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Johns Hopkins University | AS.371.154

Introduction to Watercolor

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(4.64)

Watercolor is simultaneously the most accessible of all painting media and the most misunderstood. This course provides experience and instruction in observational and expressive watercolor techniques, materials, concepts, and vocabulary. Topics to be reviewed include line, perspective, value, texture,composition, color, and pictorial space. There will be an introduction to contemporary practices in watercolor, as well as experimental and abstract exercises, collage, and conceptual work.

Spring 2013

(4.58)

Spring 2014

(4.71)

Spring 2013

Professor: Caroline Ober

(4.58)

The best aspect of the course was the class itself as it offered students a creative and relaxed atmosphere for them to express themselves. Students enjoyed the homework assignments and also the in-class assignments. The worst aspect of the course was the free-style structure of some of the learning as students wished they had more lessons on watercolor and painting before they delved into the practical aspect of it. The class would improve if there were more supporting materials like books or handouts to help students with the techniques. Prospective students should be prepared for an awesome class with lots of fun.

Spring 2014

Professor: Caroline Ober

(4.71)

Many students loved the professor for this course and enjoyed the freedom and the way the course was taught. The small classroom size was seen as an effective aspect of the course and students were given a great amount of feedback from both the professor and their peers. Students did not enjoy the three hour time slot, the amount of homework given, and the disconnection between the course credits and amount of work required. Students also said that the kit was expensive. Suggestions for improvement include: making course 3 credits, shorter class times, and more options for homework assignments. Prospective students should be prepared for the fantastic professor and a chal enge if they have little art experience.