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- Visual Arts
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- Interior Design and Interior Architecture
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Anastasia Meadors
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Painting
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After centuries of experimentation, painting still promises the discovery of boundless creative expression. The Specialized Program in Painting teaches essential painting techniques to develop your creativity using a variety of materials and methods. The curriculum broadens your understanding of line, form, color, composition and space. Required and elective courses provide the opportunity to expand your range of skills, experiment with new approaches and develop your artistic voice. Join our email list to stay informed about this program.
Courses
The table contains the required courses for the Specialized Program in Painting, as well as the terms they are typically available for enrollment.
3 Required Courses, Minimum of 2 Electives, 10 Semester Units (180 Hours of Instruction)
| Required Courses | Course Number | Units/ CEU | Classroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painting Fundamentals | X410 | 2 | Fall Spring Summer |
| Color Theory for the Visual Arts | X403 | 2 | Fall Spring |
| Painting Intermediate | X411 | 2 | Fall Spring |
| Electives | Course Number | Units/ CEU | Classroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abstract in Nature (offered future term) | X427 | 2 | |
| Approaches to Abstraction in Painting | X412.1 | 2 | Fall Spring |
| Chinese Brush Painting | X449 | 2 | Spring |
| Chinese Landscape Painting (offered future term) | X449.1 | 2 | |
| Colorful Painting: Observation and Intuition | X411.2 | 2 | Summer |
| Contemporary Painting With Water-Based Media | X414.3 | 2 | Fall |
| Contemporary Realism: Painting Techniques of the Masters | X442.1 | 2 | Fall |
| Figure Painting (offered future term) | X437 | 2 | |
| New! Light and Space | X411.4 | 2 | Summer |
| Mixed-Media Painting | X440 | 2 | Fall Spring |
| Painting Workshop | X470 | 2 | Fall Spring Summer |
| Simplifying the Complex (offered future term) | X406.9 | 1 | |
| Watercolor Fundamentals | X414 | 2 | Spring |
| Working in Series | X413.3 | 2 | Fall Spring |
Course availability is subject to change.
To enroll, click on a course title above and choose a section.
You may enroll in individual courses without registering for the Specialized Program in Painting.
Who Will Benefit
If you are interested in learning to paint for personal growth and artistic self-expression, this program meets your needs. It's also beneficial if you seek professional development for a career that requires artistic skills. This program satisfies the art practice prerequisite for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Visual Arts.
Prerequisites for Admission
There are no prerequisites for the Specialized Program in Painting, but a bachelor's degree is recommended.
Curriculum Requirements
The curriculum consists of 3 required courses and a minimum of 2 electives for a total of 10 semester units (180 hours of instruction). Candidates must pay a nonrefundable program registration fee.
All coursework must be completed within two years of registering for the program. However, requirements may be updated based on new developments in the field of study; we recommend completing the curriculum in a timely fashion. For more information, please see the completion requirements and the substitutions, waivers and transfer credit policies.
How to Register for This Specialized Program of Study
By registering, you declare your intention to complete the curriculum. To register for the Specialized Program in Painting, submit the online registration form with your credit card information or complete the mail-in registration form. The registration fee is nonrefundable.
You should register for the program before you complete your second course in the curriculum.
Estimated Cost
Each course is priced individually, and you pay the course fee at the time of enrollment. The program has an estimated cost of $2,375 (not including course materials or registration fee). Course fees are subject to change.
Contact Information
To contact the department office, email visualarts@unex.berkeley.edu or call (415) 284-1041.
