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Middle School Exploring Two-Dimensional Art
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Get ready to unleash your creativity in the vibrant world of two-dimensional art. In this course, you’ll tell your own story through art as you develop skills in drawing, painting, and more! Get inspired as you investigate artworks and how to use the elements of art and principles of design as you create and reflect on your own art. There are supplies you’ll need to purchase for this class, but don’t worry. You have choices in what you can use.
Major Topics and Concepts
• investigate the elements of art and principles of design
• identify personal responsibilities when creating works of art
• experiment with different materials to practice drawing
• use a grid to plan and create a drawing
• explore how to create value and form in drawings
• draw a simple subject from observation
• reflect on and discuss artistic process and goals with instructor
• experiment with colored drawing materials
• explore color theory
• experiment with mixing paint
• explore artistic careers
• paint a close-up subject
• analyze an artwork to determine its meaning
• use the artistic process to create drawings, mixed media, and paintings
• create an artist statement to reflect on own work and how it conveys the intended meaning
Competencies
Drawing Fundamentals
Students will demonstrate an understanding of drawing fundamentals by describing two-dimensional art, explaining elements of art, and explaining principles of design.
Value in Drawing
Students will demonstrate an understanding of value in drawing by explaining value techniques, describing the impact of value in drawing, and explaining value scales.
Color Fundamentals
Students will demonstrate an understanding of color fundamentals by explaining properties of color, explaining colorful drawing tools, and explaining the impact of color in drawing.
Painting Foundations
Students will demonstrate an understanding of painting foundations by explaining mixing colors, describing the color wheel, and explaining composition.
