Art 3: Advanced Composition and Drawing is a creative and actively hands-on studio class. Coursework is based on the skills and concepts learned in Art 2: Composition and Drawing, as students were given a solid foundation in learning how to utilize compositional, observation and drawing skills as they explore other media and materials. Students are expected to utilize their knowledge and skills obtained in Art 2 as a solid foundation for accurate, unique and expressive compositions as students are expected to know various basic techniques in art making which they can build upon to further advancement. Students will have the opportunity to explore variations of a subject, technique, media, and make various creative decisions. A wide variety of projects will help define skills and individual artistic styles. Art portfolios will be started in this course for students who will need them. Art 3 focuses on observational work and art making in every media, style and technique possible. In addition, students will explore art historical and theoretical ideas in depth. Students are expected to participate in the art room at all times, including critiques and clean up of materials.
***STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN DECLARING VISUAL ART AS A MAJOR OR MINOR IN COLLEGE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR***
***STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN DECLARING VISUAL ART AS A MAJOR OR MINOR IN COLLEGE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR***
What students are expected to be familiar with from Art 2 and apply to all projects as necessary
- Advanced composition
- Grid drawing
- Basic painting skills
- Contour drawing
- Observational drawing
- Value
- Light source***essential
- Shadow
- Cast shadow
- Perspective***essential
- Shading
- Color theory: color wheel, monochromatic color, complementary colors, color temperature differences and their effects in composition, and analogous colors.
- Landscape grounds
- Still-life
- Rule of thirds
- Clay construction
- Technique
- Knowledge on art movements and styles
- Exploration of art and its movements/styles. (Abstract/representational)
- Observational drawing
- Observational painting
- Observational 3D design (if materials permit)
- The figure
- Technique (ex: palette knife painting)
- Design
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- 3D Design/Sculpture
- Mixed Media
- Art History
- Learning how to stretch a canvas
- Matting and hanging artwork
- Looking at advertising and different art fields
- Galleries and exhibitions
- Community art