Version: 3/20/2019 2
Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Color Composition; Painting “wet-in-wet”; Dry Brush techniques; Layering; Studio Technology; Preparation for
contextual viewing (exhibition); Historical and Contemporary Art Forms.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Generate works that demonstrate descriptive, expressive, and conceptual approaches.
2. Apply the elements of art and principles of design to water-based media.
3. Use varied techniques and materials, including opague and transparent watercolors.
4. Analyze and critique works verbally and/or in writing.
5. Relate water-based media to art history and contemporary artistic production.
6. Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional practice, including safety, craft, and presentation.
Methods of Assessment:
Class Demonstrations
Exams
Group Assignments
Projects
Quizzes
Class Discussion
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Watercolor paper and blocks, brushes, watercolor paints and studio space
Suggested Course Maximum:
15
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Studio space, supplies and storage space
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Grade Weights –
Quizzes 10 points
Participation 10 points
Projects 80 points
_________
100 total
Instructor’s Grading System –
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
Below 59 F
