A1Syllabus

Syllabus – Art 1 – Mrs. Woodland

This course is an introductory course for those with a genuine interest in drawing and design. The development of basic skills is essential for all future work in the Easton Area High School art curriculum. In Art 1, the major emphasis is on the elements and principles of design. Students need to complete this year course and receive a 75% average or higher and a teacher recommendation to advance to any other art course offered in the curriculum. Meets daily / 1 credit.

Elements of Design Line, Shape, Form, Value, Color, Space, Texture

Principles of Design Balance, Unity, Contrast, Emphasis, Pattern, Movement, Rhythm

Research Paper Topic to be determined in class

Sample Art Genres Portraiture, Still Life, Perspective Drawing, Landscape

Sample Art Historical Movements Surrealism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Pointillism, Op Art, Pop Art, Fauvism, Abstract Expressionism

Sample Materials/Techniques Charcoal, Graphite, Acrylic Paint, Watercolor, Ink, Marker, Colored Pencil, Metal Tooling, Pastel, Oil Pastel, Printmaking, Papermaking, Collage