What is foundations of art? Foundations of Art is beginner level art course exploring basic two-dimensional and three-dimensional design techniques. During your time in this class, you will work in a variety of 2D and 3D materials including pencil, acrylic, watercolor, oil, paper, metal or plastic, plaster, and clay. While the order of units may vary from below, you will explore 2D concepts in the fall and 3D concepts in the spring.
Classroom Policy Attendance: Be on time. No exceptions. You get one unexcused lateness, which is your only warning. All other unexcused absences count against your participation grade that day. YOU MUST HAVE A PASS IF YOU ARE LATE!
No Food or Drinks: Absolutely NO FOOD. If you need to have a light snack during class, you must exit the room and eat it in the hall. A capped bottle of water is allowed. However, any other beverages could spill and ruin yours or your neighbor’s artwork.
Cell Phones: Keep it in your backpack.
Clean Up: Make sure to clean up your area at the end of each class. Clean-up will occur between 2-5 minutes before the end of class, depending on the material begin used. Make sure to work through the entirety of class. Early clean-up will result in loss of participation points for that day.
2-Dimensional Art Time Frame Unit of Study Project 4 weeks Drawing Drawing from Photography 3 weeks Printmaking Monotype 4 weeks Acrylic Painting Color wheel and Portrait 3 weeks Watercolor Techniques and Landscape
3-Dimensional Art Time Frame Unit of Study Project 4weeks Metals/Plastic Pendent or Keychain 3 weeks Sculpture Subtractive 4 weeks Ceramics Additive 3 weeks Bookbinding Sketchbook