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.
Claire has really been enjoying this class! We’ve tried co-ops, local art teachers, and even middle school classes at the local university, but nothing clicked until now. She’s always loved painting, but needed a little guidance to grow. The projects she’s done have been so impressive, and I can already see her skills improving — especially her use of color. We’re so thankful to have found you!”
— Jill, Parent
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.
High School Credits
- 0.5 credit
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
