Course overview: 2 semesters
Students of all abilities will learn and apply the elements and principles of design by using a variety of media such as: drawing with pencils, charcoal, colored pencils and felt pens; painting with watercolor, tempra, or acrylics; sculptures in papier mache or wood or clay; commercial art, poster art, or scratch board. This course will fulfill the State graduation requirement for a Visual or Performing Art credit (full year).
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Essential Questions: |
Students will understand that one gains insight into the meaning of art by analyzing and interpreting the way basic elements and timeless principles are employed by the artist.
Students will understand that the timelessness of art is the result of the student’s utilization of basic elements and principles of art through the use of a variety of art supplies. |
- What makes great art?
- In what ways does art reflect how you look at your world?
- How does art reflect culture?
- How does “who I am” shape my art work?
- In what ways do I have control over my creativity?
- What are the limits of my understandings?
- How do my limitations impact my art?
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This course will focus on these elements and principles of art:
Elements: Line, value, form, color, texture and space
Principles: Balance, emphasis, proportion, movement, repetition/pattern, variety, harmony, unity (compositional qualities)
Scope and Sequence:
(Time for each unit is estimated.)
Semester one:
- Course Overview: (1 week)
- Unit one: Line (4 weeks)
- Value
Form
- Unit two: Color (4 weeks)
- Unit three: Space (3 weeks)
- Unit four: Texture (3 weeks)
- Unit Five: Portrait (3 weeks)
Semester two:
- Review: (1 week)
- Unit six: Perspective (4 weeks)
- Unit seven: Collage art (2 weeks)
- Unit eight: 3-D art (3 weeks)
- Unit nine: Commercial art (4 weeks)
- Unit ten: Final project (4 weeks)
Course Pacing
Semester one will cover the basic foundations and techniques of art. In order to move forward, you will need to complete each unit in sequence. Students will be expected to meet deadlines for each unit even if the art project is not complete.
Did you know? Leonardo da Vinci spent over a decade painting on his Mona Lisa?
It’s a fact that I’m not able to grade your Mona Lisa in ten to twelve years! Unfinished art work may be exquisite and the student’s grade will reflect the amount of effort, care and understanding he/she has put into the unit. Each assignment will have due dates which will allow you to meet lesson objectives before moving on to the next assignment. Your work will come to me in two ways:
- Snail mail through inter-school mail system (ask in main office) or postal system
- Via the Internet – create digital images (scan or take digital picture) and attach them in the course area
Course grading:
Practice of techniques = 30%
Assignments =50%
Tests/written assignments = 20%
Art is a reflection of oneself.
We often learn by trial and error.
Consistent effort produces positive results.
Art Supplies: Supplies (approximately $20 per semester) will be needed to complete this course. Many assignments will offer you “options.” However, basic drawing and painting supplies will be needed for units 1, 2, 5, and 6 along with access to scissors, rulers, and glue.
Course Policies
Academic Integrity :
It is the responsibility of the student to uphold the highest in academic integrity. Students in this course will be expected to comply with the official Spokane District 81 Policy regarding Academic Integrity. It is the assumption of the instructor that all work is done by the student.
District Computer/Network Usage:
Careful and ethical use of computing resources is the responsibility of every user. Students will be held to a stand of accountability for how they use computers. The official District Acceptable Use Policy is found here (PDF).
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