ARTS2223

Painting 2: Observation and Abstraction

This intermediate level course reviews and expands on fundamental painting skills acquired in the foundation painting course primarily with oil paint. Students work on assigned and individual projects that highlight both historical and contemporary methods and concepts of the discipline. Some projects are based on direct observation while others utilize found images, memory and imagination in order to promote the development of a personal and expressive painting style.

Course overview

Department
Studio Art
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.00 / 5

Based on 17 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

  • Hartmut Austen
    Fall 2026, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.12/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Hartmut Austen · Devlin Hall 408 Tu 09:00AM-12:00 Noon · Offered