Flexible Format: The Elements of Art
Flexible schedule course for popular Elements of Art class; perfect for beginning art students!
Cara Bailey
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4.9
Number of reviews:(2,758)
What's included
10 pre-recorded lessons
10 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will include work time on art projects and will include practicing art exercises to help with projects. Also, students will be required to participate in discussions and critiques in the classroom.Assessment
Students will be given a variety of assessment methods that we will practice using on their own work and work of their class peers.Class Experience
In this course, elementary and middle school-aged students will learn about the seven elements of art (line, shape, form, value, color, texture, and space). The elements of art are the most basic parts of any artwork and it is crucial for students to understand how to incorporate these into their artwork in order to be successful art students. No prior knowledge is required for this course. Each session will concentrate on one of the elements of art and a small project will be assigned to practice using that element. Students will begin by watching one or more videos about the element of art that we are concentrating on. Next, students will practice using the element of art using worksheets (students will need to print these). Following the practice activities, students will watch a step-by-step video demonstrating the steps to creating an artwork based on the element of art we are focusing on. Each week, students will complete their projects at home. Upon completing their project, students will upload their practice activities and completed artwork to the classroom. Students will be guided with critique questions to provide feedback to their class peers in the classroom. The last session of the course is designated for reviewing and critiquing a culminating project. Homework will include work time on art projects and will include practicing art exercises to help with projects. Also, students will be required to participate in discussions and critiques in the classroom. More details regarding post requirements will be given at the beginning of the course. Weekly Topics: Week 1 - Line Week 2 - Shape Week 3 - Form Week 4 - Value Week 5 - Color Week 6 - Texture Week 7 - Space Week 8 - Culminating Project **Class Policies: *Practice activities and projects will be posted on Mondays. Learners should watch the video(s), complete the activities, and post them in the classroom before the next Monday. As learners are posting photos of their work, they should provide feedback to other learners about their work. We will focus on providing feedback that is positive. Learners are also encouraged to offer suggestions and ideas regarding artwork. *Flex Class Office Hours - I will have one hour (one 60-minute session, or two 30-minute sessions) per week. During this time, I will be on Zoom and available for questions or to help students with their work. Students may also email me with questions if necessary. Office hour schedule will be provided at the beginning of the course. *Certificates of completion are available upon request. Learners needing a certificate are required to complete each part of the course.
Learning Goals
*Students will learn about the Elements of Art and how to use each element to create technically sound works of art.
*Students will practice effectively assessing their own work and the work of their class peers.
*Students will practice using proper art terminology when discussing artwork.
*Students will practice effective time-management in this self-paced course.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will need access to a printer.
Supply List
Students will need: Sketchbook or Notebook, #2 pencil, sharpener, white vinyl eraser, colored pencil - 24-count or higher - Crayola is good quality and affordable, 9x12 drawing paper pad, fine sharpie, ultra fine sharpie. These materials can be purchased for $10-$20 total at a big box or art supply store. ***Optional - other materials that the student wants to incorporate - example: watercolor, acrylic, marker, pastel, etc. ***Optional - students that are already proficient in Procreate or Ibis Paint may choose to use those programs instead of working with traditional art materials. Training on these programs will not be given, so this is not a good option for students who do not already have extensive experience with these programs. Students will be provided with project instruction sheets, example photos, and practice activities via digital files.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2019
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from UNC Charlotte
I am passionate about students learning the elements of art and principles of design in order to give them the proper framework for creating successful works of art. With this knowledge, students can then add their own personal style and ideas to make truly original works of art. The elements of art and principles of design help to give a more concrete approach to art-making which in turn, allows more students to feel successful making art. Any students planning to progress through any levels of art should have this knowledge.
I teach this course yearly at the summer camp that I hold at my art studio and students are thrilled with the work that they are able to complete during this course. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
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weekly10 pre-recorded lessons
10 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 9-14
