PLEASE NOTE:  This course outline is tentative and currently under reconstruction. 

Objectives

• To develop skilled, intelligent and articulate consumers/creators of visual images;
• To acquire skills/awareness of artistic preferences, processes, philosophies and production values as they relate to art education;
• To impart a introductory knowledge of the terminology and history of ideas as evidenced in art;
• To increase the students’ ability to grow ideas and improve decision making skills;
• To impart an enhanced understanding of the interconnectivity of art, society and personal development in each individuals experience with visual images.

Proposed Units of Instruction:

Course Materials:

•   Mark making/manipulating/imaging tools (various - some are supplied)
•   Notebook
•   “Sketchbook”
•   “Portfolio”
•   Image bank (start collecting visual images of interest)
•   Miscellaneous TBA (i.e. Personal cameras are not required, but if you do have access to one that you like using…do it!)
• I seriously believe that one can not buy talent, so...keep that in mind when you are wanting expensive art materials. This course should not cost you a lot of money...if you are resourceful, creative and think outside traditional art media possibilities.

Structure:

Art 9, Art 10 and HS Art programs differ significantly in the amount of time each student is expected to contribute to their development in/out of class.  One of the wonderful qualities about Art Education is that it heartily expects students to build upon their current levels of artistic growth and integrity through the ’snowball’ effect (unlike, for instance, Mathematics/Music…where one must have an understanding of foundational elements before continued/advanced learning may occur).  For this reason, a great deal of emphasis is placed on art student engagement with artistic processes and products.  In short, for this class, students are advised that it is those people who do things - and actively pursue interconnectivity - who best succeed in this course…and learn.  An attitude that accepts risk taking, experimentation, engagement and tenacity in personal growth is not an option for those involved in quality Art Education learning processes.   Our environment is a safe space for experimentation and product failure where mutual respect between all parties involved is expected.  However, laziness/disconnection/quitting is an entirely unacceptable practice.  Students are encouraged to enter this class with an open mind. 

Evaluation:

Various evaluation strategies will be employed throughout the course of the experience - as necessary - as a means to bring about the highest degree of learning possible for each individual.  For example:  rubrics, group critiques, peer critiques, teacher-student individual education planning, oral and written quizzes, journal writing and responses, brainstorming assignments, external examinations… every moment counts!

In my evaluation process, emphasis is also placed on the idea that the individual student is in competion with themselves for grades and not other classmates. Personal goal setting and the pursuit of personal excellence will be discussed frequently.

Additional Notes:

HOMEWORK IS NOT AN OPTION.  IT IS A LABOUR OF LOVE AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO RESEARCH/RECORD THOSE THINGS YOU FEEL AESTHETICALLY PASSIONATE ABOUT AT THE PRESENT TIME.

EACH CLASS IS EXPECTED TO HELP DEVELOP THE UNIT STUDY TIME LINES WITH THE INSTRUCTOR.

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION

ARTISTIC SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE (2-D)

• Pencil Grid Project
• How to Mix Colors reading
• Color Pencil Grid Project
• Chalk or Oil Pastel Project
• Color Theory & Watercolor Study
• Color Theory Assignment
• Printmaking Project

ART IN SOCIETY & THE HISTORY OF IDEAS (3-D)

• Plastalina sculpture studies
• Visual Twin in Art History Project & Presentation
• Art History Essay Project
• Feldman & Critical Analysis: artwork critique form
• Slide Identification Quiz
• Art History Quiz

ART & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (RESEARCH & ARTISTIC IDENTITY)

• Bookmaking/Altered Art Project
• Altered Art Project
• Bookmaking/Altered Art Pre-Evaluation
• Multiples Project
• Multiples Artist Statement & Exhibit
• Conceptual Self Portrait (CSP) Final Project
• CSP Artist Statement & Exhibit
• Dream Home Project
• Environmental Art/Andy Goldsworthy Project
• Word Art/Jenny Holzer Project
• "Final Exam"

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