Exploratory

The students were asked to experiment with colors as an element of Design. As well as explore the mixing and juxtaposition of primary, secondary, and tertiary colors and experience basic hand sewing techniques to create a small wall hanging.

Students designed a visually interesting acrylic painting in a pop art style, using shoes as the subject matter. The goal was to experiment with the elements of line and color, and practice color mixing, understanding the color wheel, and color terms.

Students designed an original piece of art that utilizes three layers of organic shapes. They also practiced mark-making techniques such as hatching, cross-hatching, and controlled pressure to create a full range of view, and create the illusion of space and depth using value.

The students were asked to design a structurally sound and visually interesting, non-representational three-dimensional sculpture. The goal of the project was to experiment with the elements of line, shape, form, and space, and to create a sculpture with media limited to flat toothpicks, tissue paper, and white glue.

For this project, students were to understand color mixing through layered colored pencil techniques, compose a page focusing on the elements of line, form, color, and value, and create the illusion of form through shading.