Description:

The goal of this class is to build the skills to successfully make art. Students will learn how to observe their world and art subjects and how to transfer what they see onto the page in their own style and medium. Students will also learn techniques for making art in various media, and how to think about and critique their own art so they can self-direct and improve as long as they pursue art. Students will explore shape, value, composition, proportion and perspective in pencil & ink, colored pencils, pastels, and other media. There will generally be no homework. However, students will be required to plan and create a final project during the second semester, which will require at least 1 hour/week outside of class time. In addition, students wishing to assemble a portfolio will receive guidance but will be expected to do so largely outside of class time.