Visual Arts III

Course Description:

Prerequisite(s): Visual Art I and II /Teacher Approval Required.

Students are challenged to solve problems in terms of the chosen art media and subject matter. Students learn concepts and skills as they relate to personal art expressions. Students who have demonstrated advanced skill levels in Visual Art I and II and obtain teacher approval are eligible to take Visual Arts III Honors. Success at the honors level requires rigorous study, dedication of time inside and outside of school, a passion for the subject and excellence in design concepts. Students are encouraged to explore a variety of media, to produce experimental, culturally significant works of art, and to gain an extensive knowledge of art history. Sketchbooks are to be a daily ritual and formal sketchbook assignments are assigned at least once a week.

Supply List

• 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.