Art 1
Course Description
Art students learn drawing, painting, sculpture, and collage skills. Students will begin with an introduction to the visual and compositional elements that are necessary for creating harmonious and balanced pieces of art. The course is a combination of individual and group projects. Once students learn the foundations of art-making (still-life drawing, figure drawing, and color theory) they can begin to use these skills to create more complex and personal pieces of art.
Objectives & Timeline
Through this course you will learn a variety of techniques and processes through the creation of your artwork. We will explore how visual art has evolved and identify the role of art in our ever- changing world. The projects covered in this course are as follows:
Semester 1:
Collaborative Installation
Observational Drawing
Elements of Art and Principles of Design
Cubist Painting and Abstraction
Contemporary Art Research and Sculpture
Experimental Painting (Ab-Ex)
Still Life Drawing
Semester 2:
Figure Drawing
Activist Printmaking
Landscape Drawing and Painting
Independent Final Project
HOmework
There will be homework assignments to be completed in your sketchbook throughout the year. The first semester assignment requires you to complete a sketch each week focused on a different Element of Art or Principle of Design (14 total). During the second semester, you will be creating 5 finished works of art based upon a central theme of your choice.
Homework assignments that are submitted on time can earn up to 10 points each. Late homework will receive a maximum of 8 points each. Homework that does not relate to the subject or does not demonstrate good craftsmanship will be given only 5 points with the opportunity to revise for a maximum of 8 points.
Jenna S.
Victoria L.
Sierra T.
