Introduction to Painting

Introduction to Painting
9 Weeks | $295 | In-Class

Develop a strong foundation in painting. In this course, students have the opportunity to explore basic painting techniques while developing visual awareness and artistic self-expression. Principles in two-dimensional art, choice and use of materials (tempera, gouache, acrylic), sound techniques in painting, mixing, and color combination will be studied through a variety of subject matter. Color perception, artistic skill, style, and originality will be enhanced through the creative process in a supportive and stimulating atmosphere.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring | In-Class
Course Fee: $295
Prerequisite: Drawing I: Focus on Perception (ART-40166) or equivalent experience.
Note: Required course for Art and the Creative Process professional certificate. 
Contact: For more information about this course, please email ahl@ucsd.edu.

Course Number: ART-40180
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Art and the Creative Process, Children’s Book Illustration

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9/28/2021 - 11/30/2021

$270

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• SECTION ID:

  158987

• CLASS TYPE:

  Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  McCunney, Michelle, Visual artist, art instructor for undergraduate programs since 1988; has exhibited paintings and books in California, Mexico, Cuba, Italy and Japan.

  Michelle McCunney teaches  Drawing I: Focus on Perception , Watercolor I: Basic Techniques and Materials , Intermediate Watercolor , Introduction to Book Arts , and Introduction to Painting for the  UC San Diego Extension Art and the Creative Process Professional Certificate . She received a master's in visual arts from the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas (UNAM) in Mexico City and bachelor's in visual arts from the University of California San Diego. She has taught painting, drawing and illustration for university programs in Mexico and the US since 1988. Her work varies in format from artists' books to larger series on canvas and online episodic narratives, and often focuses on the natural environment.   At the UC San Diego Extension, Michelle...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  No visitors permitted.
  No refunds after: 10/5/2021.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $270 ($295 if enrolled after 8/30/2021).
  1st no meeting date: 11/23/2021.
  

• NOTE:

  SCBWI/MOPA members can receive our $25 Early Enrollment discount prior to course start date. The max discount a MOPA/SCBWI member can receive for one class is $25. It is applied upon course enrollment over the phone or in person with proof of membership. This is a live online course; all class sessions are taught via Zoom. Course materials like the syllabus and handouts are delivered online. Login on your MyExtension account, select My Courses and click the link under LOCATION.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
9/28/2021	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:30 p.m.
10/5/2021	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:30 p.m.
10/12/2021	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:30 p.m.
10/19/2021	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:30 p.m.
10/26/2021	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:30 p.m.
11/2/2021	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:30 p.m.
11/9/2021	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:30 p.m.
11/16/2021	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:30 p.m.
11/30/2021	Tue	6:30 p.m.	9:30 p.m.