Drawing is the main focus of the course, giving students an understanding of art forms, which provides a basis for the entire creative process.  This course is about artistic connections between; the visual arts, the community, and the individual.  Students will be challenged to solve problems with knowledge of art elements and design principles.  Artwork will be created to better understand and appreciate art of past and present cultures while developing a personal, aesthetic sense.  Students in this course will be required  to maintain a sketchbook/visual journal,.  Students will be required to draw from observation for 15-30 min.daily in their Sketchbook/Journals.

taking notes like an artist

This introduction class is designed to develop strong drawing AND DESIGN  skills based on the Elements of Art , on the part of each student. Drawing is the main focus of this course. Through drawing we will explore other media like watercolor, oil pastel, ceramics, charcoal all attempting to answer the questions, "Who am I ?

ART SUPPLIES - THAT BELONG TO YOU. $25 - YOU KEEP

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$25 check made payable to John Carroll School  

mechanical pencil• Hand held pencil sharpener, with a pencil shaving catcher• Erasers - Pink Pearl, Kneaded, and White Plastic• Sketchbook- provided by teacher.   8.5 X 11 HardBound ( These journal sketchbooks are a major componet)• 1 set of Prismacolor Colored Pencils, 12 Pack Good, 24 Pack Fantastic.• A container of some sort for these materials homework assignment during the first weeks of school.2 rollerball fine pens -black

What"s In A Name?

 Your first assignment is to create an original alphabet that reflects who you are and what interests you. Look below for some more examples . 
 You also have to purchase the following items to do your homework:
 1. a sketchbook from me $10.

Right and Left side of the Brain

 After a lecture on Brain dominance and theory the design students drew their interpretation of the  functions of  the right and left brain hemispheres 

Are you a Right Brainer or a left Brainer

In your sketchbook draw your own version of the right and left brain  . You can use words, numbers and color   Due tuesday