Explorations in Art

NEW MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

FOR EXPLORATIONS IN ART(5200-05)

 

This course is a prerequisite for Advanced Drawing, Composition and Design; Advanced 3-Dimentional Design; Advanced Painting; and Advanced Media Arts.

 

Given current school/class attendance regulations and the school discipline code, both of which set limits under which students can earn marks and credit in a course, AND

 

Given units of study involving:

 

    Design Principles                                                       Development of Personal Style

    Exploration of Technique & Materials                               Art History

    Art Elements: Line, Shape, Form, Color, Space      Careers in Art and Design

 

It is standard for students to be able to:

 

-use a variety of media including watercolor, tempera, oil paint, and pastels,

            -understand and use art elements and principles to create good compositions,

            -use a variety of techniques including color mixing, printing, and flat pattern design,

            -creating compositions with mixed media,

            -develop knowledge and skills that strengthen aesthetic awareness,

            -gain knowledge of art career possibilities,

            -understand and use art elements and principles to create good compositions,

            -create works of art that communicate personal opinions, thoughts, and ideas,

            -explore works that show expression as we,

            -advance drawing skills through observation and practice,

            -show a range of problems in composition,

            -create works that show expression as well as exploratory use of materials,

            -execute projects with 3D materials,

            -produce art work daily in a studio setting,

            -complete all assignments in the allotted time,

            -keep a sketchbook between projects,

 

 

 

 

 

Per New Milford School District Regulation #2624,

    A indicates superior work demonstrating a high degree of initiative, commitment, and understanding

    B indicates above average performance which demonstrates strength in the subject

    C indicates average performance which demonstrates a satisfactory degree of proficiency

    D indicates poor performance which demonstrates a weak proficiency and is minimally acceptable

    F indicates the student has not met the minimum requirements and has demonstrated

    an inability or unwillingness to master the basic elements of this course;

                         

Note: plusses and minuses are used to further differentiate a student’s performance

 

*Students are required to work daily. If they finish an assignment they may go on to the next one or use their time for art. They can review art books, create sketches, use the computer to create art or explore art sites on the internet.

 

           

 

Student samples and projects. 

Negative Space Drawing

Negative space drawings are created by observing the shapes and space around objects in order to draw objects porportionately.  Students fill the negative space to create the illusion that it is now positive space.