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Course Description

student painting

Discover how to depict 3-D objects on 2-D surfaces using an artistic medium dating back to the 15th century. In this hands-on course, students will acquire basic knowledge of oil paint components, surface preparations, preservation, safety rules, color, and tonal theory. Students will learn oil painting techniques such as Grisaille, Impasto, and Glazing (Washes) and will be introduced to various painting styles, including Classical, Impressionism, and Abstract. Special training methods of color and proportion sensitivity are included in this course.

Notes(s):

  • This course does not provide certificate credit.

Prerequisites

None
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Section Title
Oil Painting I
Type
Workshop
Days
Su
Time
9:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Feb 01, 2026 to Mar 08, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Onsite  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $400.00 Click here to get more information
Additional Fee(s)
$30 Materials Fee $30.00 Mandatory
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
1.8 CEUs
Instructors
Materials List

Section Notes

  • Students must be 18+ years of age to enroll.
  • All times are listed for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
  • Course teaching method:  On-Campus
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  • Course details subject to change. After registering for a course, visit your Extension Portal to view the information you will need to know about your course(s) including materials list, classroom details, online resource links, etc. Be sure to check your Student Portal regularly for course updates and changes.
  • Note: Instructions on how to access course content are sent out in the 24-48 hours before a class begins. If you register for a class less than 24 hours in advance, please reach out to the Extension office at 310-665-6850 or extension@otis.edu. The Extension office is open M-F from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Students who register within 24 hours before the first class meeting may experience a delay in accessing the course. 
  • This course does not provide certificate credit.
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