Divided Space-Intro to Art

Using the 6 inch by 12 inch paper, fold in half.
Design an abstract 6 x 6 design without making it representational. (no hearts, flowers, etc.)
Make sure you draw "off" all 4 sides of the page. (Your eye will want to continue the design even when it's not there.)
Once your drawing is complete, and checked by the teacher, you may go to the light table to trace your original design on to the other side.
Once both sides are complete now you can add color. Only colored pencils may be used for this assignment.
You may change the pressure of the colored pencil to change the value of the colors used. Both sides may be exactly the same.

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Black and White Self Portrait-Art 1

Using the previous portrait assignment trace your face shape and a few facial features by using the light table.
Create a list of 25 of your favorite things.
Incorporate this list into your portrait by making an abstract black and white image giving a visual description of who you are. Once the image is rendered in pencil, you may cover the image in black sharpie. Decide how you want the image to look before you ink the paper. Only having two values (black and white) you need to make conscious decisions on the placement of the values before you touch the page.

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Hidden Triangle-Intro to Art

Choose a triangle from the envelope and glue it to the paper provided.
Create the rest of the image using your imagination. Using two of the following materials; crayons, colored pencils, pastels.
Make sure you do your best to "hide" the triangle, by focusing the viewers eye elsewhere.

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Up Close Painting-Intro to Art

Student chooses a 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch image. The image needs to be a part of a larger image, but not the entire image. Once the image is chosen, it needs to be glued on to a 3x5 index card, so that it is not lost.
Pick up a 6 x 6 inch canvas and begin by drawing the image in light pencil, by breaking the image up into smaller quadrants like the grid assignment. (To make the assignment slightly easier to draw).
Paint the white side of the canvas that is already primed. Mix paints with the color mixing lessons you have already learned. (Red and Yellow make orange)
DO your best to duplicate the image in acrylic paint.

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A fews days left!

All assignments have to be turned in no later than 12/15 at 3pm.
No exceptions. Assignments will not be accepted during the final periods.

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Art I-Perspective

After learning the basic techniques of perspective, you will create a "Fantasy Room" using one-point perspective. Once completed you will color using color pencils. *Remember that as the space recedes to the back it darkens in value.
-Door, Window, Poster, Bed, TV, pool, skylight, and many more handouts are available.

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Art I-Portraits

PORTRAIT

1. Use one sheet of drawing paper and fold it into quarters to create a “book”. Label each page 1-4. Consecutively use a full sheet of drawing paper to complete a basic portrait.
a. Page 1-face shapes. Female and male face shapes
b. Page 2-eyes.
c. Page 3-noses
d. Page 4-lips
e. Areas of shading on the face
After each page is practiced, the basic portrait should be done according to directions from teacher. Both should be completed together.
2. Teacher will take a black and white picture of each student in the class.
3. Student will either use the black and white picture or use a mirror to complete a self-portrait with the concepts previously learned.

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Intro-Color Wheel Beads

Color Wheel Beads with Sculpey Clay

Each student needs to make a total of 19 color wheel beads which, when completed will be baked and strung on to a string to be graded.

There are 12 colors in the color wheel:(all made from yellow/red/blue clay- Red, Red-Violet, Violet, Blue-Violet, Blue, Blue-Green, Green, Yellow-Green, Yellow, Yellow-Orange, Orange, Red-Orange. Each bead needs to be mixed to complete the solid color, poke a hole through them, so that they can be strung, and then create a texture upon each bead. 12 different colors/12 different textures.

The additional 7 beads are made from black/white/green-to create 7 monochromatic color scheme beads. A solid green bead, the next bead you can add a little white, the next a little more white, and the next even more white. The other 3 are made to a green bead by including a little black, the next a little more black, and the last even more black. This will create a light to dark value scale of green.

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Art 1-Quarter 2 Sketchbook Assignment Sheet

Name ______________________________ Period _____________

Art I - 2nd Quarter Sketchbook Assignment

This page is your table of contents… it MUST be attached to your sketch book’s inside cover as demonstrated in class or I will not grade it!

For EVERY SKETCH - Include a BACKGROUND, FULL SHADING, and use THE ENTIRE page.

