Grades 8-12
0.5 Credit
Required Tools: Sketchbook
This drawing and painting class is a semester-long studio course designed to introduce students to the basics of two-dimensional art. Students will learn the fundamental techniques of drawing and painting, beginning with drawing exercises and then progressing to painting projects using acrylics and watercolors. The class will also cover a range of subject matter including still life, landscape, and portraits. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to develop their own unique style and explore their own creativity. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in the skills and techniques needed for drawing and painting and the ability to express themselves visually in a meaningful way.
Units of Study
The Elements Art: Define and Adopt into Art-Making Practices
Graphite Pencil: Drawing, Shading, Highlight, Value, Linear Perspective
Colored Pencil: Drawing, Blending, Value, Implied Texture
Pen & Ink: Drawing, Pattern, Value
Tempera Paint: Color Theory, Mixing, Value, Tints, Tone, Shades
Acrylic Paint: Composition, Value, Toning, Blocking In
Watercolor Paint: Color Making, Transparent, Opaque
Printmaking: Lino-Cuts, Lino Prints
Art Presentation: Exhibition, Critiques, Artist Statements