ART 231 Watercolor I (CRN: 99011)

at College of San Mateo for Fall 2026

Course Information

Introduction to principles, elements, and practices of watercolor painting. Focus on exploration of painting materials, perceptual skills and color theory, paint mixing and technique, as well as creative responses to materials and subject matter.


Lecture hours/semester: 32-36

Lab hours/semester: 48-54

Homework hours/semester: 64-72

Recommended: ART 204 and ART 214

C-ID: ARTS 210

Course Details

Grade Mode: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

Units: 3

Department: Art

Transfer Credit: UC/CSU

Meeting Information
InstructorMeeting DateMeeting TimeDaysBuildingRoomSectionSection Description
Alan Tarbell08/17 - 12/1410:30am-11:25amMFRemoteABXLecture and/or Discussion
Alan Tarbell08/17 - 12/1411:35am-12:50pmMFRemoteABXLaboratory/Studio/Activity
Alan Tarbell08/19 - 12/1610:30am-11:25amWFRemoteABXLecture and/or Discussion
Alan Tarbell08/19 - 12/1611:35am-12:50pmWFRemoteABXLaboratory/Studio/Activity
Critical Dates
EventDate
Last Day to AddAugust 28, 2026
Last day to drop with a refundNot specified
Last Day to drop without W GradeSeptember 7, 2026
Last Day to drop with W GradeNovember 16, 2026
Last Day to Change to Pass/No PassDecember 14, 2026