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Oct 23, 2026
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ART 1144 - Watercolor I
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of watercolor with an emphasis on the basic watercolor techniques. The class covers color theory, visual theory, and both traditional and experimental approaches to watercolor technique and imagery. Personal expression is an important aspect to this class in addition to the technical information. A supply fee is required; additional costs may be incurred based on individual student need; see course notes in eServices for additional information. Students should be prepared to spend 6-8 hours per week outside of class working on assignments in the on-campus art studios and facilities.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 06C: The Humanities and Fine Arts
Additional fee to student: Yes
Learner Outcomes
- Create and execute watercolor paintings that utilize the basic watercolor techniques competently and express an idea, mood or feeling.
- Demonstrate ability to render watercolor in the following techniques: wet on wet, dry brush, flat wash, and pen/ink wash.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of color theory, in Watercolor paint.
- Articulate and evaluate the quality and success of a work of art; this includes the self-critical evaluation of own work as well as work done by another artist.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of watercolor/art related terminology and materials including various types of paper and desired effects.
- Have an increased awareness of their immediate visual world.
- Demonstrate ability to work in a collaborative environment.
- Have the ability to express one’s self, and communicate one’s ideas or emotions visually.
- Demonstrate knowledge of water-based imagery and painting technique from Asia.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Survey of the expressive qualities of Watercolor materials
- Survey of Watercolor techniques, and principles of basic Watercolor skills
- Introduction to tools and materials used in creating Watercolor paintings at a basic level
- Examination of the visual landscape and the role of Watercolor in history
- Critical response to works of art on paper in the tradition of Watercolor
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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