Exploratory Art
6th Grade
Exploring Art is the perfect opportunity for students to sample a variety of art mediums and learn basic vocabulary. Students will become familiar with the Elements of Art & Principles of Design, the process of Art Criticism, and practice creating an interesting composition & demonstrating good craftsmanship.
*A spiral-bound sketchbook or notebook, pencils (preferably not mechanical) & erasers are required for this class
ASSIGNMENTS
First Days
Introduction, Getting to Know You activities, Pre-assessment
Unit 1
Coloring Techniques
Unit 2
Creating Personalized Art
Unit 3
Pastel Techniques
Unit 4
Intro to Digital Art
DRAWING RESOURCES
CLASS TOPICS:
Youtube: Proko- How to Hold & Control Your Pencil
Youtube: Start Drawing:PART 1- Outlines, Edges, Shading
YouTube: How to Paint like Picasso (Cubism): MOMA In the Art Studio
Youtube: Virtual Instructor: One Point Perspective (part 1)
Youtube: OnlineDrawingLessons: One Point Perspective Tutorial
Youtube: Intro to 2 Point Perspective (Cubes)
Youtube: 2 Point Perspective (Part 1)
Youtube: 2 Point Perspective (Part 2)
Youtube: chessboard speed demo
OTHER DRAWING RESOURCES:
Ms. Foushee's "Drawing" YouTube video playlist
Ms. Foushee's YouTube Face & Body Proportions playlist
The Virtual Instructor art lessons
Phil McAndrews' Big List of Stuff to Draw
Learning about Negative Space
The Art Channel demos and drawing tips