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Sweets Still Life
Chuck Close Portraits
Prerequisite(s): Visual Art I /Teacher Approval Required
This course offers an in-depth study of design through repeated use of the elements and principles of design. Activities further emphasize skills, techniques, craftsmanship, creativity and composition. A genuine interest and dedication to the subject, study and investigation of Art is essential to success in Visual Art II. Students will explore drawing, painting, mixed media, etc. Students will also take part in both written and oral critiques of artwork. Sketchbooks are a weekly to biweekly requirement in Visual Art II. Written tests and reflections are a part of the Art II curriculum.
8.5”x11” (or 9”x12”) Unlined Spiral or Hardbound Sketchbook. Sketchbook MUST be bound on and open to the left. Avoid sketch pads bound by tape at the top and sketchbooks with perforations, as these do not hold up very well.
Graphite Drawing Pencils – Range of HB to 6B. These usually come in sets.
Black Sharpies (Fine and Ultra Fine)
Micron or Pitt Drawing Pens (01 - .25mm, 03 - .35mm, 05 - .45 mm)
Pencil Sharpener with container attached.
Kneaded Erasers
Colored Pencils set of 12 or 24 – Prismacolor are recommended. Crayola are decent and affordable, but please avoid Prang and Rose Art.
Jerry’s Artarama is the preferred vendor for fine art supplies, located off the beltline at the Wake Forest Road exit (Exit 10). Most supplies can also be found at Michael’s or A.C Moore as well.
Be Respectful
Be Present
Be Productive
Be Organized and Clean
40% - Intermediate Assessments
Classwork, Sketchbooks, Quizzes, Etc.
60% - Major Assessments
Projects, Tests, Etc.