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Art 2- Drawing, Watercolor, Photography
Ms. Tessa (She/Her)
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In this 15-week semester course, we will work on projects and concepts of The Principles and Elements of Art within 3 units: Drawing, Color Theory (watercolor), and Digital Photography.
Class Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this semester-long, 15-week, art course, we will be working on an array of art mediums and techniques. This course will fulfill the art elective needed, and by the end of the 15 weeks, students will leave with a course completed certificate. During our time together, students will be more confident in creating, as well as informed of different techniques, definitions, theories, and artists. Each week, I will explain the project that we will be working on by both example and verbal...
- Students will learn such things as: -Color theory & Terms -Elements of Art: Line, value, texture, space, color, shape/form -Principles of Art: Balance, emphasis, contrast, movement, rhythm, pattern, unity -Composition -Point of View -Photo Composition -Depth of Field
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Grading
Frequency: includedDetails: There are no grades for this class. There is, however, a certificate of Completion that will be presented at the end of the semester. This is contingent on completing all of the assignments.
What you will need. Week-by-week breakdown: Week 1: -Graphite Pencil Set (These are a set of 5 or more pencils from 2H-8B/ you can get them at any art or hobby store, as well as Staples) -Drawing paper (9x12) -Erasure -Blending tools (look like rolled-up white paper pencils)- You can also use a simple Q-Tip -Printed out handout OR access to handout on computer Week 2/3: -Ruler -Graphite Pencils -Drawing Paper (9x12) -Blending Tool/Qtip -Erasure -Drawing Paper -Scissors -Small magazine clipping of black and white picture (we will talk more about this) 3"x 3" or 4" x 4" Week 4: -Compressed black charcoal sticks -Vine charcoal -Drawing paper -Blending tool/Qtip -Apron and table covering (this is a messy medium) Week 5: -Compressed black charcoal sticks -Vine charcoal -Drawing Paper -Blending Tool/Qtip -Erasure -An open mind Week 6/7: -11x14 Drawing paper -Compressed black charcoal sticks -Charcoal vine -Blending tool/Qtip -Black and white magazine/newspaper picture- cut out -Glue Stick -Apron and table covering (another messy project) Week 8: -Watercolor paint (in the tubes)-Red, Yellow, Blue -Rounded brush -Watercolor paper (9x12) -Jar of water -Paint Palette -Pencil -Ruler -Handout Week9/10: -Watercolor Paper (9x12) -Watercolor paint (red, yellow, blue) -Jar of water -Palette -Brushes of varying sizes -Pencil -Eraser Week 11: -Watercolor paper (9x12) -Watercolor paint (black, grey, white) -Jar of water -Palette -Brushes of varying sizes -Scissors Week:12: Museum Visit -Listening ears -Watching eyes -Lots of questions Week 13: -A digital/phone camera ** a phone will work beautifully -Ability to take photos of specific things within their immediate environment (ie: pencil, foot, leaf, hand, etc.) for a photo composition scavenger hunt -Handout Week 14: -Digital/phone Camera -A set-up Still-life within their space (we will talk more about this) Week 15: -Editing techniques/ Wrap up of the course. -Phone/digital camera
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
There may be the use of scissors during the drawing unit. Guidance at Guardian's discretion. We will also be taking a "field trip" to a few museums using the website Google Arts and Culture. This is a virtual tour that a few of the more famous museums around the world use to show exhibits (MoMA, Louvre, etc.). There is no need for any accounts or signing in/up from the students. It is a free website available to anyone. I will be sharing my screen as we navigate through specific art exhibits. If you have any questions about the "field trip", please let me know.
Joined January, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Vermont Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Hi there! My name is Tessa DeForge. I live in the beautiful state of Vermont with my husband, 2 silly dogs and 2 precocious cats. I graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2011 and hold a bachelor's in Art Education. I am very...
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Group Class
$19
weekly or $275 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
55 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-8 learners per class
