Drawing & Painting I - II

Class Description

The major emphasis of the course is to enable the student to develop skills in the areas of drawing and painting. This will involve experimenting with and developing the basic understanding of art fundamentals and knowledge of the subject utilizing different media and techniques.

Goals

Under the guidelines of the California State Standards for Visual Arts, students will:

• • Demonstrate basic skill building in drawing and painting, applying the basic Art Elements and Principles of Design.

  • Experience hands-on understanding of the development of art, artistic philosophy, art criticism and art history.

  •  Analyze and make critical assessments about art works.

  • Create art that shows individual and expressive creativity and problem solving ability.

  • Develop observational skills.

  • Appreciate art and the making of art as a vital aspect of the educational and human experience.

  • Gain a working knowledge of the artist studio, practicing the skills necessary to set up and maintain a community and personal workspace.

Assessment

Student’s final grade will be evaluated according to:

Portfolio – 80%

Class projects are based on the student’s:

• • 1.  Personal best effort 

    2. Following of instructions 

    3. Innovation and experimentation

Participation - 20%

• • Class critiques

  • Appropriate use of supplies and materials

  • Engagement, use your time with purpose

Class Projects will include:

• • Pencil techniques

  • Still life-pencil, colored pencil, markers, ink

  • Portraiture

  • Landscape

  • Figure Drawing

  • Illustration

  • Ink exploration

  • Scratch board

  • Watercolor

  • Acrylic Painting

  • Charcoal drawing

  • Pastels (oil and chalk)

  • Multi media canvas painting

We’ll see you at our Annual Student Art Show in the Spring!