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ART 452

INTERMEDIATE PAINTING: NEW FIGURATION I

4 credits.

The human figure as a source for creative and independent viewpoints in painting and other media. Students work together in the painting studio from a live model and from other figural sources.

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: ( ART 222 , 232 or 322 ) or declared in an Art graduate program Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explore historical and contemporary painting practices, identifying key movements and their relationships. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Develop basic vocabulary and communication skills for discussing painting, including the work of peers and broader art contexts. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Experiment with different painting methods and materials, encouraging creativity and risk-taking in studio practice. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Analyze and reflect on personal painting practices to build confidence and technical skills. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explore historical and contemporary painting practices, identifying key movements and their relationships. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Develop basic vocabulary and communication skills for discussing painting, including the work of peers and broader art contexts. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Experiment with different painting methods and materials, encouraging creativity and risk-taking in studio practice. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Analyze and reflect on personal painting practices to build confidence and technical skills. Audience: Graduate

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