Handbook home
Painting Techniques (FINA20026)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank) and Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable (login required)(opens in new window)
Contact information
Summer Term
February
Semester 1
Winter Term
July
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability(Quotas apply) | Summer Term - On Campus February - On Campus Semester 1 - Online Winter Term - On Campus July - On Campus Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject introduces students to the techniques and processes used in contemporary painting.
Through project-based experimentation students are guided through a range of different painting techniques and their application in the production of aesthetically and materially developed artworks.
This subject aims to create an informed and critical methodology for the use of contemporary painting technology as a vehicle for imaging ideas. It is also concerned with developing skills and a visual language through a range of painting media.
Students will participate in classes, and engage with content including demonstrations and discussions. Ongoing feedback will be provided.
Incidental Costs
Incidental costs will apply for the purpose of purchasing materials as relevant. Details will be provided to students via the LMS approximately 1 month prior to the first class.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- effectively apply painting skills and techniques;
- identify and apply occupational health and safety practices for the safe use of painting materials;
- show technical development and proficiency in manipulating a range of paint media through practical experimentation and set tasks;
- undertake independent enquiry in the field of painting;
- produce original images leading to materially and conceptually developed artworks;
- evaluate painting processes, creative outcomes and their own development.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- develop and implement innovative and creative ideas;
- respond openly and imaginatively to new ideas;
- give and receive constructive feedback;
- apply critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills to unfamiliar challenges;
- develop research capacity in the relevant area of practice;
- manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
- integrate personal reflection into the creative process;
- make effective use of planning skills.
Last updated: 11 April 2024