This is our catalog of courses. We will occasionally adjust the course listing to reflect the addition of new courses and the retirement of others.
Students will learn how to use the art techniques applied by the old masters, as well as more advanced techniques for a finished drawing. This is a practically focused course to help students learn the great composition skills of the western tradition and apply it to their sketch work. For example, they will learn how to use the Golden Ratio to compose a sketch to match the natural flow of the human eye.
Total classes: 8
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 8th-12th
Suggested credit: ½ semester Art Theory or Fine Arts
Description
Students will learn how to use the art techniques applied by the old masters, as well as more advanced techniques for a finished drawing. This is a practically focused course to help students learn the great composition skills of the western tradition and apply it to their sketch work. For example, they will learn how to use the Golden Ratio to compose a sketch to match the natural flow of the human eye.
Outline
Introduction and Still Life
Linear Perspective
Composition and Leading Lines
Golden Ratio
Color Theory
Facial Proportions
Bodily Proportions
Landscapes
Materials and Homework
Course materials: Art pencils, sketchbook, and a plastic page protector. Ability to scan drawings or take a picture of drawings. The instructor will provide other materials for free.
Homework: Students will need to practice sketches to cement lessons. The assignments should take 30-60 minutes per school day.
