Description
Art 1 – Mixed Media offers a non-competitive, step-by-step drawing method where self-expression and creativity can flourish. We’ll explore a wide variety of drawing styles and media.
Drawing is a teachable skill that anyone can learn.
Students draw along with the instructor to create their images with direct, step-by-step instruction. They will learn to identify Five Basic Elements of Shape and use these shapes together to create realistic drawings – piece by piece.
Many of the lessons highlight a particular artist or a cultural artistic style. We’ll also explore wildlife, nature, still life, architectural structures, and proportion. Each lesson is different from semester to semester.
Materials needed:
- black permanent markers (Fine Point and Ultra Fine Point)
- color markers (Prismacolor is the best, Crayola is good)
- Art Paper (card stock or Bristol and paper with a texture (Canson))
- watercolor paper
- watercolor pencils
- watercolor paint
- canvas paper (optional)
- artist paint brushes (flat and round edges)
- colored pencils (Prismacolor is an excellent choice)
- soft chalk pastels
- oil pastels
- kneadable eraser, art eraser (Magic Rub)
- acrylic paint
- Graphite Pencils (6B, H or HB)
- Workable Fixatif (optional, prevents smudging, allows easy rework)
- crayons
Homework consists of completing the in-class projects and submitting a photo copy or scanned copy of the completed projects back to me each week. No quizzes planned at this time. All assessment is summative.
Recommended Grade Levels
- 4th grade and up
Art 2 – Advanced Art is for students who are confident about their drawing ability and want to learn more advanced techniques.
Estimated Workload
- Students are not given homework
- Students may need to complete art work that wasn’t completed in class
