Course Duration: 3 lessons per week in Blue Block
Course Description:
This course is designed for intermediate students and blends the exploration of essential art techniques with the joy of creative expression. Learn the foundational skills every artist needs while navigating the art room’s resources like a pro. From drawing precise lines to painting vibrant masterpieces, students will build confidence, unlock their potential, and bring their ideas to life.
This course provides a hands-on, supportive environment to grow as an artist—whether you're just starting out or eager to refine your skills.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will:
- Master Fundamental Artistic Skills
- Develop core drawing techniques, including line work, shading, texture, and perspective.
- Gain a strong understanding of painting fundamentals like brush control, colour mixing, layering, and blending.
- Understand and Apply Art Principles
- Learn the foundations of composition, balance, and proportion.
- Incorporate light, shadow, and contrast to create depth and realism in artworks.
- Explore and Utilize Art Room Resources
- Gain confidence navigating the art room and using tools and materials and cleaning stations.
- Practice proper care, storage, and maintenance of materials like brushes, paints, and artworks.
- Experiment with Materials and Techniques
- Explore various mediums such as graphite, charcoal, watercolour, and acrylic paint.
- Combine traditional and experimental techniques to learn new methods and approaches to creating art.
- Foster Personal Creativity and Style
- Develop individual artistic voices through guided and self-directed projects.
- Find inspiration in real-world themes, famous artworks, and imaginative concepts.
- Build Confidence in Presentation and Reflection
- Critique and analyze artwork with constructive feedback.
- Participate in a final showcase to present completed works to peers and family.
Course Highlights:
- Hands-on workshops focused on mastering essential skills.
- Fun, engaging lessons exploring classic and modern art techniques.
- Guidance on making the most of the art room and its resources.
- Opportunities to create both guided and self-inspired projects.
- A celebratory gallery-style exhibition to display student artworks.
Supplies Needed:
Students will need their own art folder to leave at school to store their terms work in. Other materials will be provided but students are welcome to bring their own resources.
Come ready to learn, explore, and create!