Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
ART 123B
Course Title
Introduction to Watercolor Painting
Credits
1
Date of Outline
February 17, 2004
2. Course Description
Introduces the theory and practice of
watercolor painting. Includes basic
materials and technical procedures.
3. Contact Hours/Type
2 hours/lecture-lab
4. Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Recommended Preparation
ART 101, ART 113
Approved by
5. General Course Objectives
Date
2
This course is designed to introduce and teach basic information about watercolor painting
materials and techniques.
For detailed information on how Art 123B focuses on the Maui Community College general
education standards, see the attached curricular grid.
6. Specific Course Objectives, Competencies, and Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
select and use watercolor materials;
show proficiency in the use of various watercolor techniques;
utilize the various art elements in communicating visual ideas;
utilize various design elements in composing a watercolor painting;
complete the creative problem solving process, from planning and discovery to
implementation and evaluation.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #6. Specific Course Objectives, Competencies, and Student Learning Outcomes.
1 session
Introduction to the course syllabus including a discussion of
course materials, assignments, projects, field trips, and Service Learning.
1-2 weeks
Selection and use of watercolor material (a,b)
1-2 weeks
Development of watercolor techniques (a,b)
1-2 weeks
Utilization of art elements (a,b.c,d)
1-2 weeks
Development of independent painting project (a.b.c.d.e)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered
from those currently available in the field. Examples include
Text:
Johnson, C. 1995. Painting Watercolors. North Light Books, Cincinnati, OH.
Seslar, P. 2001. The One-Hour Watercolorist. North Light Books, Cincinnati, OH.
Whitney, E. 1999. Complete Guide to Watercolor Painting. Dover Publication, Inc.,
Mineola, NY.
Art supplies, such as:
Watercolor tube set
Watercolor paper
Assorted watercolor brushes
Watercolor palette
Drawing tools
Sketchbook
3
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements and evaluation requirements are at the discretion of the
instructor at the time the course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but
are not limited to:
10-20%
Attendance and participation
40-60%
In-class exercises
10-30%
Homework assignments
20-50%
Projects
10-30%
Critiques
40-60%
Portfolio review
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods vary with instructors; thus instructional methods will be at the discretion
of the instructor teaching the course. Techniques may include, but are not limited to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
instructor lecture and demonstration;
guest artist demonstration;
video or computer presentations;
student projects;
group and individual critiques.