High School Art I

2012-2013
Full Year Course
10th-12th recommended
Tuesday
1 High School Fine Arts or Elective Credit

Course Tutor:
Barb Darling
darlingren@netzero.com

Course Description:
Teenworks Art class is using the book Artistic Pursuits, senior high edition. The first semester will cover elements of drawing and composition with an emphasis on European art. The second semester we will use the book Artistic Pursuits, Color and Composition with an emphasis on European art. We will be using a variety of different mediums in drawing and painting. The students will take a look at art work from various artists learning elements of art and composition both in monochromatic and color. The class will have three to four homework assignments per week.

Grading is based on participation, attitude, completion of homework, quizzes, and tests. A grade percentage will be given based on these factors.

Course Notes:
Some topics covered in this course include:

  • SPACE
  • LINE
  • TEXTURE
  • FORM AND VALUE
  • COLOR
  • BALANCE
  • SCENERY, STILL LIFE, PORTRAIT DRAWING
  • PICTURE AND REAL LIFE STUDIES
  • GUEST DEMONSTRATION AND FIELD TRIP

Course Prerequisites:
None

Course Fees:

  • $10 yearly copy fee payable to tutor on 1st day of class
  • Supply fee: $120.00 (billed by Teenworks office)

Required Texts (Available through the Teenworks Resource Center):

  • FIRST SEMESTER: Artistic Pursuits, Senior High Book 1, The Elements of Art and Composition, 2nd Ed., Revised 2008.
  • SECOND SEMESTER: Artistic Pursuits, Senior High Book 2, Color and Composition, 2nd Ed., Revised 2008.

Required Supplies:

  • Will be provided by tutor from supply fee