Intermediate DP3 Studio: Watercolor

10 units · Undergraduate

Intermittent: 10 units This course provides an introduction to working technically and conceptually with watercolor painting. Students develop skill with color mixing, design planning and paint-handling, while interpreting painting exercises on various paper surfaces. Topics covered include color interaction, transparent layering, wet-on-wet applications, highlight preservation and masking, compositional arrangement strategies, surface management, documentation, display and general craftsmanship. Classes consist of demonstrations, visual presentations, individual consultations and group critiques designed to promote successful creative outcomes and advance students toward unique approaches to watercolor painting.