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Introduction to Art - I
Introduction to Art I - CP/H
 Semester Course
2.5 credits

Prerequisites
Foundation Course
open to Grades 9-12

Course Description

Introduction to Art: Exploration of Visual Ideas & Media is a semester course that introduces students to a variety of media. Students will explore many diverse art techniques and approaches as ways of communicating their ideas. Development of technical skills and vocabulary will include all the elements and principles of art; formalism, realism, and abstraction; aesthetics and color theory. projects will include drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and mixed media, with emphasis on critical thinking, craftsmanship, and presentation of artwork. Students are also required to keep a personal sketchbook and study specific artists, cultures, and art historical movements. Creativity, craftsmanship, personal effort, critical thinking, sketchbooks, and monthly homework assignments are all included in the grading process. in order to succeed in this class, students must meet the required criteria given for all the assignments, be prepared to question and critique their own work as well as the work of other artists and approach each art process with an open mind and a positive attitude.

Course Syllabus

  • Overall Review of Art & Design Elements & Principles
    • line, shape, form, space, value, texture, color
    • balance, contrast, pattern, movement, rhythm, emphasis, unit
  • Drawing
    • contour
    • figure drawing
    • perspective
  • Design & Printmaking
    • letterform lino cut
      • abstract composition based on line & pattern
      • crop a letter of type and repeat the print multiple times
  • Space
    • positive & negative
    • composition
  • 3D
    • one small clay project
    • rattles, figures, etc…
    • one other 3D
    • cardboard/matboard/papier mache/wire/wood/mixed media, etc…
  • Color Theory
    • primary
    • secondary
    • tertiary
    • monochromatic
  • Painting Techniques
    • tempera v. acrylic v. watercolor
    • Collage
    • composition & contrast
  • Map of Life
    • non-representational, expressive self-portrait
    • see brainstorming handout & examples
  • Representational/Non-Representational/Abstract
  • Group Critiques & Individual Self Assessment
    • mostly verbal, some written
  • Art History & Vocabulary
    • in connection to hands-on work
  • Developing your personal style & collaborating with others
    • Group Brainstorms, Discussions, Critiques
    • Compromises & Agreements
    • Collaborative Work & Individual Work


SUPPLIES NEEDED (Every day!)

  • SKETCHBOOK – 9x12 Spiral bound sketchbook
  • PENCILS – Package of #2 pencils (10 pkg.) continuous


HONORS v. CP

  • Weekly/bi-Monthly homework in honors = 1+ hour per week (Bi-Monthly = 2+ hour assignment)
  • More emphasis on sketchbook development, multi-step planning, & multi-part projects
  • More emphasis on writing in honors


HOMEWORK

  • SKETCHBOOK
    • Brainstorms, clippings, sketches, reflections, etc…
  • READINGS
    • Articles & worksheets related to specific artists & art movements
  • RESEARCH & INVESTIGATION
    • we are influenced by everything we see… new ideas are everywhere
    • books, magazines, newspapers, internet, TV, etc.
    • museums, galleries & art centers
      • Attleboro Art Museum
      • DeCordova Museum & Sculpture Park
      • Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
      • Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Boston
  • You will receive a check minus, a check or a check plus based on how thoroughly you complete HWs.


GRADING SYSTEM

  • 10% = HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS & IN CLASS WRITTEN WORK
    Late HW policy: -20 points/day, after 5 days becomes 0.
  • 40% = CLASS PARTICIPATION – attitude, effort & attendance
  • 50% = FINISHED RESULTS
  • 100% TOTAL
The Final Exam is 10% of your overall semester grade.

Click any of the boxes below to visit the webpage for a specific art course
Intro I
Intro II
Drawing
Painting & Printmaking
Mural-Making
Ceramics
Sculpture
Advanced 3D
Graphic Design I
Graphic Design II
Photo-Art
Advanced Digital Processes
Animation
Art in the Community
Portfolio Prep.
AP Studio Art
Art Club
Empty Bowls
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Example Student Artwork

"Map of Life" project: Example 1



"Map of Life" project: Example 2



"Super-Size Me" Project

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Updated: October 17, 2008  



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