Art 240 Painting Studio I
3 credits

An introduction to the material and subject possibilities of painting with an emphasis on construction, paint handling and color. Exercises progress from simple to more complex and prepare students for future painting courses.

Art 340 Painting Studio II
3 credits

This course provides the continued development based on Foundation Painting. A deeper understanding of ideas and personal vision will be encouraged through a series of larger works that require greater time and skill. Experimentation in different painting media, including acrylic, oil, watercolor and mixed media will be encouraged. Individual and group critiques are components of the class.

Art 440 Painting Studio III
3 credits

The focus of this class is to clarify the advanced students experience in making paintings and offers the opportunity to work with a singular focus in a particular area of studio practice. This will be accomplished with a great deal of faculty involvement and support. Group and individual critiques will continue as an integral part of the course.

All classes visit contemporary exhibits in Florence, which help clarify the juxtaposition between past and present. The school has arrangements with several museums for students to use, libraries, archives, art journals, and access to contemporary catalogs of museum exhibitions.

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