Develop your observation and painting skills in this wonderful class. This course will focus on the fundamentals of painting: line, shape, value, composition, proportion, spatial relationships, color and brush strokes and you will create amazing masterpieces in the process. Students will analyze how shadows and highlights create form and use perspective to create the illusion of space. The course will enhance students’ observational skills and enable them to apply these abilities to their work. Students will become familiar with various ways in which the elements, principles of design and composition improve their creative approach and critical judgment. This course teaches all the skills you will need to continue on in your 2-dimensional high school art career.
Expand your artistic skills and learn to paint. Painting II class builds on the skills acquired in Painting I. Students will explore value and color as they learn to create their own strong compositions and how to look at their work with a critical eye. Color theory will help students to learn to mix and produce color variations that will add depth and excitement to their work. Research of art movements and artists will enrich the learning experience.
Prerequisites: Painting I
Students will refine their painting skills in this advanced level course. Students will explore various artistic styles and materials as they develop their portfolio of work. Students will strengthen their understanding of color theory, value, space and strong compositional elements and apply them to their pieces. Research of art movements and artists will enrich the learning experience. Students are encouraged to think creatively and develop their own personal style through their growth and development. Students are given more personal responsibility for the creation of their artwork with an emphasis on building conceptual and technical skills. Prerequisites: Painting II