Art Fundamentals
HERO Class Syllabus for 2008-2009
Course description
This class is all about learning the elements of art and then using them to create art. The first semester of classes introduces the seven basic elements of art through large group, small group, partner, individual, and art center activities. These experiences are designed to encourage students to explore materials and techniques, rather than to simply complete projects. There are weekly take home assignments as well. In the second semester, students see how famous artists and ancient people groups through time have used the basic elements of art to express themselves or their culture. Each experience includes background information on the artist or people group and the elements demonstrated in the art, as well as a related art project. Each student is expected to submit at least one piece from the class projects for an art show at the end of the school year.
A $10 per semester materials fee is payable to HERO, and will be invoiced on your HERO fee statement.
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Course text: |
None |
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Course instructor: |
Wanda J. Hoehl |
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Phone number: |
651-429-0041 |
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E-mail: |
wjhoehl@usfamily.net |
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Best time to be reached: |
Weds or Thurs eve |
Student supplies needed for this course:
None
Grading information:
Weekly homework assignment worth 1 point for completion and 1 point for turning in on time
Guidelines for success:
Class participation – this class is very hands on and requires the ability to work well with others
Class attendance – each week an art element is either introduced or explored further, so regular class attendance is encouraged
Written assignments – homework assignments encourage the young artist to think “outside the box,” so it is important to complete them on time
Class assignment schedule:
Assignments are handed out weekly in class and are expected back the following week
Art show
There is a non-juried art show at the end of the second semester, allowing your child to show case his or her work. For this show, we request at least one project representing work in class.
