Introduction to Visual Art
In this comprehensive course, participants are offered the space for an in depth exploration of media, the resources for a detailed curriculum, and the structure for an increasingly consistent practice.
Course Description
Through guided presentation, technical application, and class discussion, students will learn the fundamental theories and techniques of visual art including media, the elements of art, the principles of art, portraiture, figure drawing, landscape painting, creating a portfolio, and fine art analysis.
Course Experience
Learners will have the opportunity to experiment with various materials to technically produce art; investigate visual concepts to identify an idea, theme, or unifying element in their creative process; assimilate their ideas into a concrete language; and perform a formal analysis on their own and other students' work to discover their unique voice in a fine art historical context.
Materials
Participants will need access to their medium of choice. This can include anything from a favorite pen, sidewalk chalk, a ball of string or magazines to oil paints, a digital camera, professional grade clay or building materials and everything in between. Creative use of already owned materials is strongly encouraged.
This online course is thoughtfully designed for adult learners of all ability levels, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and national origins.
Elizabeth Durso is a contemporary artist with a focus on photography, drawing, and collage. She graduated from the School of the Art Institute and has been teaching in schools, studios, businesses, homes, and online since 2011. In this engaging course, Elizabeth hopes to inspire a love of visual materials, processes, and history with creators, around the world.