Studio Art

Syllabus

Unit 1: Elements of Art

Week 1: Line

Week 2: Value

Week 3: Color

Week 4: Shape

Week 5: Form

Week 6: Texture

Week 7: Space

Unit 2: Principles of Design

Week 8: Balance, Contrast, Emphasis

Week 9: Pattern, Rhythm

Week 10: Variety, Unity

Unit 3: Artistry

Week 11: Still Life

Week 12: Surreal Landscapes

Week 13: Portraits, Part 1

Week 14: Portraits, Part 2

Week 15: Wrap Up

Materials List

Required:

Pencil

Eraser

Watercolor Pencils

Fine-tip black Marker

Printer

Ruler

Paper (white and black)

Digital camera - smartphone or other

Basic photo editing software (such as that included with smartphone camera)

Optional materials based on student choice of projects:

Paint

Markers

Flashlight

Cardboard

Scissors

Glue

Magazines/Scrap Paper

Clay

Bar Soap

Toothpicks

String

Crayons