ARTS1102

Painting I: Foundations

This is an introduction to the materials, methods and vocabulary of painting. The course uses observation and learning to see as the cornerstone for painting, but involves expression and abstraction as well as representation. The emphasis is on making the painting come alive rather than on copying. Students are expected to paint in the studio during class and to complete outside assignments. Critiques, slide lectures, and museum visits are integral parts of the course. This course incorporates historical components and writing assignments.

Course overview

Department
Studio Art
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

  • University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

4.09 / 5

Based on 510 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Khalid I Kodi
    Fall 2026
  • Sammy Chong
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.87/5
  • Sharon Lacey
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.35/5
  • Hartmut Austen
    Fall 2025, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.91/5
  • Jennifer Pochinski
    Spring 2025 · Official rating 5.00/5
  • Khalid Kodi
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.23/5
  • Marla Mcleod
    Spring 2023 · Official rating 4.14/5
  • Meghan Murray
    Spring 2026 · Official rating 4.62/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Sharon Lacey · Devlin Hall 406 Tu 09:00AM-12:00 Noon · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Sammy Chong · Devlin Hall 406 W 09:00AM-12:00 Noon · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Khalid I Kodi · Devlin Hall 406 Tu 06:00PM-09:00PM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Sharon Lacey · Devlin Hall 406 Th 09:00AM-12:00 Noon · Offered