OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Santa Reparata International School of Art
Location: Florence, Italy
Primary Subject Area: Painting
Other Subject Area: Studio Arts
Instruction in: English
Course Code: ART 310 / SART 3201
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 90
Prerequisites: Students must demonstrate previous course work, or demonstrate to instructor through previously completed work their potential to undertake this intermediate studio level course.
Required Supplies: Tuition does not include materials, other than basic solvents for cleanup, paint rags, and easels. The school has a stock of stretcher bars of all sizes that students may use without charge. The instructor will provide all applicants with a list of required colors and brushes, along with detailed information about all of the supplies. During orientation, students will receive a list of textbooks they are required to purchase. Students will be expected to provide their own supplies from a supply list. Ins
DESCRIPTION
In this intermediate painting studio course, students will conduct individually based research in order to gain a full understanding of painting and will be asked to reflect on the broader implications of the medium itself. Through rigorous study both in the studio and outside the classroom students will complete project-based works involving conceptual and visual stages that lead to resolved pieces. In addition theory will also be emphasized as a means to create a body of work that addresses students' critical concerns inherent to their art practice and overall process.
Materials and Supplies:
The Italian cityscape provides a unique opportunity to collect found materials for mixed media work as well as offers a variety of hardware stores for cheaper materials that can be used for all media. Stores such as Zecchi and Salvini provide students who need paints and other materials used for more traditional techniques.
Note: You are welcome to bring paintbrushes with you from home, however, all items are available for purchase in Florence. You will be taken to an art supply store the first week of class. Acrylic paint or water based oil paint will be used. Good paints to have include:
- Sap Green
- Green Earth
- Burnt Umber
- Burnt Siena
- Yellow Ochre
- Raw Siena
- Ultramarine Blue
- Cerulean Blue
- Red Earth
- Cadmium Red Light
- Cadmium Yellow Deep
- Orange
- Titanium White
- Ivory Black
A course fee material applies. Amounts will vary.