creative drawings, shading techniques review and practice, pen and graphite drawings, texture shading, colored pencils and oil pastels techniques, design stylizing techniques, non-traditional art media, mix-media, introduction to watercolor pencils, watercolor techniques, etc.
semester 2
Focus on drawing, painting and printing media:
unusual painting media,
creative designs - practice eye-hand coordination, pen and ink drawings, pattern values and creative application, introduction to silk screen printing, optical illusions and OpArt - review perspective, collages and acrylic paintings, composition and colors in Art.
warm-ups
Imagination workout
Design a van
assignments
drawing
pencil
Review values
Notebook page
Tree drawing
Facial proportions
pen & ink
Pen & ink basics
Patterns
Landscape doodle
Pattern wrap
Creative patterns
colored pencils
Colored pencils
Weaving pattern
Celtic knots basics
Celtic design
Celtic design challenge
Opart
eye drawing
rings & circles pattern design
anamorphic drawing
architectural illusions
other drawing media
Symbolist collage painting
Oil pastels self-portrait
Oil pastels on transparency
Charcoal self-portrait
painting
Coffee painting
mixed media
Surrealist landscape
Mandala
Stylizing
Collage
Collage
printmaking
Silk screen printing
other media
Sculpey canes
Checkerboard
syllabus
Prerequisites: successful completion of a full year of Art 1
Course available to: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
Students will continue to build art vocabulary and apply it on an every day basis.
Students will apply their knowledge of elements and principles of art, art history and aesthetics by creating art projects using a variety of techniques in painting, drawing, print making, sculpture, and other forms of fine art.
The course is a studio type class. The focus of the course is experimenting with different art media. Students will try a variety of art techniques and materials to find what they like the most. Assignments must be completed according to times/dates as noted when assignment is given. If a student is absent, student must make up missed work. Making up assignments is the student’s responsibility. Students are required to participate in art activities at all times
Full credit will be given to all FINISHED assignments turned in on time.
Projects will be graded on the basis of appropriate incorporation of artistic elements, creativity/originality, proper use of art tools, and timely turning in of an assignment.
Students must follow the teacher’s instructions to fulfill the project requirements.
Art 2 is an advanced art course and expectations of your art work will be high.
NOTE: Unless an assignment specifically requires copying, it will be interpreted in the same manner as plagiarism and is not acceptable.
rules
GRADING
1. All assignments must be completed on or before the due date.
2. Unfinished artwork is graded as such.
3. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up all work. You can sign out art supplies if needed.
4. If your project requires extra time to be completed, you have to make arrangements with me prior the due date. This is your responsibility.
5. Each project has a rubric with specific requirements and guidelines. Follow them.
6. Unless an assignment specifically requires copying, it will be interpreted in the same manner as plagiarism.
7. You are also graded for your in-class studio work.
CLASSROOM RULES
1. Food, drinks, candy, gum are not allowed in the Art rooms. A bottle of WATER is permitted in room 206 (only).
2. Cell phones are not allowed at any time. Phones should be turned off and put away.
3. Be in the room before the bell rings. Dropping your stuff and leaving does not qualify you as being on time.
4. Sit at your assigned seat unless I give you OK to move. That means you do not walk around the room during the class.
5. Talk quietly with students at your table. Do not talk during the instructional time.
6. Draw, paint, etc. on your artwork only!
7. Use materials from your tote-tray only... don't go into other people's trays.
8. You can bring your work home anytime. You are responsible for having it back next day.
9. If you must swear, please do it elsewhere... Thanks.
10. You are responsible for cleaning your work area and the tools that you used.
11. If you are in the Graphics lab, use the printers for the current ART assignments only!!!
12. Encourage your fellow classmates in a positive way... treat them fairly and nicely. This room should be a fun and comfortable place for everyone.
