Cynthia Peterson

Adjunct Faculty - ART-Painting

Art

Art

602-840-7519 (alt)

602-558-3030 (mobile)

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Profile

Bachelor's of Fine Arts from Northern Arizona University

Master's of Fine Arts from Arizona State University

Classes Taught

Spring 2024

ART165 Watercolor Painting I 3 Credits

Transparent and Gouache watercolor painting.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 and ART112), or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26540
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
12:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Class Started

ART166 Watercolor Painting II 3 Credits

Painting in water soluble media. Emphasis on individual techniques and design.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART165.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26541
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
12:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Class Started

ART167 Painting I 3 Credits

Exploration of technical and expressive possibilities of various media in painting.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 and ART112), or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28209
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
4:25 PM - 7:00 PM

Class Started

ART168 Painting II 3 Credits

Continued refinement of painting skills and investigation of new possibilities in painting.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART167 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28210
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
4:25 PM - 7:00 PM

Class Started

ART265 Watercolor Painting III 3 Credits

Continuation of watercolor painting with emphasis on control and expression.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART166 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26561
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
12:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 26561 Students may contact instructor at: cynthia.peterson-fimea@mesacc.edu

ART266 Watercolor Painting IV 3 Credits

Advanced problems directed toward more personal expression.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART265.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26560
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
12:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Class Started

ART267 Painting III 3 Credits

Development of materials and techniques of painting. Individual problem-solving.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART168 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28211
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
4:25 PM - 7:00 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 28211 Students may contact instructor at: cynthia.peterson-fimea@mesacc.edu

ART268 Painting IV 3 Credits

Advanced problem in painting. Study with greater emphasis on personal expression.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART267 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28212
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
4:25 PM - 7:00 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 28212 Students may contact instructor at: cynthia.peterson-fimea@mesacc.edu

ART290AC Studio Art 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field.

Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

Course Notes: Call Art Department at 480-461-7524 for Permission Numbers.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26542
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
12:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 26542 Advanced Watercolor. Class 26542 is intended for students who have taken ART165, ART166, ART265 and ART266.

Class 26542 Contact the instructor at: cynthia.peterson-fimea@mesacc.edu for permission to enroll.

28213
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024
MoWe
4:25 PM - 7:00 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 28213 Advanced Painting. Class 28213 is intended for students who have taken ART167, ART168, ART267 and ART268.

Class 28213 Contact the instructor at: cynthia.peterson-fimea@mesacc.edu for permission to enroll

Summer 2024

ART263 Figure Painting 3 Credits

Study of the nude and clothed figure in painting with special attention upon relevant color palettes, direct and indirect figurative painting techniques, and development of anatomical knowledge and compositional structure. Students will draw upon both historical and contemporary modes of depicting the figure to develop a personalized approach to figure painting. Live models, photographs, drawings, "Planes of the Head" models, and the studio skeleton will be used as the basis of projects.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART167 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15131
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
05/28/2024 - 06/27/2024
MoTuWeTh
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Open

9 of 12
Seats Available

Fall 2024

ART165 Watercolor Painting I 3 Credits

Transparent and Gouache watercolor painting.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 and ART112), or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15227
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
12:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Open

3 of 12
Seats Available

ART166 Watercolor Painting II 3 Credits

Painting in water soluble media. Emphasis on individual techniques and design.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART165.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15228
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
12:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Open

3 of 12
Seats Available

ART167 Painting I 3 Credits

Exploration of technical and expressive possibilities of various media in painting.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 and ART112), or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15232
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
4:25 PM - 7:00 PM

Open

6 of 12
Seats Available

ART168 Painting II 3 Credits

Continued refinement of painting skills and investigation of new possibilities in painting.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART167 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15233
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
4:25 PM - 7:00 PM

Open

6 of 12
Seats Available

ART265 Watercolor Painting III 3 Credits

Continuation of watercolor painting with emphasis on control and expression.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART166 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15229
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
12:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Open

3 of 12
Seats Available

ART266 Watercolor Painting IV 3 Credits

Advanced problems directed toward more personal expression.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART265.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15230
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
12:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Open

3 of 12
Seats Available

ART267 Painting III 3 Credits

Development of materials and techniques of painting. Individual problem-solving.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART168 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15234
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
4:25 PM - 7:00 PM

Open

6 of 12
Seats Available

ART268 Painting IV 3 Credits

Advanced problem in painting. Study with greater emphasis on personal expression.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART267 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15235
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
4:25 PM - 7:00 PM

Open

6 of 12
Seats Available

ART290HC Studio Art: Watercolor 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART166 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33516
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
12:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Open

3 of 12
Seats Available

ART290PC Studio Art: Painting 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART168 or permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33517
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/19/2024 - 12/13/2024
MoWe
4:25 PM - 7:00 PM

Open

6 of 12
Seats Available

Degrees & Awards

I have a Masters in Fine Arts from ASU.

I have continued focused study in Painting by taking workshops with a variety of well-known, recognized professional artists and attending national & international conferences in Painting. I am a member of several national organizations and have exhibited in numerous national and international exhibitions.

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