Course Syllabus: Watercolor Painting 101

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
Course Description
In this course you will learn the basics of one of the most enduring art forms in our culture: watercolor painting. It is the easiest way of expressing yourself through art and has a long history of teaching great painters their first lessons in subjects ranging from proper technique to design principals. Most books and courses out there demand a large amount of self-study and miss the point of learning to paint--to have fun! Included in the course are tips from professional painters, examples of some of the great watercolor work ever created, and instructions that can take you from never having picked up a brush to completing your first full painting in no time. It is also sure to make sure you learn the right things at the right time, and that you have time to let the knowledge soak in before rushing off to the next concept.
We'll make sure you aren't intimidated by the long aisles of the art supply store stacked with thousands of different types of paint, brushes, and other tools. You'll be able to talk the talk as well as walk the walk as we share the meaning behind things like the "belly-width" of your brush or the "value" of your paint. You'll be able to share your gift with others in no time, and become a part of an international community of artists going back hundreds of years. Whether you are just looking for something new to do in your spare time or perhaps starting a new career, this course is developed for you.
Course Requirements
Course Topics
Lesson 1: An Introduction to Watercolor
Lesson 2: Getting Started
Lesson 3: Choosing Your Equipment
Lesson 4: Working with Color
Lesson 5: Watercolor Techniques
Lesson 6: Practicing the Principals of Design
Lesson 7: Basic Painting
Lesson 8: Steps to Creating Your Painting
Lesson 9: More Simple Projects
Lesson 10: Five Quick Ways to Improve your Art
Lesson 11: Composition
Course Materials
Grading Policy
Several lessons will include painting practice and observational assignments that will directly apply what you have learned.
A brief 25 pt. quiz will follow each lesson. Students will successfully complete this course by mastering all learning outcomes with 70% or higher overall grade.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe what water color painting is.
- Identify the equipment you need to do water color painting.
- Demonstrate working with color.
- Demonstrate watercolor techniques.
- Demonstrate practicing the principals of design and basic painting.
- Demonstrate steps to creating your painting, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Introduction | 10 |
Lesson 1 Assignment | 100 |
Lesson 2 Assignment | 100 |
Lesson 3 Assignment | 100 |
Lesson 4 Assignment | 100 |
Lesson 5-1 Assignment | 100 |
Lesson 5-2 Assignment | 100 |
Lesson 5-3 Assignment | 100 |
Lesson 6-1 Assignment | 100 |
Lesson 6-2 Assignment | 100 |
Lesson 6-3 Assignment | 100 |
Lesson 7-1 Assignment | 100 |
Lesson 7-2 Assignment | 100 |
Lesson 8 Assignment | 100 |
Lesson 9 Assignment | 100 |
Lesson 10 Assignment | 100 |
Critique Other Artists | 100 |
Final Thoughts | 100 |
The Final Assignment | 100 |
Total Points: | 1810 |
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