Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction to Elements of Art; Element of Line
Students will be introduced to the elements of art. We will analyze the elements of line and practice drawing a variety of lines.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Element of Shape
Students will be introduced to the elements of Shape (organic and geometric), and the role they play in making art. use light and shadow to draw several forms in their sketchbooks. Students will choose a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on shape, to be completed by the next class session.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Element of Color
Students will be introduced to the elements of color (primary, secondary, warm, cool, and complementary), and value (how light or dark a color is). use light and shadow to draw several forms in their sketchbooks. Students will choose a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on color, to be completed by the next class session.
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Element of Form
Students will review the geometric shapes from week 2, then analyze ways in which some of them can be made to look like a three-dimensional form. They will learn how to use light and shadow to draw several forms in their sketchbooks. Students will choose a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on form.
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Element of Value
Students will discern the difference in value as it pertains to lightness or darkness of a color, and monetary value of a work of art. We will practice using various applications of pressure and other techniques with different tools to create value studies in sketchbooks. Students will choose a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on value.
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Element of Texture
Students will locate different textures in their environments, describe how they feel, and then draw and label representations of these and other textures in their sketchbooks. Students will choose a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on texture.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Element of Space
Students will discern the difference between positive and negative space, and draw examples in their sketchbooks. Students will choose a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on space, to be completed by the final class session.
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Completing All Assignments
tudents will work on any unfinished assignments and submit.