Continuing Education
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A Predisposition to Paint
Jun 4 - Aug 6
$525
Location
Online
Faculty
Shirley Irons,
Fine artist
The starting point here is a desire to paint. The ending point - well, it never ends in painting. For this course our beginning will be an understanding of contemporary art ideas, painting techniques and formal concerns in aid of one's vision. Using novel and traditional techniques and materials as well as discussion about the range of pictorial sources available, we will look at how each element of a painting (subject matter, material, scale, paint application, installation and support) can shift the reception of the work. You will be encouraged to work outside of your comfort zone, to embrace chance and to develop intellectual dexterity along with painting techniques. Contemporary and historical issues are covered through brief presentations. Experimentation is encouraged, as is failure. Assigned topics are available. Some painting experience is helpful, but not required.
NOTE: There is no restriction to media. If you need a starting point, you can consider beginning a mental, physical or spiritual self-portrait. If you need a supply list, please contact the instructor at sirons@sva.edu. This course is fully online and offered through a combination of regularly scheduled sessions during the listed course hours, as well as asynchronous material that may include prerecorded lectures and media, and interactive discussions.
NOTE: There is no restriction to media. If you need a starting point, you can consider beginning a mental, physical or spiritual self-portrait. If you need a supply list, please contact the instructor at sirons@sva.edu. This course is fully online and offered through a combination of regularly scheduled sessions during the listed course hours, as well as asynchronous material that may include prerecorded lectures and media, and interactive discussions.
Course Number
FIC-2206-OL
Credits
3.5 CEUs
Student Artwork
