art foundations 2

course objective: a further exploration of the elements of art and principles of design through studio work (art projects) with discussions and activities to deepen understanding in the areas of art criticism, art aesthetics and art history.

Art Foundations 1 is a prerequisite for this course.

project	focus
greek proportion	line, proportion, right brain
picasso's one liners	3-D line, gesture, wire sculpture
tessellations	3-D cube design in tri color
charcoal figure drawing	medium, value
reverse value drawing	medium, value
portfolio	design, symbolism
animation	line, motion
stipple drawing	space, value
pysanka eggs	color & symbols
(option 1:) set design/painting through discussions and activities	new art medium collaboration with theater (school play)
(option 2:) fresco painting	new art medium, art history
(option 3:) fabric art	new art medium, art history
printmaking	art history, new art medium
watercolor painting	new art techniques
bookmaking & illustration	new & mixed art medium, form & function
expressionism	visual abstraction
art from nature	use of found objects, new art medium/ assemblage
artist report	art history research