About The Courses
Students learn the basic art elements and terminology used in the world of fine art making through a fun and interactive way.
Level 1 is 1-hour class. Students experiment with various kinds of art materials and art styles. Learn about basics of art elements and principles of design. The curriculum is age-appropriate, fun and will develop students’ confidence in making creative decisions.
Curriculum Example
Concepts: Line and shape
Skills: Coloring and blending with pastels and crayons, painting with tempera and watercolor, paper collage
Visual Art Standards: Use lines, shapes/forms, and colors to make patterns; make a collage with cut or torn paper shapes/forms; use lines in drawings and paintings to express feelings; use geometric shapes/forms (circle, triangle, square) in a work of art; look at and discuss works of art from a variety of times and places.
Artists of Inspiration: Paul Klee, Paul Cezanne, Pablo Picasso, Eric Carle
| Topics and Projects | Media (Subject to change) | Assignments | |
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| Week 1 | Name Design | Pencil, crayon |
Weekly art diary: Students can draw or paint anything on their sketchbook: their favorite toys, one day spent with friends, still life, imaginary stories, fairy, drawing about family, something special, etc. Let the kids draw whatever they like! |
| Week 2 | Head of Cat Inspired by Paul Klee | Oil Pastel | |
| Week 3 |
Still Life Drawing Inspired by Paul Cezanne |
Crayon, watercolor |
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| Week 5 |
Cubism Portrait Inspired by Picasso |
Pencil, ink pen, crayon |
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| Week 7 | Seahorse Paper Collage |
Oil pastel, ink pen, watercolor |
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