ART 2650 - Introduction to Painting
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 42664,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Madison Mayle
Email: mpmayle01@ysu.edu
Course Description
2650. Introduction to Painting. This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of painting. Through a variety of hands-on painting processes, exercises in color theory, painting experiments and surface treatments, variety of painting techniques and expressive use of the materials, the course will focus on developing students understanding of painting as critically and visually engaging process. Prereq.: C or better in ART 1503 or permission by instructor. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
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| No Readings |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | No class readings | Introduction to class, syllabus, expectations, materials. | Bring purchased materials on Thurs 27th. |
| Thu | 8/27 | No class readings | Introduction to Grayscale Color mixing exercises and tools. | Bring 18x24 canvas next class. |
| Tue | 9/1 | No class readings | Powerpoint on the basics of Painting. Begin Project 1: Limited Palette/Tonal Grayscale Painting. |
Project 1 DUE Sep 15th Artist Research 1 in Padlet Due Sep 3rd. |
| Thu | 9/3 | No class readings | Workday on Project 1 | Continue Project 1 Artist Research 1 due |
| Tue | 9/8 | No class readings | Workday on Project 1 Small group critiques |
Continue Project |
| Thu | 9/10 | No class readings | Workday on Project 1 | Finish Project 1 |
| Tue | 9/15 | No class readings | Critique Project 1 Powerpoint on Color Theory Introduction to Oils |
Bring four surfaces for Project 2 |
| Thu | 9/17 | No class readings | Introduce Project 2: Color & Surface | Photo documentation and four value drawings due Sep 22nd Project 2 DUE Oct 13th Artist Research 2 in Padlet Due Sep 24th. |
| Tue | 9/22 | No class readings | Look over photos and drawings Begin Project 2 |
Continue Project 2 |
| Thu | 9/24 | No class readings | Workday on Project 2 | Continue Project 2 Artist Research 2 due |
| Tue | 9/29 | No class readings | Workday on Project 2 -Small group critiques |
Continue Project 2 |
| Thu | 10/1 | No class readings | Visit to Butler Museum of American Art | Continue Project 2 |
| Tue | 10/6 | No class readings | Workday on Project 2 | Continue Project 2 |
| Thu | 10/8 | No class readings | Workday on Project 2 | Finish Project 2 Artist Research 3 in Padlet due Oct 15th |
| Tue | 10/13 | No class readings | Critique Project 2 Introduce Project 3: Accumulation/Full color palette |
Bring 24x24 canvas Bring materials for Project 3 Project 3 DUE Nov 3rd |
| Thu | 10/15 | No class readings | Artist Research 3 due Begin Prep for Project 3 |
Continue Project 3 |
| Tue | 10/20 | No class readings | Workday on Project 3 | Continue Project 3 |
| Thu | 10/22 | No class readings | Workday on Project 3 | Continue Project 3 |
| Tue | 10/27 | No class readings | Workday on Project 3 Small group critiques |
Continue Project 3 |
| Thu | 10/29 | No class readings | Workday on Project 3 | Finish Project 3 |
| Tue | 11/3 | No class readings | Critique Project 3 | Complete Artist Presentation |
| Thu | 11/5 | No class readings | Professional Practice/ Artist Presentations | Bring 24x36 or larger Canvas for Project 4 Artist Research 4 in Padlet due Nov 12th |
| Tue | 11/10 | No class readings | Introduce Project 4: Final Project - Space Begin research for final project Collage studies |
Project 4 Due during final Dec 10th, 1:00-3pm |
| Thu | 11/12 | No class readings | Artist Research 4 due Two collage studies for final project due Begin Final |
Continue Final Artist Research 4 due |
| Tue | 11/17 | No class readings | Workday on final | Continue Final |
| Thu | 11/19 | No class readings | Workday on final | Continue Final |
| Tue | 11/24 | No class readings | Continue Final | Continue Final |
| Thu | 11/26 | No class readings | Vocab Quiz Workday on final |
Continue Final |
| Tue | 12/1 | No class readings | Workday on final | Continue Final |
| Thu | 12/3 | No class readings | Workday on final | Continue Final |
| Tue | 12/8 | Finals Week / No Class 12/8 Final on 12/10 |
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| Thu | 12/10 | No class readings | 1:00-3pm -Final Crit |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.