This course is designed to build self-confidence and basic skills in a variety of mediums. You may take this course in both grade 9 and grade 10.  Please note that projects will be different from year to year.  Topics covered will draw from the following:

• Design-explore the elements of art and the principles of design and image development strategies
• Drawing-learn to draw by seeing light, shadow and shape, blind contour, contour drawing, gesture drawing, rendering three-dimensional objects in a two-dimensional space
• Modeling-examine objects in the environment to see how light sources create gradation of value. Study hatching, cross-hatching and stippling techniques
• Painting-an introduction to colour theory and an exploration of colour glazes, paint, watercolours, pastels and other painting media through various styles and techniques
• Printmaking-an introduction through mono and block prints
• Sculpture-explore three-dimensional art with an introduction to clay, glazes, pinch, coil and slab construction. Enjoy working with mixed media such as cardboard, wire, wood and plaster