SKETCH GRADE SUBJECT
1 ____/15 A Pile of Stuff [OBSERVATION] Due Oct. 21 (Wed)
2 ____/15 “Simple Minds” [IMAGINATION] Due Oct. 28 (Wed)
3 ____/15 5 Glass Objects [OBSERVATION] Due Nov. 3 (Tues)
4 ____/15 “Parade” [IMAGINATION] Due Nov. 10 (Tues)
5 ____/15 Vehicle [OBSERVATION] Due Nov. 18 (Wed)
6 ____/15 Free Choice [IMAGINATION] Due Dec. 2 (Wed)
7 ____/10 Line Drawing* [OBSERVATION] Due Dec. 9 (Wed)
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[ OBSERVATION ] = The subject must be real. NO photos, computer images, etc. You must be looking at the subject in front of you, and trying your best to render it realistically. The subject must be rendered in a black and white medium (pencil, charcoal, or graphite).

[ IMAGINATION ] = The subject is created completely from the artist’s mind. It may reference objects that are real, but it is not based on any observed object. The subject can be rendered with color, if desired.

[ PHOTO ] = The subject is based on an image. This can include a digital photo or found photo taken by the artist, or by someone else. Printed media and the internet are the best sources for photos. If the sketch is labeled only with this notation, the subject must be drawn realistically and only with pencil, including the use of colored pencils. If it accompanies IMAGINATION then photos can be used as “building blocks” to create an imagination work.

• Assignments in “_” are fully interpretable. Be creative!!!
*As this is a line drawing, no shading is required.

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Intro to Art Quarter 2 Sketchbook Assignment Sheet

Name _________________________________ Period _____________
Intro to Art - 2nd Quarter Sketchbook Assignment

This page is your table of contents… it MUST be attached to your sketch book’s inside cover as demonstrated in class or I will not grade it!

For EVERY SKETCH - Include a BACKGROUND, FULL SHADING, and use THE ENTIRE page.

SKETCH GRADE SUBJECT
1 ____/15 A Plate of Food [OBSERVATION] Due Oct. 21 (Wed)
2 ____/15 “The World is Ours” [IMAGINATION] Due Oct. 28 (Wed)
3 ____/15 5 Metal Objects [OBSERVATION] Due Nov. 3 (Tues)
4 ____/15 “Celebration” [IMAGINATION] Due Nov. 10 (Tues)
5 ____/15 Transportation [OBSERVATION] Due Nov. 18 (Wed)
6 ____/15 Free Choice [IMAGINATION] Due Dec. 2 (Wed)
7 ____/10 Line Drawing* [OBSERVATION] Due Dec. 9 (Wed)
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[ OBSERVATION ] = The subject must be real. NO photos, computer images, etc. You must be looking at the subject in front of you, and trying your best to render it realistically. The subject must be rendered in a black and white medium (pencil, charcoal, or graphite).

[ IMAGINATION ] = The subject is created completely from the artist’s mind. It may reference objects that are real, but it is not based on any observed object. The subject can be rendered with color, if desired.

[ PHOTO ] = The subject is based on an image. This can include a digital photo or found photo taken by the artist, or by someone else. Printed media and the internet are the best sources for photos. If the sketch is labeled only with this notation, the subject must be drawn realistically and only with pencil, including the use of colored pencils. If it accompanies IMAGINATION then photos can be used as “building blocks” to create an imagination work.

• Assignments in “_” are fully interpretable. Be creative!!!
*As this is a line drawing, no shading is required.

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Intro Portraits

Day One: Draw your idea of what a portrait is.
Bust=Chest of a person past the head. Includes a background.
-Draw for 45 minutes and turn in a completed drawing. No help from teacher, this is to show what you know BEFORE you are taught anything.
This portrait will be used later on in the lesson.

-Day Two-5: Booklets will be made as well as a lesson on each facial feature: face shape, facial proportions, eyes, noses, mouth, ears, hair, and shading. Background will also be introduced.

-Day Six-Eight: A magazine portrait will be chosen and you will use what you have previously learned to complete the portrait.

