Introduction to painting technical processes and studio practice through lectures and critiques.
The course offers revisions for extra points and extra credit opportunities.
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ART 102, 112, 212, or 302
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Derrick Buisch is described as caring, chill, and flexible, with reviewers noting his willingness to help and offer revisions or extra credit. Students found the class enjoyable and highly recommended his teaching style.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.92 GPA, 94.4% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades).
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Historical reviews of Carol Pylant: Carol Pylant is described as quiet but nice, expecting significant effort on paintings in exchange for high grades. Reviewers highlight her ability to reveal new aspects of student work and conduct helpful, participatory critiques that stimulate conversation.
CAROL S. PYLANT is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
DERRICK BUISCH is recorded teaching in Fall 2010, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
FREDERICK STONEHOUSE is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2012, Spring 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JORDAN ADAMS is recorded teaching in Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB 001 | Classroom Instruction | 18 / 18 | 3 |
| LAB 002 | Classroom Instruction | 18 / 18 | 0 |
| LAB 003 | Classroom Instruction | 18 / 18 | 1 |
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Derrick Buisch is described as caring, chill, and flexible, with students recommending the class highly.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.84 GPA, 93.9% A/AB (n=49 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.89 GPA, 96.2% A/AB (n=53 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.93 GPA, 95.7% A/AB (n=47 letter grades).
The course offers revisions for extra points and extra credit opportunities.
Students found the class enjoyable, with one reviewer calling it one of their favorite classes.
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Introduction to Painting
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