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Introduction to Painting

ART-40180

10 Weeks | In-Class, Live Online

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, Summer | In-Class, Live Online
Course Fee: $325
Course Length: 10 weeks
Prerequisite: Recommended prerequisite: Drawing I: Focus on Perception (ART-40166) or equivalent experience.
Note: Required course for Art and the Creative Process professional certificate. 

Materials: Please see 'Related Documents' section to the right for required materials, based on the instructor for your section. 

Course Information

Live Online
3.00 units
$325.00

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Art and the Creative Process

Course sessions

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Section ID:

188476

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 4/3/2025
  • Early Enrollment Discount: $300 ($325 if enrolled after 3/3/2025)
  • Early enrollment advised
  • No visitors permitted

Note:

SCBWI/MOPA/SDMA members can receive our $25 Early Enrollment discount prior to course start date. The max discount a member can receive for one class is $25. It is applied upon course enrollment over the phone or in person with proof of membership. This is a live online course; all class sessions are taught via Zoom. Course materials like the syllabus and handouts are delivered online. Login on your MyExtension account, select My Courses and click the link under LOCATION.

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
3/27/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
4/3/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
4/10/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
4/17/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
4/24/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
5/1/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
5/8/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
5/15/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
5/22/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
5/29/2025 Thu 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
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Instructor: Michelle McCunney

Michelle McCunney

Michelle 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 Professional Certificate in Art and the Creative Process:

- Drawing I: Focus on Perception
- Drawing II: Refining Technique
- Watercolor I: Basic Techniques and Materials
- Intermediate Watercolor
- Introduction to Painting 

When Michelle is not teaching she enjoys playing blues and hiking with her family, always keeping an eye out for wildlife. She is working on a book about animal scientists.

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Section ID:

190972

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 7/8/2025
  • Early enrollment advised
  • No visitors permitted

Note:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published dates and times. You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed, if you enroll on or after the published start date. To login to your course, go to your MyExtension account, select My Courses, select this course and then click the link that appears under Online Provider.

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
6/30/2025 Mon 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
7/7/2025 Mon 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
7/14/2025 Mon 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
7/21/2025 Mon 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
7/28/2025 Mon 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
8/4/2025 Mon 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
8/11/2025 Mon 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
8/18/2025 Mon 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
8/25/2025 Mon 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
9/8/2025 Mon 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
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Instructor: Susan Wickstrand

Susan Wickstrand
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