Art Sampler PM Syllabus

Fall 2017

Instructor Information

Nicole Rimes / / Krasl Art Center, (12) THURSDAYS, 4:30-6:30 PM
SEPTEMBER 21-DECEMBER 14 (NO CLASS NOV 23)
[Instructor Name] / [Email address] / [Location, Hours, Days] /

General Information

Y1–Students will draw, paint, and clay in this multi-media art class. They will learn a variety of skills in order to discover their favorite medium.

Expectations and Goals: (circle one): Pass/Fail or Grade Given

Use art materials and tools safely

Use of art materials to communicate ideas

Identify various purposes for creating works of visual art

Understand there are different responses to specific artworks

Learn drawing and painting skills

Learn to paint and mix colors

Explore multiple mediums and materials to create artworks

Be involved in the process and presentation of a final product

View artworks on view in the galleries. Analyze and discuss the ideas in the works and their symbols and subjects in history and culture

Course Materials

Required Materials (most should be provided by teacher covered in course fee, indicate if provided by student, i.e. sewing kit)

All materials will be provided

Optional Materials (provided by student/family)

Course Schedule

Week / Topic
One, two, three / Learn drawing skills, painting and brain storm use of materials. / Learn about colors and use in a work of art. / Paint drawings. Visit galleries and view the exhibition for inspiration and discussion.
Learn about lines and shades.
Four, Five, Six, Seven / Introduce clay and discuss its unique characteristics. Learn techniques for working with clay. / Discussion about 3D works and solve problems about materials and techniques to create 3D works / Begin working with materials to create 3D works of art.
Discuss tools used when working with clay. Show students the clean-up process specific to clay.
Eight, Nine, Ten / Glaze clay artworks. Add finishing touches to all works. Visit galleries and view the exhibition for inspiration and discussion
Eleven, Twelve / Finalize works of art and present to class.

End of Semester: Finished Work

  • Evidence of Learning (circle one): post-test score improvement, fine arts recital, work of art/art show, class/parent/public performance, achievement of a higher level or rank, product creation, scrapbook, written examination or report.

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