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End of Quarter Deadline

All assignments that are due for the Quarter need to be turned in by Thursday October 15th by 3pm. No late assignments will be accepted on Friday October 16th. The Quarter ends and all assignments need to be graded and inputted to be counted for this 1st Quarter grading period.

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INTRO-Texture Dragons

We will explore the world of texture by creating a world of dragons with the use of our imaginations.
-The texture dragons are made by creating 16 different textures on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper folded 4 times. After the textures are created draw an imaginary dragon on another sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 paper in pencil. "Color" in the dragon by using all 16 textures within your dragon and background.
-Pick up a 9 1/2 x 12 inch sheet of metal, some steel wool and place it over a sheet of newspaper and "scuff" the metal on both sides, taking away the shine.
-Tape your drawing to one side of the metal. Place a stack of newspapers underneath the metal so there is room for the metal to depress.
-Use a ball point pen to trace your original drawing and indent the metal.
-Once completed, use the ink/soap mixture and paint a thin coat of wide strokes across the metal on whichever side you choose.(Must only be one side)
-Let ink mixture dry overnight.
-Pick up a blank frame and create an interesting design using bright, bold colors around the frame. This will be a nice contrast to the metal dragon.
-Tape the completed dragon piece on the back of the frame and place it one the display wall.

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Fundred Dollar Bill

The Fundred Dollar Bills are a part of a social project called Project Paydirt. The artist Mel Chin got the idea when he started to think about the lead in the soil surrounding New Orleans. He asked someone if they could estimate the cost of fixing such an enormous task, what would the cost be? They estimate $300,000,000.00. He figured he couldn't fund-raise that amount of money, but they could make it. So the project began. He has produced blank "fundred" dollar bills and has been trying to get the word out to teachers about the project. Students can draw their idea of a one hundred dollar bill would look like if they were to create it. Each student needs to create one "fundred" dollar bill. After completion these will be sent to a collection center and then brought by armored truck to Congress in exchange for $300,000,000 dollars.

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Grid Assignment

Grid Drawing

Materials:

white blank grids
media boxes
pictures

Terms and Ideas:

• discuss grid as a more “mathematical” approach to drawing
• discuss schemas in relation to drawing (how the mind attaches labels)

Lesson Exercises & Board Directives:

GRID TECHNIQUE

1. Use a ruler to grid LIGHTLY on your drawing paper. Be sure to use the same dimensions as your photo copy. DO NOT ENLARGE
2. Use the small viewfinder and draw only one block at a time, moving left to right, until the subject is finished.
3. Remember to use relationships to the wall of each square when drawing to ensure the line will match the bordering squares.

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Value Unit

Value Unit/ 6-squares

Materials:

newsprint
12” x 18” white drawing paper
media boxes
rulers

Terms and Ideas:

• discuss black and white are values
• discuss blending techniques
• discuss hand shields (avoiding smudges)
• discuss lighting (source of, diffused, etc.)
• introduce eraser as drawing tool (removing value)

Lesson Exercises & Board Directives:

Value is simply the relative darkness or lightness of a color. Black and white are also referred to as “values.” When your draw you utilize value to create the illusion of 3 dimensional space, light, and shape.

GRADIENT

A gradient is simply a series of progressively increasing or decreasing differences. (drawn example)

1. Make (10) 1” squares in a row on a page in you sketchbook, so that you have a 10” x 1” strip.
2. From left to right, create a gradient from absolute white, to absolute black.
3. Use your pencil to make 8 values in-between that show progression from white to black. Each step should be an equal jump from the previous value, to the next.

HATCH, CROSS-HATCH, STIPPLE, & ERASER

1. Pick any simple but interesting object. Be sure it is interesting, as you will be drawing it four times. It can be from your personal belongings, a friend, or from the room.
2. Divide a page in your sketchbook into 4 equal parts.
3. Starting with the upper left square, label them with small lettering H, CH, S, and E
4. (drawn example)
5. Use each respective technique to render the object. Be sure to practice each method as discussed. This is a learning exercise – don’t get frustrated!

