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Rome, Italy - Course Descriptions - Watercolor Painting: Citiscapes of Rome

Course Information

Subject: Painting (PNT)
Number: 300
Language of Instruction: English

Contact Hours and Credits

Semester Session: 45 contact hours, 3 semester credits, 4 quarter credits
Summer Session: 45 contact hours, 3 semester credits, 4 quarter credits

Availability

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SessionDatesPrice
Fall Semester 2008September 5 - December 19, 2008$13,495
Academic Year 2008-2009Early September 2008 - Late April 2009$26,495

Full Description

Course Description
A study of the fundamentals of watercolor. This course is for beginning and advanced students. The course will focus on space, proportion, line, form, color and composition. Basic techniques will be demonstrated and the history of watercolor painting will discussed as we look at the work of artists from Durer to William Wiley and Robert Bechtle. The technique for watercolor monotypes will be demonstrated. Classes will be held outside on site in Rome as well as at the Umbra Istitute-Rome. Assignments are designed to help students see Rome from an individual perspective and to

develop a foundation in the medium. During the course students will visit the Palazzo Barberini in Rome to discuss major paintings. Instruction will be tailored to the level of experience of the student. 

Materials & Supplies
All students will be required to purchase a watercolor art kit and supplies.