Drawing I
Available to students grade 9-12
Term I of this semester course will focus on observational drawing. Students will be instructed in drawing what they “see”, developing their eye and hand coordination, and how to arrange objects on a page to create exciting and well-structured compositions. A variety of media will be explored, such as pencil, charcoal, and pen & ink. During Term 2 the course will introduce color into drawing, using a variety of media, i.e. Prismacolor, pastels, colored ink. Through critiques and self-evaluations, students will be able to assess the components of “good” art.
Term I of this semester course will focus on observational drawing. Students will be instructed in drawing what they “see”, developing their eye and hand coordination, and how to arrange objects on a page to create exciting and well-structured compositions. A variety of media will be explored, such as pencil, charcoal, and pen & ink. During Term 2 the course will introduce color into drawing, using a variety of media, i.e. Prismacolor, pastels, colored ink. Through critiques and self-evaluations, students will be able to assess the components of “good” art.
Drawing II
Available to students grade 10-12 that have successfully completed Drawing I
his course builds upon skills and art developed in Drawing I. Advanced skills in color application, compositional alternatives, spatial relationships, and new media will be investigated. Drawing the human figure from a model and other new subject matter will be explored, such as still life, landscapes, and mixed media drawing. Through critiques and self-evaluations, students will be able to assess the components of “good” art. As in any fine arts course, individual and inventive expression is encouraged.
his course builds upon skills and art developed in Drawing I. Advanced skills in color application, compositional alternatives, spatial relationships, and new media will be investigated. Drawing the human figure from a model and other new subject matter will be explored, such as still life, landscapes, and mixed media drawing. Through critiques and self-evaluations, students will be able to assess the components of “good” art. As in any fine arts course, individual and inventive expression is encouraged.