Art 1 - High School - Semester Course - Elements of Art

In this semester-long course, learners will cover topics covered in a Art 1 class in a school.  We will learn about the Elements of Art while creating artwork.  Subject matter of art projects will vary, and may change based on the interests of the learners in the class.

The following format will be followed:  
[Week 1] - Lecture, Notes, Practice Activities 
[Week 2] - Project Work.  
*The color unit has significantly more information, so that unit will last for three weeks.  
*Learners will be expected to spend approximately one to two hours outside of class each week working on their art projects.

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Class Schedule:
Weeks 1-2 - Line
Weeks 3-4 - Shape 
Weeks 5-6 - Form 
Weeks 7-8 - Value 
Weeks 9-11 - Color 
Weeks 12-13 - Texture 
Weeks 14-15 - Space 
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Required Materials:
Mixed-Media Paper Pad, 9x12 
Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener
Ruler
Scissors
Black Sharpies - Fine & Ultra Fine
Colored Pencil Set
Marker Set
Watercolor Set (Pan Preferred over tubes)
Water Can
Paper Towels
Palette or Palette Paper Pad
Basic Acrylic Paint Set (craft paint or small artist tube set)
Basic Brush Set

**These materials can be purchased at any art supply store.  The Artist's Loft brand at Michaels is a great affordable option!  

This set from Michaels ranges from $40-60 and contains a lot of what they will need:
https://www.michaels.com/product/101-piece-deluxe-easel-art-set-by-artists-loft-necessities-10435559?michaelsStore=3710&inv=2
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Class Policies

*Please have learners log in 2-3 minutes before the scheduled class start time so that we can start on time.

*All class times are approximate.  Class length may vary due to student ability and class size.  Classes are designed to be no longer than the time allotted.

*Late/Missed Class Policy - All courses will begin on time as long as one learner is in the classroom.  In the event that no students are in the classroom at the assigned class time, the teacher will leave a message on the discussion board and exit the classroom after 10 minutes.  Class recordings are available upon request.  

***Tardy Policy - Learners who have missed ten minutes or more of the class time should request a transfer.  I will lock the meeting after ten minutes so that the students in class are not distracted by late students.  Instruction is given step-by-step, so tardiness detracts from everyone's learning experience.  I am happy to work with you to try to meet your scheduling needs and want each learner to have an optimal experience!

***I do not check or respond to messages while I am teaching classes.  I will respond as soon as I can after class has ended.

*Certificates of completion are available upon request.