6 SQUARES

1. Divide paper into 6 even squares each equal to (6” x 6”) with ruler.
2. Square #1-Cube/shaded
3. Square #2-Sphere/cross-hatch
4. Square #3-Cone/Stipple
5. Square #4-Cylinder/Hatch
6. Square#5 & 6-Free Choice with shading of choice

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Line Unit

Line Unit

Materials:

newsprint
media boxes

Terms and Ideas:

• discuss definitions
• discuss difference between outline contour, and cross contour
• discuss line “emotion”

Lesson Exercises & Board Directives:

line n. 1. The path traced by a moving point. 2. A thin continuous mark, as that made by a pen, pencil, or brush applied to a surface. 3. A real or imaginary mark positioned in relation to fixed points of reference. 4. A border, boundary, or demarcation. 5. A contour or an outline. 6. Any of the marks that make up the formal design of a picture.

con•tour n. 1. a. The outline of a figure, body, or mass. b. A line that represents such an outline. (drawn example)

OUTLINE CONTOUR

1. Pick a view of the room that includes at least three classmates. Pay attention to how the contour lines of one mass interacts with another.
2. Draw only the outline (outside lines) of each figure, body, or mass. If several small masses are in proximity to each other – treat them as one mass. (drawn example)
3. Fill your entire paper. Do NOT work extremely small and centered on your paper.

CROSS CONTOUR

Cross contour drawings are when you draw every line that you see in a study. The only thing a cross contour line drawing lacks, when compared to a normal drawing, is the use of value. (drawn example)

CONTINUOUS

Continuous line drawings involve focus. In this style of line drawing you have one simple thing to be sure NOT to do; lift your pencil. A continuous line drawing is exactly that – a continual line that eventually makes up the entire picture. Are you up to the challenge?

(drawn example)

BLIND

Blind line drawings, like continuous line drawings, require focus. These drawings always end up bringing out the laughter, and really aim to push the mind’s ability to envision what it is drawing. For this exercise, your view of your paper will be blocked by a drawing board – held by your partner. Keep in mind the skills you learned while doing the contour and continuous line drawings.

UPSIDE DOWN

Upside down drawing are meant to change our way of thinking by taking a small amount of a drawing at a time, but this time, we are turning the picture upside down and concentrating on the lines shown and taking the drawing piece by piece.

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Elements Book

Elements Book

Materials:

2 sheets of 12 x 12 art paper
Media boxes
Glue Stick
Markers

Terms and Ideas:
Vocabulary included in example sheet
Line, Shape, Form, Texture, Value, Color, Space

Board Directives:
Fold Each sheet of paper in ½ and then diagonally. Fold inward to create a square from the outside. On the second sheet after folding it diagonally, fold diagonal corners back half way. Fold inward. Glue two squares together to make a “book”.
Design the outside cover with the title: “Elements of Design” then write students name also on the cover and have them decorate as they wish.
Label each set of 4 squares as directed by teacher, as instruction is given one square at a time.

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Do It Nows-Week 1

Week 1(8/17/09)

INTRO
Thunderstorm
Why do you “need” to create art?
Draw what you did afterschool yesterday.
What is the difference between beauty & ugliness?
Draw your favorite snack foods.
Do artists have an obligation to tell the truth? Why?
Someone being respectful.
Do photographs ever lie? How?

ART 1
Mechanical object
Define realistic
Space ship landed
Can art change the way people feel about themselves?
Draw a scene from when you were little
Define art based on your personal experience
Paradise
Is art ever actually “now”? If so, how?

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Name Folder Design

1. Use the blank side of the folder
2. Write your name in a font that shows "who" you are.
3. Complete your design with elements about you!
4. Use colored pencils, markers, or crayons to add color to your design
5. Present Folder to class and tell us a little bit about yourself.

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Intro to Art Quarter 1 Sketchbook Assignment Sheet

For EVERY SKETCH - Include a BACKGROUND, FULL SHADING, and use THE ENTIRE page.

