VISUAL ARTS I

Course Description: This course will introduce the student to the basic elements and principles of design.  Students will be able to recognize and analyze these elements and principles in their own artwork in the work of others.  Students will learn skills that will enable them to apply these to their own artistic expression.

OBJECTIVES:

1.  Students will learn the basic elements and principles of design.

2.  Students will manipulate the elements and principles of art in the creation of their artwork.

3.  Students will learn and gain skills in drawing techniques such as contour drawing, shading and perspective.

4.  Students will learn color theory and techniques of paint application will be practiced.

5.  Students will create works of art using various media, such as pencil, markers, charcoal, pastels, and colored pencil.

6.  Students will explore mixed media techniques and 3-dimentional construction.

INSTRUCTOR~ Amanda Bjorling