survey of art
age of student | 9 to 18 years old
length of class | There are 20 one-hour lessons in this class. These lessons are designed with two possibilities in mind: If you need a longer period of time to fill with instruction/activities (such as a semester), each of the 20 lessons builds upon the other. However, if you would prefer a one-time class where an hour can be dedicated to instruction/activities, then you can select one of the 20 classes that works best for the particular student(s) you would like me to instruct.
In class, students will be introduced to the elements of art. We explore line, shape, texture, space, and color. We think about how these things morph between aesthetic choices and storytelling devices. We think about visual metaphors and symbols, and how simple things like asymmetrical shapes make us feel differently than symmetrical shapes. Once we have a foundation of knowledge, we participate in art-making exercises that employ the lessons and tools we now have.