SKETCH SUBJECT
1 An Outdoor Sketch [OBSERVATION] Due Aug. 26 (Wed)
2 Kitchen Utensils (zoomed & cropped) [OBSERVATION] Due Sept. 2 (Wed)
3 Articles of Clothing (min. 2 overlapping) [OBSERVATION] Due Sept. 9 (Wed)
4 Shoe w/ Laces Cross-Contour* (high detail) [OBSERVATION] Due Sept. 16 (Wed)
5 A Plant [OBSERVATION] Due Sept. 23 (Wed)
6 “The Year 2050” [IMAGINATION] Due Sept. 30 (Wed)
7 A Room: Continuous-Line Drawing* [OBSERVATION] Due Oct. 7 (Wed)

[ OBSERVATION ] = The subject must be real. NO photos, computer images, etc. You must be looking at the subject in front of you, and trying your best to render it realistically. The subject must be rendered in a black and white medium (pencil, charcoal, or graphite).

[ IMAGINATION ] = The subject is created completely from the artist’s mind. It may reference objects that are real, but it is not based on any observed object. The subject can be rendered with color, if desired.

[ PHOTO ] = The subject is based on an image. This can include a digital photo or found photo taken by the artist, or by someone else. Printed media and the internet are the best sources for photos. If the sketch is labeled only with this notation, the subject must be drawn realistically and only with pencil, including the use of colored pencils. If it accompanies IMAGINATION then photos can be used as “building blocks” to create an imagination work.

• Assignments in “_” are fully interpretable. Be creative!!!
*As this is a line drawing, no shading is required.

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Art 1-Quarter 1 Sketchbook Assignment Sheet

For EVERY SKETCH - Include a BACKGROUND, FULL SHADING, and use THE ENTIRE page.

SKETCH SUBJECT
1 A Corner of Your Bedroom [OBSERVATION] Due Aug. 26 (Wed)
2 Silverware (zoomed & cropped) [OBSERVATION] Due Sept. 2 (Wed)
3 4 Shoes (min. 2 overlapping) [OBSERVATION] Due Sept. 9 (Wed)
4 Bicycle Cross-Contour* (high detail) [OBSERVATION] Due Sept. 16 (Wed)
5 A Family Member (Pets Count Too) [OBSERVATION] Due Sept. 23 (Wed)
6 “Outer Space” [IMAGINATION] Due Sept. 30 (Wed)
7 Outdoor Continuous-Line Drawing* [OBSERVATION] Due Oct. 7 (Wed)

[ OBSERVATION ] = The subject must be real. NO photos, computer images, etc. You must be looking at the subject in front of you, and trying your best to render it realistically. The subject must be rendered in a black and white medium (pencil, charcoal, or graphite).

[ IMAGINATION ] = The subject is created completely from the artist’s mind. It may reference objects that are real, but it is not based on any observed object. The subject can be rendered with color, if desired.

[ PHOTO ] = The subject is based on an image. This can include a digital photo or found photo taken by the artist, or by someone else. Printed media and the internet are the best sources for photos. If the sketch is labeled only with this notation, the subject must be drawn realistically and only with pencil, including the use of colored pencils. If it accompanies IMAGINATION then photos can be used as “building blocks” to create an imagination work.

• Assignments in “_” are fully interpretable. Be creative!!!
*As this is a line drawing, no shading is required.

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Do It Now's and Sketchbooks

You are required to have your sketchbook in class every day. (5 points per day) In the first 5 minutes of class there will be a prompt/image located on the board. Please sit down at your desk and begin the day’s sketch/journal.

In addition to the daily “Do It Now” you will also have a sketchbook assignment due every week. (10-15 points each)
I will provide you with a sketchbook at the beginning of the course which you will be completing your assignments in. You will receive a new assignment sheet each quarter. For each quarter you will be expected to complete 7 assignments
You will meet with me each week to individually and grade the assignment, according to the sketchbook rubric.
Basic Skills- Includes a background, Full shading, uses the entire page
Fulfills Assignment- Artwork is appropriate, meets the theme.
Care & Effort- Craftsmanship

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Art 1 and Intro to Art Syllabus

OBJECTIVE Art I is an introductory course designed to teach self-expression in the visual arts, and to develop and refine the student’s previously learned art skills. It focuses on teaching the principles and elements of design – the building blocks of learning and understanding art. Art I also enables the student to experiment with new materials and techniques, enhance their expression, and foster creative problem solving.
GRADING Grades will also be available on http://www.psbusd.org/public/
Effort and Participation 10%
Being on time to class.
Maintaining a positive attitude.
Completing required assignments.
Following the classroom and BHS rules.

