Art History 2- Project Based
In this 15-week semester class, we will explore the history, art movement, and work of Wassily Kandinsky, Gustav Klimt, and Pablo Picasso. We will end the semester with a research project of a chosen artist. Coupon TESSADEF10 for $10 off
Ms. Tessa (She/Her)
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What's included
15 live meetings
13 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. 1-2 throughout the classProjects
1-2 throughout the classAssessment
includedLetter Grade
includedCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
In this 15-week semester class, we will cover the art, history, and art movement of 3 artists; Wassily Kandinsky, Gustav Klimt, and Pablo Picasso through discussions and projects. We will also spend the last 2 weeks of the semester doing a research project. The 1st week will be researching an individually chosen artist and the 2nd week, will be creating a piece of art inspired by the artist. While creating projects for each artist, I will guide the process through example with an additional document camera aimed at my hands on my art table.
Learning Goals
The history of 3 well-known artists from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.How to research and present an artist.
Syllabus
4 Units
15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksUnit 1: Wassily Kandinsky
Lesson 1:
Intro to Artist
In the 1st of 5 lessons, we will begin by discussing the history and style of Kandinsky. We will watch a couple of short videos and play around with shapes, colors, and emotions in art. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Music Chalk Pastel Exercise
We will spend the class immersing ourselves in different genres of music while we create different pieces of experimental works using chalk pastels. We will also watch a video exploring what synesthesia is. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
"Circles in a Circle"
Using the inspiration of Kandinsky's painting, "Circles in a Circle", we will create our own versions using oil pastels. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Week 1/2- Creating our own work inspired by Kandinsky
Using all that we have learned thus far of Kandinsky's methods and work, we will re-explore the elements and principles of design and color-theory to create a piece of work inspired by sound. Music to help inspire is allowed and encouraged. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Drawing Paper Watercolor paper (optional) Oil Pastels Chalk Pastels Colored Pencils Watercolors (optional) Pencil Erasure Scissors *There'll be worksheets that will need to be printed. I will send them out the week before each class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
YouTube will be used ONLY for the use of history videos for all 3 artists.
Joined January, 2020
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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
I have been teaching art for over 15 years and completed my Bachelor's of Art Education in 2011 from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Reviews
Live Group Course
$18
weekly1x per week, 15 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-10 learners per class
