art foundations 1

Course objective: this course is designed as a general overview of the elements of art and principles of design. This is primarily achieved through studio work (art projects), and supplemented with discussions and activities of art aesthetics, art criticism and art history.

PROJECT	Core Learning
upside down picasso	line, right brain function
color wheel	color
visual music	modern art- expressionism, line, shape,color, oil pastels
sketch book (art journal)	form and function, new art medium, self expression- making personal connections to art
still life	value drawing
portfolio	composition/space, use of color, value, illusion form
cityscape	2 point perspective, line, creating illusion of depth, new art medium
fantasy bugs	pattern, texture, balance,composition
worst nightmare	drawing from imagination, value, visual emotion
mosaic	simple design, color new art medium historic and cultural connections
medicine wheel	visual symbols, story telling, new art medium, cultural connectons
winter scene	watercolor painting, & techniques new art medium
bookmaking	form and function, mixed mediums
comics	story telling, line
artist report	research and report on specific artist Art History