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Introduction to Painting - CARLSON
Frontier High School
Frontier High School
Description of Class
This course will explore various historical painting styles. We will focus on the following painting subjects, portrait, still life, landscape and nonobjective. We will use the following mediums in class, watercolor, acrylic, oil and mixed media. We will cover the following historic styles in art, Op Art, Cubism, Expressionism, Fauvism, Pop Art.
Notes/Assignments
We have divided the grading into two categories. Projects are final paintings and are worth 80% of the student's total grade. The studies/research grades come from introductory studies students complete in preparation for a painting. The research grades are based on students writings in class. The studies/research grades are worth 20% of the student's total grade.
Expectations
Students are expected to treat supplies with care and respect. Classroom space used during class must be cleaned upon departing. Students must use Studio Time provided to complete paintings. Student may take home paintings to work, but the majority of the painting must be completed during class time.
Supply List
Students will receive an introductory set of brushes and a pallet. In addition, students will be provided with surfaces and paint for their assignments.
Assignments See handouts below.
How to grid a drawing. See handouts below.
Course Outline 20 Week Class
Course Outline 20 Week Class
Elements and Principles of Art Studies and Written work (2 weeks)
Elements and Principles of Art Studies and Written work (2 weeks)
Color Theory and Written work Op Art Abstract Subject (2 weeks)
Color Theory and Written work Op Art Abstract Subject (2 weeks)
Creative Color Wheel painting Watercolor paint Abstract Subject (2 weeks)
Creative Color Wheel painting Watercolor paint Abstract Subject (2 weeks)
Pop art painting Watercolor paint Still life Subject (2 weeks)
Pop art painting Watercolor paint Still life Subject (2 weeks)
Cubism art painting Watercolor paint Portrait Subject (2 weeks)
Cubism art painting Watercolor paint Portrait Subject (2 weeks)
Expressionism art painting Watercolor paint Portrait Subject (2 weeks)
Expressionism art painting Watercolor paint Portrait Subject (2 weeks)
Impressionism art painting Watercolor paint Landscape Subject (2 weeks)
Impressionism art painting Watercolor paint Landscape Subject (2 weeks)
Reproduction painting Watercolor paint Choice Subject (2 weeks)
Reproduction painting Watercolor paint Choice Subject (2 weeks)
Digital art painting Open Source Software Abstract Subject (2 weeks)
Digital art painting Open Source Software Abstract Subject (2 weeks)
Final painting based on one we have completed this semester. Written work. (2 weeks)
Final painting based on one we have completed this semester. Written work. (2 weeks)
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