Syllabus

**Course 600 : Art 1 Grades 9-12** **Credit: One**
 * Syllabus: Visual Arts**


 * This is a foundations course in high school art that establishes the groundwork for understanding and using art as a visual language (the elements and principles of design being the central vocabulary) and acknowledging oneself as a creative individual. Students will learn to improve their skills in drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and digital media. Students will be exposed to artists and art periods throughout history and from a variety of cultures Asian as well as Western. Creative problem solving will be empathized throughout. Students will use a sketch book in conjunction with studio projects and art history research to further enhance artistic development and cultural awareness in the planning of artworks, concept development and recording inspiration and ideas. There will be class critiques after each unit to reinforce artistic thinking and vocabulary. **


 * __Units of study:__ **
 * Drawing **
 * Color and design **
 * Oil and Acrylic Painting **
 * Collage/ Assemblage **
 * Sculpture **
 * Digital Media **


 * __Assessment :__ **
 * Sketchbook 40% **
 * Studio Projects /research assignment 60% **