WELCOME!

Welcome to Visual Arts 9/10! This course id designed to build self-confidence and basic skills in a variety of mediums. Its focus is to examine the various elements and principles of design in visual arts and how they can be manipulated through the mediums practiced. Students will design, create, and discuss various artworks through the topics covered:

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• Drawing: learn to ‘see’ by ‘drawing on the right side of the brain.’

• Line drawing: blind contour, contour drawing, gesture drawing.

• Modeling: examine objects in the environment to see how light sources create gradation of value. Study hatching, cross-hatching and stippling techniques.

• Printmaking: an introduction through mono and lino prints.

• Painting: an introduction to colour theory and an exploration of colour glazes, paint, watercolours, pastels and other painting media.

• Sculpture: explore three-dimensional art with an introduction to clay, glazes, pinch, coil and slab construction. Enjoy working with mixed media such as cardboard, wire, wood and plaster.

• Design: explore the elements of art and the principles of design.