Introduction to Painting (PAI-0003)

Fall 2025 · PAI 0003 · Tufts University · 4 credits · Undergraduate

Introduces practical information about the fundamentals of painting: shape, tone, edge, composition, color, line, perspective, and substance. Develops ability to describe visual world in multiple modes; provides grounding necessary to take more advanced painting courses. Demonstrations of materials and techniques, slide presentations, discussions, assignments, work periods, group and individual critiques. Majority of time spent in a studio/work mode. Course grounded in representation; recommended previous life drawing class or its equivalent, or concurrent with Introduction to Oil Painting. Introductory course open to all levels.

Course codes: PAI-0003, PAI 0003, PAI0003, PAI-3, PAI 3, PAI3

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