Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
ART 123C
Course Title
Introduction to Oil Painting
Credits
1
Date of Outline
February 19, 2004
2. Course Description
Introduces the theory and practice of
oil 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, ART 123B
Approved by
5. General Course Objectives
Date
2
This course is designed to introduce and teach basic information about oil painting materials
and techniques.
For detailed information on how Art 123C 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 oil painting materials;
show proficiency in the use of various oil painting techniques;
utilize the various art elements in communicating visual ideas;
utilize various design elements in composing an oil 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 oil painting material (a,b)
1-2 weeks:
Development of oil painting 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:
Texts:
Cambridge, M. 2003. Success with Oils. North Light Books, Cincinnati, OH.
Goerschner, T. 2000. Oil Painting. North Light Books, Cincinnati, OH.
Gosrt, B. 2001. The Complete Oil Painter. North Light Books, Cincinnati, OH.
Speed, H. 2002. Oil Painting Techniques and Materials. Dover Publications, Inc.,
Mineola, NY.
Art supplies:
Oil paint set
Stretched canvas / canvas board
Assorted oil painting brushes
Assorted oil painting solvents and mediums
Painting knife
Palette
Drawing tools
3
Sketchbook
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.