Art Foundations III

Welcome to Mastering the Elements of Art

Art Foundation III

Art Foundation III is designed specifically for school-age children in 5th to 8th grade (ages 10-13).

In this LIVE ONLINE (zoom) course your child will practice expression, deepen their understanding of the elements of art, and explore a variety of techniques, helping them to enhance their skill set and begin to develop their personal artistic style.

These lessons still provide step-by-step guidance for those who want it, but many also include 'work time' within each project. This is intended to encourage your child, with support, to manage their project time and expectations in preparation for future advanced projects.

*For a better understanding of these elements, please go HERE.

Your child will learn:

more complex line drawings
1 point & 2 point perspective
introduction to proportional realism
gesture & blind contour drawing
Intro to color pencil techniques
Intro to oil pastel techniques
Into to stippling/pointillism
Intro to watercolor techniques
learn to give and receive critique
multimedia techniques

By the end of this course, your child's portfolio will reflect their artistic journey and reveal their unique creative voice!

This course can be taken twice
before lessons repeat.

If you'd like to read
about my curriculum in-depth,
please go HERE.

Learning Target Overview

Line: using complex lines to create proportional realistic drawings and 3D cross contour lines.
Linear perspective: practice using perspective to create depth, movement and realism.
Texture: use texture techniques to create implied textures for realism.
Value: shading using pen & ink techniques to create visual texture and 3d image.
Color: use color theory and relationship to create color schemes, interest and dynamic compositions.
Balance: explore how to use symmetry and asymmetry to produce visual stability.
Unity: use consistent application of the art elements (example: value and cast shadow) to create harmony.
Science Integration: Some lessons will present a Science topic (like clouds) in a visual format.
Literature integration: a few lessons are introduced with a short story.