COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will learn the fundamentals of art and principles of design. Students will develop their creativity and literacy skills by analyzing and critiquing art from many different cultures and time periods. Fundamental drawing, painting, and design techniques will be explored. Elements of Art: Line Shape Form Color Space Texture Value
Principles of Design: Balance Contrast Emphasis Pattern Unity Movement Rhythm
Click Here to download the Elements of Art and Principles of Design from the Art of Ed website... OBJECTIVES: As a result of this course, you will be able to: • Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. • Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. • Refine and complete artistic work. • Analyze, interpret, and select artistic work for presentation. • Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work. • Perceive and analyze artistic work. • Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. • Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. • Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experience to make art. • Relate artistic ideas and work with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
Course Assignments: Sketchbook Creative Name Drawing Zen Doodle/Zen Tangle Drawing Shapes, Forms, Value Drawing Op Art Spinners (STEAM) Ojo de Dios Día de los Muertos Tessellations (STEAM) Oil Pastel Drawings (Fall Semester: autumn leaves, Spring Semester: flowers) Watercolor-Seascapes Stained Glass Windows (construction paper and tissue paper) Pixel Art (STEAM) Clay Digital Portfolios