Sketchbook 20%

Drawing assignments are categorized by imagination or observation. Grades are based on thoroughness, neatness, creativity, detail, composition, and improvement. All sketches are required to be numbered and labeled in order.

Projects 70%

All assignments are graded individually using the following grading scale:
97-100 = A+, 94-96 = A, 90-93= A-, 87-89 = B+, 84-86 = B, 80-83 = B-, 77-79 = C+, 74-76 = C, 70-73 = C-, 60-69 = D, AND BELOW 59 = F

POLICIES
If a student is tardy 5 times to class, a Saturday School will be assigned.
A student will receive an “F” grade if there have been 6 truancies (cuts) or a combination of 10 or more truancies (cuts) and/or unexcused absences per semester.

RULES
Clean up at the end of the period---entire table is clean, equipment and supplies put away and you are in your assigned seat.
No eating or beverages in the classroom at any time.
Be in your seat when the bell rings or you will be marked tardy.
Do not touch anything but your own work.
If you need to leave the class for any reason, please have your hall pass signed by the teacher.
Cell phones must remain OFF, or silent, or they will be confiscated and delivered to the main office for parent pick up.
Foul language is not appropriate in the classroom.

CONTACT
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, or to contact me during the year for any reason, please leave a voicemail for me at 747-8325 Ext. 9329 and I will make every effort to return your call within 48 hours. Please include a daytime phone number where you can be reached. Email: mnelson@beniciaunified.org

PERMISSION TO PUBLISH
I would like to share exemplary work from Benicia High School with the community via the internet and in public/school shows.
We are asking permission for your child's work to be published for a reasonable period of time. If you give your permission, please sign below and return as soon as possible. Art work will not be used for any other purposes.

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Art 1 Course Overview

The Art I program is designed to begin with the Elements of Design, which includes basic drawing techniques and color theory, and then transition to the Principles of Design. Within this structure the beginning student has the opportunity to build upon his/her previous knowledge and progress into an intermediate-level artist. The projects are designed to be both educational and fun, and utilize many different types of media.


Semester 1 – Elements of Design

1. Folder Construction w/ Name Design
2. Clay Self-Portrait
3. Elements Book
4. The Viewfinder & Finding Relationships in Subjects
5. Line Unit: Contour/Continuous/Blind/Upside Down
6. Value Unit: Stipple/Shade/Hatch/Cross-Hatch
7. Grid Drawing Unit: Study/Black & White/Color
8. One Point Perspective
9. Portrait and Gesture Drawing
10. Sharpie Self-Portrait
11. Color Wheel Mandala

Semester 2 –Principles of Design

1. Color Wheel Beads
2. Principles Book
3. Cartooning
4. Google Doodle
5. Acrylic Painting
6. Enlarge-It
7. Shape Shifting
8. Chalk Murals
9. Create a Company
10. Printmaking
11. Water Color Painting
12. Mixed Media Collage
13. Copper Enameling
14. Free Project

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Intro to Art Course Overview

The Intro to Art program is designed to begin with basic drawing techniques and color theory, and then transition to the Elements and Principles of Design. Within this structure the beginning student has the opportunity to build upon his/her previous knowledge and progress into an intermediate-level artist. The projects are designed to be both educational and fun, and utilize many different types of media. In addition to the projects listed below, students will also be required to complete weekly sketchbook assignments.


First Quarter – Elements of Design

1. Folder Construction w/ Name Design
2. Elements Book
3. Line Unit: Contour/Continuous/Blind/Upside Down
4. Value Unit: Stipple/Shade/Hatch/Cross-Hatch
5. Grid Drawing Unit: Study/Black & White/Color
6. Texture Dragons
7. Portrait Drawing
8. Describing Word


Second Quarter – Color Theory / Principles of Design

1. Color Wheel Beads
2. Principles Book
3. Divided Space
4. Hidden Triangle
5. Up Close Painting
6. My Favorite Things
7. Color Scheme Landscapes
8. Coloring Book
9. “Create A Scene” Collage

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