Foundation Studio
Foundation Studio is an introductory course in which students will explore a variety of arts materials, tools, and techniques. It provides a comprehensive visual foundation, which is necessary for the total development of the high school student artist. The course will lead students through an exploration of techniques in the visual arts across a variety of mediums, both two-dimensional and three dimensional. Students will be introduced to various concepts and ideas from art history, engage in discussions and critiques using the language of visual art and design, explore the elements of art and principles of design, and develop their own personal ideas through their art making practice. Artistic conceptual development will be explored through long term and short term projects, sketchbook assignments and writing responses. Grades: 9,10,11,12.
Course Topics:
- Elements and Principles of Art and Design
- Art History
- Visual Art Vocabulary
- Color Theory
- 2D and 3D Dimensional Design
- Brainstorming
- Self Evaluation
- Peer Evaluation/Critique
- INTRODUCATION TO THE COURSE:
PROJECT 1: LETTER DESIGN PROJECT
PROJECT 2: 'I AM' SELF PORTRAIT COLLAGE
PROJECT 3: 30/30 Photography Project
PROJECT 2: 'I AM' SELF PORTRAIT COLLAGE
PROJECT 3: 30/30 Photography Project
POSSIBLE FUTURE PROJECTS :
RADIAL DESIGN PROJECT
RADIAL DESIGN PROJECT
SHOE TRANSFORMATION PROJECT