Art 2- Semester Long Flex Course
In this 14-week semester flex course, we will work on projects and concepts within 3 units: Drawing, Color Theory, and Digital Photography.
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What's included
14 pre-recorded lessons
14 weeks
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to the contentGrading
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.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner - Intermediate Level
*This class does NOT meet for live meetings. This is a Flexible schedule class only. In this semester-long, 14-week, Art Flex course, we will work on various art mediums and techniques. This course will fulfill the art elective needed, and by the end of the 14 weeks, students will leave with a completed course certificate. During our time together, students will be more confident in creating art and informed about different techniques, definitions, theories, and artists. I will explain the week's project with visual and verbal direction. I will use a second camera pointed towards the example project to explain what and how we are proceeding with that project. I encourage questions at any time during the week. Once I have described the assignment for that week, I will discuss the weekly artist (historical and/or contemporary) that coincides with techniques and/or mediums that will be used. This will help to create a more well-rounded experience and curriculum for each student. There may be some weeks without an artist. Once the video is out with that week's instruction, students will be able to work at their own pace and send in a photograph/video and short synopses of their work, how they feel it went, any questions, and what they liked/ did not like about it. There will be no grading system, art is very subjective, but I do encourage critical thinking and practice constructive criticism from myself and other students. This being said, bullying or disrespect is an absolute no-no in my classroom. Students are expected to act maturely, kindly, and encouraging with themselves and their classmates. **New class content will be uploaded every Monday. Week-By-Week Breakdown: Unit 1: Drawing- Graphite and Charcoal Week 1:Principles and Elements of Art worksheet (describes the best use of graphite, shading, composition, etc.) Week 2/3: Graphite Grid Drawing Week 4: Intro to charcoal Week 5: Musical Interpretation drawing Week 6/7: Charcoal Extension Drawing Unit 2: Color Theory/Watercolor Week 8: Color Wheel/Theory Week 9/10: Landscape Watercolor (primary colors) Week 11: Monochromatic Watercolor Painting Week 12: Virtual Field Trip- Museum Unit 3: Photography Week 13: Photo Composition Handout & Editing Techniques/Scavenger Hunt Week 14: Still-Life Photo Set Up
Learning Goals
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
Syllabus
3 Units
14 Lessons
over 14 WeeksUnit 1: Drawing- Graphite and Charcoal
Lesson 1:
Principles/Elements of Art
We will begin our unit by discussing art's principles and elements. We will also become familiar with our graphite pencils and tools through a couple of exercises. This will prepare us for our first big project. Lesson 2:
Graphite Grid Drawing 1 of 2
We will choose a b & w photo as our reference for this drawing and recreate it using a grid and our drawing tools.
We will also discuss the work of Paul Lung and DeigoKoi Lesson 3:
Graphite Grid Drawing 2 of 2
We will continue working on our grid drawings. Lesson 4:
Intro to charcoal
We will better understand charcoal by working with a few exercises. Some are familiar, others are not. This will prepare us for our next big project.
We will also discuss the work of Heather Hanson. Other Details
Parental Guidance
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.
Supply List
What you will need. Week-by-week breakdown: Week 1: -Graphite Pencils -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) Week 4: -Compressed black charcoal sticks -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 -Apron and table covering (this is a messy medium) -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 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)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Vermont Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design 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 passionate about education. I have taught in a traditional setting for 10 years as a 6-12 art teacher and as an early educator. I love to teach a multitude of things through art and play. Some of the classes I offer are: Art Social Group, Crochet Club, 1;1 Knitting and Crochet classes, as well as social groups, to name a few. I am always looking to expand on my class list. The skies the limit when it comes to art and I hope to have some more exciting classes up and running in the very near future.
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