Intro to Art

Outline of Art/Media Arts 

"We are here for a good time, not a long time" The course is very short and provides students an overview of art processes and techniques. The focus is to further develop some basic artistic skills and encourage the creative process.

Core Competencies

  • Communicating and collaborating
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Personal and Social Responsibility
  • Social Awareness and Cultural Identity

Basic Curricular Outcomes

  • proving opportunities for purposeful play and experimentation
  • interpret art and artists
  • developing and learning new techniques for creating art
  • appreciating person and social contexts as it relates to art

Basic Outline of Course

  • Understanding the Purpose of Art in Society, Why we should value Art? Where do we find Art? How do we determine what is Art? How do we assess Art?
  • Free range Art Portfolio Design
  • Stencil creation, stamp creation and process, tape stickers
  • Logo design and pencil case digital design
  • Line work and Zentangle designs
  • Colour theory, with acrylics, blending painting
  • Intro to watercolour techniques, and use of layering
  • Collaborating on a group art piece through doodling and creating art cards/art magnets

Why Art is Important


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