*Elements and Principles ~ Notan Design ~ Critiques ~ Design Matrix ~ Self Portrait ~ Clay Portals ~ Color Theory ~ Artist Trading Cards *
Welcome to Foundations of Design. In this class you will learn the Elements and Principles of Design, various artistic techniques, and many tips and tricks to become a better a artist, as well as, better understand the visual world around you. This class is made for every student, whether you have taken every art class possible since you can remember or haven't taken one since kindergarten. It is made to challenge every learner at any level.
Grading Philosophy:Many Students are often concerned about just HOW he or she will be graded in an art class. First, let us say this: the like or dislike of a work of art is purely subjective. What we consider beautiful is not necessarily what everyone else will think. Therefore, the instructors will not grade your project based on its “beauty.” The most difficult task we have as an art instructor is the one of “grading” student work in an objective, fair manner, and we work very hard to do so.
Our goal is to provide clear, helpful instructions and rubrics for each project so that you can try out the techniques yourself and be successful. Each project supports our State Standards for Visual Art, and our task is to help you master those standards. Additionally, we want you to find your own artistic style—based in a solid understanding of the basic skills necessary to do so. In order to accomplish that, we will provide information and techniques that you may or may not already know, help you see and understand art in a new way, and provide an inspiring environment that encourages the creative process. What we expect from you is improvement from the ability level you currently have, a desire to learn new techniques and enhance old ones, a good attitude toward new projects & learning, and HARD WORK! The projects you will complete in this class are essentially a series of “problems” that will require CREATIVE problem solving on your part. Each project will build upon skills learned during the previous project, with the ultimate goal of expanding your repertoire of art skills and broadening your appreciation of different types of art. Your enrollment in other, higher level art classes will depend on the successful completion of Foundations of Design with a passing grade. |
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