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Advanced Painting

ART X 135

Designed for those at an intermediate or advanced level, students in this course develop and work on a personal project, with guidance and input from the instructor.

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In Person
Starting at $800.00
As few as 10 weeks
2.0

What you can learn.

  • Explore contemporary painting and discussion of conceptual strategies and studio practices
  • Investigate new ways of thinking, broaden your range of materials and techniques, and create work that is self-reflective and ambitious in scope
  • Understand strategies for image creation that involve collage, composite, assemblage, free-form canvas, image vs. non objective painting, and extending the medium beyond canvas
  • Develop individual directions in style and expression

About this course:

Designed for those at an intermediate or advanced level, students in this course develop and work on a personal project with guidance and input from the instructor. Technical skill is approached on an individual basis with regards to style and medium and what choices best reflect the student's concept. Students are encouraged to investigate new ways of thinking, broaden their range of materials and techniques, and create work that is self-reflective and ambitious in scope. Instructor addresses students individually throughout the course, providing highly personal attention. Mid-term and final critiques are an opportunity to address the entire class regarding problem solving in every regard. Open to all painting media, including oils, acrylics, and watercolors.
Prerequisites
ART X 5D Beginning Painting: Acrylics or equivalent experience.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Nick Brown
400932
Fee:
$800.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

Estimated supplies cost is $75.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Jan 16, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu Jan 23, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu Jan 30, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu Feb 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu Feb 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu Feb 20, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu Feb 27, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu Mar 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu Mar 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu Mar 20, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Nick Brown
402528
Fee:
$800.00
In Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

Estimated supplies cost is $75.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after March 27, 2025
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Apr 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu Apr 10, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu Apr 17, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu Apr 24, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu May 1, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu May 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu May 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu May 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu May 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217
Discussion
Thu Jun 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 217

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