ARTS 3240 Landscape Painting

This course is an advanced level painting course open to graduate students. Students will learn how to work from the landscape, either representationally or abstractly, while experimenting with source material such as working from memory, photos, master artists’ works and en plein air. Students will learn how to create illusionistic space, through the manipulation of value and form, while creating challenging work in a cohesive series. Developing and fulfilling individual project goals, with the continuous input of both professor and class peers through group and individual critiques, will be stressed. The process of creating a sense of space and atmosphere based on specific places will be accomplished. Students will initially create works that exemplify an understanding of use of light and perspective that creates illusionistic space and will eventually progress to creating works that are personal expressions of place. A sense of commitment to the process of self-motivation necessary for becoming artists will be an emphasis while working from the landscape. Students are expected to experiment with methods and materials in order to find the best venue for their personal expression. Weekly outside assignments required. Readings and field trips required. Prerequisite(s): ARTS 1050 and ARTS 2050.
Credits: 3.0