FNA2306

Painting 4B

(A&D)

6 points + 4 studio hours and 8 independent study hours per week + Second semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: FNA2305 + Prohibitions: Painting studio majors

Synopsis: Fundamental painting skills for students majoring in another area. Set projects foster the acquisition of basic skills and a knowledge of traditional painting techniques. Topics include painting in oils and acrylics, stretcher and ground preparation. Projects concentrate on composition design, proportion, rhythm, form, space, colour analysis and preparation and use of materials. Theoretical concerns of the painting tradition will be discussed and analysed.

Assessment: Folio: 100%