Studio Art 1
STUDIO ART 1
Recommended For: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Prerequisites: None
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the world of visual arts. The course will begin with an initial foundation and introduction to the visual arts vocabulary including the elements of art, principles of design and the steps of the critique process (description, analysis, interpretation, judgment). After the initial foundation, students will be exposed to different perspectives within the visual arts through six themes. The series of themes begins with focusing on the elements of art, art inspired by the natural world, printmaking, color theory, portraiture, sculpture, and independent study. Through these sequential themes, students will learn about various art mediums, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, observational skills, more in-depth art vocabulary, the lives of different artists, historical and cultural connections, and a variety of other topics. Students will create concept-specific projects and will learn how to evaluate themselves as well as their peers through the use of rubrics. Writing assignments, discussions, critiques, group work, and other activities will be the outlet for students to express their understanding of art and the creative process.
By the end of this course, students will be able to discuss, interpret, and analyze works of art by identifying the use of the elements of art and the principles of design. Also, students will become exposed to the various purposes of art throughout time and in their own culture as well as the culture of others.
Elements of Art & Principles of Design spheres
Observational Objects
My shoes
Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness Portraits
Linear and nonlinear perspective
Forced perspective
four squares - expression
Gestural drawing, face and body proportions
Up close & personal animal oil pastels
scratchboards and micrography
multimedia activism
sculpture
linocuts Value, Hope, Dream Group mural
artist inspiration & interview
Go See Art
Own interest project