The Starry Night - Vincent van Gogh
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The Persistence of Memory - Salvador Dali
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Course Outline:
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All students are given a paper copy of the course outline at the beginning of class. If students lose their copy, they are responsible for printing another one. ---------------->
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Class Information:
Some of the assignments we complete are:
- Pencil sketch to demonstrate understanding of the principles and elements of design
- Bob Ross painting teaching value (*Student choice assignment :-)
- Through the keyhole OR eye reflection pencil sketch
- Spooky charcoal sketch to practice using the techniques presented in class
- Chalk pastel landscape or animal
- Oil pastel abstract
- Art History: Famous artist research assignment and PowerPoint presentation
- Zentangle (If time)
- Pottery (mugs and vases and/or jewelry)
- Combining mediums assignment (use at least two different mediums in the same piece of artwork)
- Acrylic painting
- Watercolor painting
- Recycled material art
Some of the assignments we complete are:
- Pencil sketch to demonstrate understanding of the principles and elements of design
- Bob Ross painting teaching value (*Student choice assignment :-)
- Through the keyhole OR eye reflection pencil sketch
- Spooky charcoal sketch to practice using the techniques presented in class
- Chalk pastel landscape or animal
- Oil pastel abstract
- Art History: Famous artist research assignment and PowerPoint presentation
- Zentangle (If time)
- Pottery (mugs and vases and/or jewelry)
- Combining mediums assignment (use at least two different mediums in the same piece of artwork)
- Acrylic painting
- Watercolor painting
- Recycled material art
Important Concepts:
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Principles and Elements of Design
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Composition Guidelines
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Principles and Elements Grid
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Pencil Sketching:
These are just a few samples of the different grades of pencil, as well as some of the sketching techniques we will cover in class. A much more detailed handout is given to each student at the beginning of the sketching unit.
*Students have the opportunity to work with solid graphite pencils, but be warned... they are fragile and easily broken if dropped or mishandled.
*Students have the opportunity to work with solid graphite pencils, but be warned... they are fragile and easily broken if dropped or mishandled.
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Charcoal:
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Note: Smudging and blending can be done with a variety of materials such as: paper towel, Kleenex, finger, q-tips etc. Experiment to discover different effects. If you have accidentally made a section too dark or would like to add highlights, and eraser can be a great tool!
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Chalk Pastel
Note: Many of the techniques you have learned during our lessons on charcoal will be the same, or similar, to those for chalk pastel. Especially the blending techniques and tools :-) Hairspray can also be a great way to seal your work when it is complete.
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Oil Pastel:
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Acrylic Painting:
Painting Rules:
- Always clean and dry your materials; take care of our stuff!
- Don't take excessive amounts of paint. A little goes a long way and you can always come back for more.
- You are responsible for cleaning up your desk and surrounding area
- Anyone displaying disrespectful behavior towards materials will not be allowed to paint...no second chances.
- Always clean and dry your materials; take care of our stuff!
- Don't take excessive amounts of paint. A little goes a long way and you can always come back for more.
- You are responsible for cleaning up your desk and surrounding area
- Anyone displaying disrespectful behavior towards materials will not be allowed to paint...no second chances.
Types of brushes and strokes:
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Techniques:
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| Acrylic Application Techniques pdf |
Water Colour Painting:
Pottery: