Painting 1: Drawing and sketches will be required as students learn to use the painting tools, materials, and techniques to transfer their drawings and ideas into paintings. Students will be expected to demonstrate proficient painting skills by the completion of project assignments in media such as watercolor, gouache, acrylic, or ink. Students will use Google Classroom to document their artwork and the processes they learned to create their artwork in class. In addition to art production, students will gain an understanding of Art History, Art Criticism and Aesthetics as they relate to Painting. . Sketchbooks are used to develop artistic concepts in class.
Painting 2: Students will continue to build on the design and software skills from Graphic Design 1. This class will work on “real life” design projects to extend technology and design skills. Students will use different computer software and design approaches to create Posters, Logos, Products design, and Advanced Graphic Design concepts. Students will continue to learn valuable computer skills they will apply in other classes and can use to prepare to pursue a career in Graphic Design. Students will use Google Classroom to document their artwork and the processes they learned to create their artwork in class. In addition to art production, students will gain an understanding of Art History, Art Criticism and Aesthetics as they relate to Graphic Design. Sketchbooks are used to develop artistic concepts in class.