Art copy 1

Credits : Art 30 is worth 5 credits. The student must achieve a final grade of 50% to obtain credits.
Semester 1

Semester 2

Units	Timelines
Unit 1 Drawing Criteria 1 - Students will experiment with a number of drawing techniques. Criteria 2 - Students will present a variety of artworks demonstrating drawing techniques using different media.. Assignments: #1 Developing Personal Drawing style #2 Drawing for Public display #3 Art Critique Questionnaire	October 15 March 15
Unit 2 Composition Students will examine the elements and principles of art. Students will experiment in process and technique to apply the elements and principles of art to compositions using color and paints. Students will work in three dimensions, - experimenting in a variety of sculptural materials: wood, wire, paper mache, and mixed media. Assignments: Elements of Art Self Check Principles of Art Self Check #4 Creating Art from Personal Experience #5 Design of Original artwork #6 Art Critique Questionnaire	December 15 May 15
Unit 3 Encounters Students will do a whirlwind tour of Art history to gain perspective in the development of art throughout human history. Students will have opportunities at various times to express their own ideas and experiment with imaginative and unusual combinations of materials. Assignments: Art History Self Check #7 Artist Study #8 External Influences on the Artist	January 15 June 15