Introduction to Art (Homeschool) (Semester 2)
Introduction to art for homeschool students. A continued creative journey focusing on building individual technical skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media collage.
Karmen Paterson, B.S. Ag & Environmental Science
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(659)
What's included
16 live meetings
14 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will submit in the classroom throughout the week: 1. Art Project Planning sketches 2. Art Creation Assignment *Students are given the week to complete these assignments to allow time for thoughtful analysis and creation as well as to exercise their time-management skills.Assessment
Looking for High School Art credit? This class counts as one semester of high school art. Please reach out to me for specific assessment needs. Class assessments are based on the following: class participation time management and timeliness of submissions students' displayed understanding of the weekly topic through Art Critique, and Art Project submissions Assessments will be based on a 0-5 scale rating.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
With a strong foundation in art concepts, students can apply those concepts in the creation of artwork that experiments and develops artistic techniques. Students will gain an appreciation for the attention to detail and the pride of achievement. In this class, students will do weekly projects through focusing on specific artistic techniques in a hands-on, dynamic way. Students will hone their technical skills in mark-making, line quality, color values, depth perception, spacial awareness, and complex artistic conceptualization with each project. Students will experience a multi-disciplinary course that engages them from project conceptualization through project completion. This class will work on each of the following topics with art techniques and skills as follows: Unit 1: Drawing Week 1 - Pencil techniques Week 2 - Pen and Ink techniques Week 3 - Oil pastel techniques Week 4 - Soft pastel techniques Unit 2: Painting Week 1 - Watercolors 1 Week 2 - Watercolor 2 Week 3 - Acrylic 1 Week 4 - Acrylic 2 Unit 3: Sculpture Week 1 - Clay 1 Week 2 - Clay 2 Week 3 - Paper Maché Week 4 - Recycled Materials Unit 4: Collage/Mixed Media Week 1 - Abstract Collage 1 Week 2 - Abstract Collage 2 Week 3 - Figurative Collage 1 Week 4 - Figurative Collage 2 The course of study will proceed as follows: Course lecture discussing our weekly topic, a brief art history lesson about a famous artist or artistic movement including work and influences, and the assignment of an art critique of a famous piece of artwork as it relates to our weekly topic. Students will be given an art creation assignment including instructions and parameters to complete outside of our class meeting to allow them the freedom to create at their own pace. For an engaging and dynamic learning experience, students will have assignments outside of class time to be posted in the classroom throughout the week. Looking for High School Art credit? This class can count as one semester of high school art. Please reach out to me for specific assessment needs. Class assessments are based on the following: class participation time management and timeliness of submissions students' displayed understanding of the weekly topic through Art Critique, and Art Project submissions Assessments will be based on a 0-5 scale rating.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to demonstrate artistic techniques using a variety of mediums. Students will conceptualization their art projects from start to finish, follow through with their concept by planning and executing a completed project.
Other Details
Supply List
For all weeks: a sketchbook and drawing pencils Week 1 White drawing paper drawing pencils eraser optional: blending tool access to anatomical examples of hands Week 2 India ink in sepia mixed media paper water paintbrushes calligraphy pens & nips or drawing pens pencils eraser (kneaded works best) paper towels arrangement of objects for a still life Week 3 White mixed media paper soft (chalk) pastels white correction pen graphite pencil tissues for rubbing Week 4 mixed media paper pencils oil pastels graphite paper toothpicks/skewers printable (provided in the classroom) Week 5 watercolor paper liquid white glue watercolor paint paintbrushes Week 6 watercolor paper pencils drawing pens watercolor paint water paintbrushes rag reference image (provided in the classroom) Week 7 Large canvas acrylic paints paintbrushes rag reference image (provided in the classroom) Week 8 Large canvas acylic paint paintbrushes rag Week 9 Air dry clay or low fire clay like cone 04-06* small cup of water rolling pins paper doilies or similar textural elements (i.e. wicker basket, textured placemat, pebble sidewalk, etc.) wooden skewers plastic knife or clay working tools Week 10 Air dry clay or low fire clay like cone 04-06* small cup of water rolling pins wooden skewers plastic knife or clay working tools posterboard tape ruler scissors Week 11 Newspaper - cut into strips white glue water old container for glue mixture acrylic paint paintbrushes masking tape scissors elements to make an armature (i.e. cardboard, balloons, paper towel roll, chicken wire, wadded up newspaper, aluminum foil, etc.) Week 12 Recyclable materials (i.e. plastic bottles, aluminum cans, plastic ware, chipped or broken dishes, egg cartons, old CD's, broken jewelry, etc.) Large box lid (~9x11) hot glue acrylic paint (1 color) paintbrush Week 13 Large mixed media paper paint paintbrushes scissors ruler glue magazines cardboard (2 large pieces ~ 8x10 or larger) pencil black fine tip permanent marker Week 14 Large brown paper White chalk India ink Wide paintbrush Cup of water Acrylic paint Paintbrushes Black fine tip marker Paper towels Week 15 Black mixed media paper colorful paper pencil scissors and/or X-acto knife glue black fine tip permanent marker Week 16 Large mixed media paper colored pencils colorful paper pens scissors glue black fine tip permanent marker circle template Printable (provided in classroom)
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2018
4.9
659reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from North Carolina State University
I have a Degree in Graphic Design, a Bachelor of Science, and over 20 years of working experience in art and graphic design including being the CEO of Little Daisy Media. I believe that the art of graphic design, or at the very least an appreciation for that art, is something that everyone should practice. Graphic design floods our visual perception everywhere, from the products we buy to the advertisements we are exposed to. I want to share my knowledge of graphic design so that kids understand the basic elements and can build on that to become creative critical thinkers.Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly or $320 for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
55 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-12 learners per class
