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SELF-PACED ART COURSE: Draw and Paint Using the Elements of Art
Deborah Ewing
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(1,494)
In this 7-session semester course, students will learn what the elements of art are, how to identify them in a work of art, and how to use them in their own art.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
The Elements of Art and Principles of Design are very simple but important components of the National Core Art Standards. This is a favorite unit of study in my "brick and mortar" art classes at the school where I teach! Students will analyze one element of art each week, and create a work of art that incorporates or emphasizes that element. The elements, in order of study, will be line, shape, color. form, texture, value and space. Amount and type of homework will be based on individual...
7 lessons//7 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to Elements of art; Element of LineStudents will be introduced to the elements of art. We will analyze the elements of line and practice drawing a variety of lines using the provided handout, then create a work of art based on lines. All art, including the handout, should be uploaded into the classroom for the teacher to see.Week 2Lesson 2Element of ShapeStudents will be introduced to the elements of Shape (organic and geometric), and the role they play in making art. Students will practice drawing both organic and geometric shapes in their provided handout, then create a work of art based on organic or geometric shape, or both. All art, including the handout, should be uploaded into the classroom for the teacher to see.Week 3Lesson 3Element of ColorStudents will be introduced to the elements of color (primary, secondary, warm, cool, and complementary). Students will use the provided handout to show their understanding of the above concepts. Students will create a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on color, and upload all artwork, including the handout, for the teacher to see.Week 4Lesson 4Element of FormStudents will review the geometric shapes from session 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 on the handout for lesson 4. Students will create a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on form, to be uploaded along with the handout, for the teacher to see.Week 5Lesson 5Element of ValueStudents 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 on the provided handout. Students will complete a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on value, to be uploaded along with the handout, for the teacher to see.Week 6Lesson 6Element of TextureStudents 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 on the provided handout. Students will complete a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on value, to be uploaded along with the handout, for the teacher to see.Week 7Lesson 7Element of SpaceStudents will discern the difference between positive and negative space, and use the handout to understand the difference. Students may also want to sketch the difference on other paper as well. Students will create a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on space, to be completed and uploaded into the classroom within a week of starting the final assignment.
Students will know and understand each of the elements of art and how they can be used in a work of art.
I am a licensed, veteran art teacher with over 30 years' experience teaching the elements of art. Over the years, I've found and developed fun and interesting art projects and processes to help kids learn and remember what the elements are and why they are important to the artistic process.
Homework Offered
Not required, but students are welcome and encouraged to work on assignments and practice further between class sessions.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal assessments will take place during class in the form of teacher observation and possible suggestions (as requested by students).Grades Offered
Certificates of Completion will be offered upon parent completion of class feedback. Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request.
1 file available upon enrollmentA handout with the definitions of each Principle of Design will be provided in the first class posting. Pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener crayons, colored pencils markers (Crayola or Target brand) both regular and fineline if possible. Crayola goes on sale for $1/box, and Target brand might go on sale for .50/box. LOTS of paper! Sketchbook and/or printer paper for practice good quality drawing paper (Canson or Strathmore tablets are great) in 9X12 or 11X14. These are often on sale at Michael's) EITHER Bristol Board OR watercolor paper (tablets, similar to drawing paper described above, same size) watercolor paint--Crayola or Prang is best. These sometimes go on sale as well before school starts black Sharpies--fine point (regular size sharpie) and ultra-fine point digital camera (or camera phone) --OPTIONAL!
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(1,494)
Hello! I am a K-12 licensed art teacher. and professional artist. I teach all kinds of art, including drawing, painting, pottery, fibers, sculpture, art history and culture, and frequently integrate math, literacy and other subjects with my art...
Self-Paced Class
$18
weekly or $125 for all content7 pre-recorded lessons
7 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 4 learners
Ages: 10-13
