Two-Dimensional Art Courses Offerings
Instructor: Nicholas Millner
Foundations of Art — Students are encouraged to take an exploratory approach to the creative process within this course. Throughout the quarter the class is introduced to elements of art and principles of design in relation to the gamut of visual art in two- and three-dimensional units. The work of different artists and the value of the creative process will be stressed. This class is a great foundation for any visual arts class! (Semester)
Drawing Level I—This is a wonderful first choice for students who are interested in taking two-dimensional arts courses during middle school. This introductory course allows students to understand and apply drawing basics as they related to line, shape, value, texture, proportion, and perspective. Drawing media used during this course includes pencils, pen, charcoal, conte crayon, and mixed media. Students can expect to draw from life with still life and figure drawing s well as to incorporate mathematic principles for proportion, scale, and symmetry. (Semester) Drawing Level II—Successful completion of Level I required. In Level II students are provided with an opportunity to establish depth of content and further rigor. Advanced skill with drawn pencils, pen, ink, charcoal, oil pastel, conte crayon, and mixed media will be developed throughout the course and personal artistic expression is cultivated and encouraged. Class will continue the application of elements of line, shape, value, and texture found in Level I as well as provide links to elements of design such as unity, balance, and contrast. Painting Level I—In this introduction to painting students will understand and apply the basics as related to elements of art—color, line, and shape. Media utilized during this course includes colored pencil, acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media. Students can expect to understand color theory before painting to assist with color relationships and mixing. Likewise, students will use value to appropriately apply hue and intensity. (Semester) Painting Level II—Successful completion of Level I required. Students are provided with depth of content as they work with advanced color theory and technique. Additional emphasis will be placed on independent problem-solving and advancement of personal style. Course will integrate elements of color, value, line, and shape with principles of design including balance and emphasis to structure compositions. (Semester) Drawing Level II—Successful completion of Level I required. In Level II students are provided with an opportunity to establish depth of content and further rigor. Advanced skill with drawn pencils, pen, charcoal, watercolors, conte crayon, and mixed media will be developed throughout the course and personal artistic expression is cultivated and encouraged. Class will continue the application of elements of line, shape, value, and texture found in Level I as well as provide links to elements of design such as unity, balance, and contrast. (Semester) Guild Level Advanced Design 2-D—By portfolio submission only. This advanced level course emphasizes the principles of art and design to achieve strong compositions. Advanced work will feature multiple approaches to creative problem-solving using a variety of two- dimensional mediums such as graphite drawing, painting, and photography. Students will be challenged to work with others and contribute to the collaborative process. They will have the opportunity for independent study and are expected to be motivated to follow through on a project from conceptualization to the finished product. (Yr/Ext. Period) |