. (2.d. & 6.c.e.)
E.
Begin to form a
personal vision in respect to choice of subject matter and content. (6.b.d.e.)
F.
Successfully mount a
painting and cut a window mat to professionally present their work. (6.d.)
VI.
Evaluation: Individual instructors may develop their own
methods for assessing performance.
Methods of evaluation may include:
A.
Technical skill
demonstrated in completing assignments
B.
Creativity in
interpreting and effort in completing assignments
C.
Written analysis or
exams using painting, visual elements, and/or design terms
D.
Participation in
group critiques
E.
Attendance, class
participation and preparation for class assignments