General Studio Art (elective)

Class Description:  This course is a class for students to learn the seven Elements of Art (line, shape, color, value, form, space, and texture). Students will use many techniques (drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage, etc.) to gain a general understanding and appreciation of art. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with various media in this class.   Credits: 1 (Elective), Non-honors Prerequisite: Students must be in high school Mtg. Days:  Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thur (4 days each week) Required Materials: 1 Prismacolor ebony pencil  1 white eraser  Oil pastel set  Prismacolor color pencil set  Liquitex acrylic paint set (8 basic colors at least)  4 stretched and gessoed (white painted) canvases (9 X 12”)  Acrylic Brush set with various sizes (must have some very small sizes for detail work) Linocut tool with various sized tips  2 Speedy-cut Easy blocks 4 x 6”  Block Printing Ink (water-soluble)  Roller 1 Mixed Media drawing pad 11x