Intermediate Art

Intermediate Art still focuses on Elements of Art and The Principal of Design but puts more of an emphasis on student being able to hone in their art skills. While we still engage in the basic art mediums of drawing and painting this course also touches upon graphic design, typography and drafting.

This course is an exploration of visual art forms and their cultural connections for the student with little experience in the visual arts. It includes a brief study of art history and in depth studies of the Art Elements & Principles of Design and methods used in creative processes and thought. Students will learn how to develop system for understanding visual art in all forms based on:

Description: Explaining a work of art from an objective point of view, its physical attributes, and formal construction.
Analysis: A detailed look at a work of art that combines physical attributes with subjective statements based on the viewer’s reaction to the work.
Context: Any historical, religious, or environmental information that surrounds a particular work of art and which helps to understand the work’s meaning.
Meaning: A statement of the work’s content. A message or narrative expressed by the subject matter.
Judgment: A critical point of view about a work of art concerning its aesthetic or cultural value.

After completing this course, students will be able to interpret works of art based on this system of analysis; explain the processes involved in artistic production, themes, and the political, social, cultural, and aesthetic issues that artists examine in their work; and explain the role and effect of the visual arts in societies, history, and other world cultures.

COURSE LEVEL OBJECTIVES

Interpret examples of visual art using a critical process:description, analysis, context, meaning and judgment.
Identify and describe the elements and principles of art.
Utilize analytical skills to connect formal attributes of art with their meaning and expression.
Explain in writing the role and effect of the visual arts in societies, history, and other world cultures.
Articulate in writing the themes and issues that artists examine in their work.
Identify the processes and materials involved in art production.
Utilize information to locate, evaluate, effectively use and communicate information about visual art in its various forms.
Communicate effectively with others to understand and appreciate the variety of responses art provokes.

We will begin by learning about how to use the Canvas platform. Second we will be creating our first drawing.

If at any point throughout the course you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me through canvas or email.

Recommended Materials for the Class:

Pencils of different hardness. Include at least the following: 2H, 2B, 4B and 6B. You are welcome to buy others if you want to.
A set of water color paints (the Crayola ones are good enough for this class but I would not recommend them for advanced art courses).
Drawing paper- I have available if needed.
Drawing/Sketch pad with at least 25 or more pages.
A box of color pencils. It must at least include the primary and secondary colors, plus black and white. Prismacolor pencils are very nice but not required. Most art stores sell individual pencils so you can replace only what you need. If you feel these are too pricy, I recommend the Crayola brand color pencils, specially the water color pencils. Those are almost as good as the professional brands. Stay away from generic brands. They are usually not as good.
Some scissors, glue or glue stick, construction paper of different colors (wait on this one, I’ll let you know when we will use it).

optional- not required

Colorful markers (Primary/secondary)
Charcoal sticks: Soft, medium and hard
Paper stumps and tortillions (blending paper rolls)
Acrylic Paint

Goals:

Goal 1: Students will be able to describe an image using the elements of art as part of the creative process

Objective 1: Students can define the elements of art
Objective 2: Students can identify at least three elements of art given an image
Objective 3: Students can create a piece of art and describe at least three elements of art in their work

Goal 2: Students will be able to create visuals with a composition that is aesthetically pleasing

Objective 1: Students can define the principles of design
Objective 2: Students can produce an example for each of the principles of design
Objective 3: Students create a piece of art and describe its composition in terms of the principles of design

Goal 3: Student will apply the contexts of histories and traditions to create a piece of art

Objective 1: Students will research a traditional cultural or famous artwork from Art museum
Objective 2: Students will create a piece of art depicting one idea or selected art style
Objective 3: Students will present their drawings/pieces to their classmates, critique

Goal 4: Students will create and revise a work of art

Objective 1: Students will create a work of art using the media of their preference
Objective 2: Students will describe, in writing, the purpose of the work of art
Objective 3: Students will provide feedback on the piece of art to another student
Objective 4: Students will revise their work based on the feedback provided

The course will include a final exam where you will apply everything that you have learned about art-making. The purpose of this test is to demonstrate improvement and knowledge gained from course. It is also important that you follow directions and do not cheat with your work, otherwise you will be tricking yourself into a high grade that will be meaningless.

Grading

Grading for semester will be based on

40% Art Projects

25% Test & Attendance

35% Homework, worksheets

Percentage

Grade

90 -100% . A . 80 – 89% . B . 70 – 79% . C . 65 % - 69% D

Late Assignments

All assignments will be due on the Sunday of the week after they are assigned. Assignments can be submitted late up to a week with a 10% penalty. You will have until the end of the week to turn it in.

Discussions

Some assignments require that you participate in discussion boards. Please make sure that you complete those as well, as they are part of your grade.

Special Cases

If for some reason you are unable to turn in an assignment in time and require more time or special arrangements, make sure to contact me directly so that I can work with you.

If you need special accommodations to complete the course, whether it is an assignment or another element, please contact me and I will provide you with an alternate assignment.