Apr 15, 2026  
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026

ARTS 4220 - Painting


A painting course in opaque media such as oil or acrylic with emphasis on color interaction, composition, and pictorial design. Using sources from observation and the history of painting, students are taught to see and convey effects of color on/in 2D pictorial space and to develop critical skills in looking at paintings.

Prerequisite: ARTS 1200  

When Offered: FALL TERM ANNUALLY

Co-Listed: ARTS 6220  ; students cannot obtain credit for both courses

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 4