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Oil Painting I

ART-40002

Oil Painting I
10 Weeks | $325 | In-Class

Develop your paint handling skills and enhance your perceptual abilities in Oil Painting I. This class is designed for beginners as well as anyone looking to gain more practice.  You will be encouraged to develop a basic understanding of methods, materials, and terminology related to oil painting. We will cover principles related to: Color mixing, light logic, volume and space, and the use of grounds, as well as transparent and opaque painting techniques. Emphasis in this class will be on painting from observation. Critiques are a vital part of the learning process and all members of the class are expected to attend and participate. Each meeting focuses on the development of basic skills while encouraging individual expression. Instructor-led painting demonstrations and a series of in-class exercises will be followed by discussions of some of the intellectual factors involved in both traditional and non-traditional art making. You will acquire a solid foundation in oil painting technique upon completion of this course!

What You Will Learn:

  • Master principles related to: Color mixing, light logic, volume and space, and the use of grounds.
  • How to apply transparent and opaque oil painting techniques.
  • A basic understanding of methods, materials, and terminology related to oil painting.


Quarters Offered: Fall | In-Class
Course Fee: $325
Prerequisite: Drawing I: Focus on Perception (ART-40166) or equivalent experience. 
Materials: Please see PDF attachment on this page under Related Documents labeled "Materials for First Meeting". Complete list of materials will be emailed to students.
Note: Elective for Art and the Creative Process professional certificate.
Contact: For more information about this course, please email ahl@ucsd.edu.

Course Information

In-Person
3.00 units
$325.00
Notes: Elective for Art and the Creative Process Certificate. Prerequisite: "Drawing: Focus on Perception" (ART 40166) or equivalent experience. For materials list for first class meeting or more information, please see listing at extension.ucsd.edu or call (858) 534-5760.

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Art and the Creative Process

Course sessions

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Section ID:

188481

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: 4/1/2025
  • Early Enrollment Discount: $300 ($325 if enrolled after 3/3/2025)
  • Early enrollment advised
  • No visitors permitted

Note:

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

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Instructor: Susan Wickstrand

Susan Wickstrand
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