Illustration Department Advisors - Rhode Island School of Design

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ILLUS 5103
Introduction to Oil Painting
Jason Brockert
Oil painting is one of the richest, most powerfully expressive mediums that exist. It offers a
vast diversity of approaches and provides the most flexibility of all the painting materials. To
take advantage of that variety, certain technical knowledge is essential. This class is geared
as a thorough introduction to the newer oil painter. Our early class focus will be on understanding
materials through a variety of life study exercises. Focus on color and composition
will promote effectively orchestrated images. Our ultimate goal will be to make powerful
images that marry the variety of oil with our own personal vision. The class will balance
the technical mastery of our materials with the clarity of effective visual communication.
We will communicate ideas of light and space as a means to explore effective design and
color. A major focus will be how to interpret the complexity of our world into luminous
and vibrant color and especially the exploration of “warm” versus “cool” color relationships.
Powerpoint and the RISD Museum will open our eyes to masters of oil paint both old and
new and they will help serve as our guides. No painting experience is required.
Course Level: Freshman, Junior, Senior; Elective
(WINTERSESSION) 3 credits
prerequisites
related studies
professional affinities
d e t a i l s
none
Drawing 1 & 2, Painting 1 & 2, Master Painting Techniques,
Color for Portrait and Figure, Landscape Painting, Artistic
Anatomy, Color Works, Watercolor and Gouache,
Painting the Human Figure , Watercolor:
An Introduction to the Medium,
painting & drawing as illustration and fine art,
color design, portraiture, studio practice
thinking
making
doing
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professional
content and concept
imaging skills
practice
media affinities
contact information
instructor website
oil painting
ISB 403 401-454-6250 jbrockert@risd.edu
http://www.jasonbrockert.com