Advanced Art 2

Sketchbook List  
Sketchbook-
I will give selected Sketchbook assignment which tie into certain events, exhibits or art/photo  issues.
It is your responsibility to check the web page section for your particular class early each week and complete
assigned questions and sketchbook activities outlined for each week. These assignments are due each Monday/Tuesday at the start of your hour and should be completed outside of class time (homework!)

Grading and Class Expectations

Course Outline

The Advanced Art program is based on mini- workshops and large projects; these projects have some guidelines, but subject matter is usually up to the student. Students expand upon their knowledge gained in the Foundations course, continuing art techniques or ideas which were introduced in there. Students are also exposed to Art History through videos, slides, periodicals, internet searches, lectures and reports. In addition to projects; students will be given daily sketchbook assignments, which will be turned in each Friday

• # 1   Trompe L'ole Drawing- Value- Pencil Check out the project- Project One
  # 2   Guitar 101 Check out the project- Guitar Project
  #3  Experiments with Airbrush	Students will further explore the airbrush system (introduced in 2-D Art) by working with workshops, an assigned study composition project, plus one open subject matter project. Basics- 1st assignment- "The Word Project"- using the computer create a word (at least 5 letters), transfer to your board. Block out the background, create a two color transition in the letters. Next youshould be spraying on the background, by blocking out the letters and airbrushing the background with a two color transition. 2nd  assignment.- "Your Choice Tutorial" 3rd assignment- "The Lightbulb" Your second composition must include a lightbulb as its' main idea along with some creative use in the background. Your lightbulb could be like an egg, falling, floating, etc. These will be on 10"x10" illustration board and in full color.3 weeks.
  Album Covers
  Pen & Ink with Scratchboard

•  Experiments with Watercolor
  Students will discover the techniques of watercolor through hands-on workshops. After introduction and individual experimentation, students will complete 2 large compositions, utilizing knowledge gained from workshop. 3 weeks. Size  at least12" x 18". 
• Oil Painting
  Students will discover the techniques of oil through hands-on workshops. After introduction and individual experimentation, students will complete a half and half large composition utilizing knowledge gained from workshop. 2 weeks. Size 12" x 18
• Experiments with Colored Pencils
  Students will discover the techniques of colored pencils through hands-on workshops. After introduction and individual experimentation, students will complete a composition utilizing knowledge gained from workshop.  2 weeks. Size 12" x 18".
• Silkscreen
  Students will discover the techniques of silkscreen through hands-on workshops. After introduction and individual experimentation, students will complete a  composition utilizing knowledge gained from workshop. Can be printed on cloth or paper. 2 weeks. Size 12" x 18
• Collage, Copy Art & Alternative Art
  Students will be introduced to the techniques of collage, copy art and alternative materials in this unit. After introduction and individual experimentation, students will complete a  composition utilizing knowledge gained from workshop. 3 weeks. Size 12" x 18". 
• Advertising and Design
  Students will work as professionals on specific problems. Product design, advertising, ad display, product production, product packaging problems and sales will be some of the areas explored. Actual products will be produced. Students will use computers for various parts or all of their products. 3 weeks.
• Individual/ Final Project
  Students will complete a major composition as a final project. Subject matter, medium (2-D only) & size is up to the students. Must be completed by the end of the 1st Semester.
  
  Students will learn how to matt artwork using matt boards, cutters and matt tools. Each student will matt their artwork which will be in their portfolios ( portfolios will be provided for all advanced art students