Introduction to Painting

Develop a Strong Foundation in Painting!

10 Weeks | $325 | In-Class

Explore basic painting techniques while developing visual awareness and artistic self-expression through this in-person class. Principles in two-dimensional art, choice and use of materials (tempera, gouache, acrylic), sound techniques in painting, mixing, and color combination will be studied through a variety of subject matter. Color perception, artistic skill, style, and originality will be enhanced through the creative process in a supportive and stimulating atmosphere.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring | In-Class
Location: Class will take place in one of our two locations in San Diego. Review your section details to find out where your class will be held.
Course Fee: $325
Recommended Prerequisite: Drawing I: Focus on Perception (ART-40166) or equivalent experience.
Note: This is a required course for Art and the Creative Process professional certificate. 
Contact: For more information about this course, please email ahl@ucsd.edu.

Course Number: ART-40180
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Art and the Creative Process

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9/26/2023 - 12/5/2023

$325

In-class

La Jolla

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• SECTION ID:

  175775

• CLASS TYPE:

  This is a traditional classroom setting.
  
  All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  McCunney, Michelle, Visual artist, art instructor for undergraduate programs since 1988; has exhibited paintings and books in California, Mexico, Cuba, Italy and Japan.

  She received a master's in visual arts from the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas (UNAM) in Mexico City and bachelor's in visual arts from the University of California San Diego. She has taught painting, drawing and illustration for university programs in Mexico and the US since 1988. Michelle´s art revolves mainly around the animals she observes, and their stories of habitat loss.   She teaches the following courses for the  UC San Diego Extension Art and the Creative Process Professional Certificate . - Animal Illustration - Introduction to Illustration -  Drawing I: Focus on Perception - Drawing II: Refining Technique   -  Watercolor I: Basic Techniques and Materials -  Intermediate Watercolor -&n...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No visitors permitted.
  No refunds after: 10/3/2023.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $300 ($325 if enrolled after 9/4/2023).
  1st no meeting date: 11/21/2023.
  

• NOTE:

  SCBWI and MOPA members can take advantage of our $25 Early Enrollment discount at any time prior to course start date. The maximum discount a MOPA or SCBWI member can receive for one class is $25. Discount is applied upon course enrollment over the phone or in person with proof of membership.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
9/26/2023	Tue	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 121, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
10/3/2023	Tue	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 121, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
10/10/2023	Tue	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 121, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
10/17/2023	Tue	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 121, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
10/24/2023	Tue	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 121, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
10/31/2023	Tue	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 121, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
11/7/2023	Tue	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 121, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
11/14/2023	Tue	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 121, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
11/28/2023	Tue	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 121, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
12/5/2023	Tue	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Room 121, UCSD Division of Extended Studies La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla