ART-2590 Watercolor II

Credits: 3
In this studio course, students continue to improve watercolor painting abilities and explore concepts, media, and watercolor painting processes. Emphasis is placed on students’ personal study of subject matter and research through a body of paintings that explore traditional and contemporary watercolor practices and include different stages and development of a concept from studies to a final painting. Students expand their understanding of color concepts, color mixing, manipulation of space, and representation of observed or invented forms. Students expanded their use of tools, materials, and application of watercolor media. They continue to practice the appropriate preparation, care, and disposal of watercolor related materials. Additionally, students articulate elements and principles of art and design through verbal and written critiques.

Prerequisite(s): ART-1590.

Course Outcomes

Implement the elements and principles of art and design in original watercolor compositions that use refined manipulation of space, and representation of observed or invented forms.
Apply refined use of color concepts and color mixing as related to watercolor painting.
Execute appropriate preparations, use, care, and disposal of watercolor painting surfaces and materials.
Create a body of watercolor paintings that range in different traditional and contemporary watercolor practices that include different stages and development of a concept from watercolor studies to a final painting.
Critique subject, form, construction, and content of works of art using formal and conceptual analysis through verbal and written methods.
Investigate traditional and contemporary watercolor painting practices.