Summer Art Class

Angelo’s Summer Art Program

This ​program includes a “fast-track” of what you would find in a regular semester long art class. The things that students will learn include drawing, painting, and ceramics (hand-building). This is a basic level art class for anyone who wants to learn art, whether you’re experienced or have never participated in art making before.

Details:

Age: 12+ (Adults are welcome as well.)

Dates: June 4^th – August 1^st 

Days/Times: Every T/TH for 2 hours each day 9:00 to 11:00

Total Classes: 18

Cost (with supplies): $550 (Not offered on a per class basis)

Cost (without supplies): $490

Curriculum

At the beginning of every class, there will be 30 minutes of “warm up,” where we will
discuss an art history topic and/or learn and discover both old and new artists related to the lesson for that class. During this time, they will be able to spend time in their art book based on the discussion/a prompt given for that day.

June 

June 3^rd – June 13^th

• The Fundamentals of Drawing
  • Learn how to draw from observation (rules of proportion, perspective, etc.)
  • Learn how to shade using a variety of materials
  • Practice honing on drawing skills by participating in observational drawing

June 18^th – June 20^th

• Contour Drawing
  • Learn what contour drawing is and its importance in building drawing skills
  • Participate in different styles of contour drawing to improve drawing skills
• Gesture Drawing
  • A quick and easy introduction to drawing gestural
  • Intro to drawing the figure using gesture
  • Participate in gesture drawing to improve drawing skills

July

June 25^th – July 11^th

• Introduction to painting
  • Learn how to mix colors/color theory
  • Learn how to create form through painting observationally
  • Learn about the different styles of painting (hard-edge, expressionism, surrealism, etc.)
  • After learning several styles of painting, create a finished painting of your choice

July 16^th – August 1^st

• Introduction to Ceramics (hand building)
  • Learn the stages of clay bodies
  • Learn the basics of handling clay, shaping clay, and building clay
  • Use knowledge gained to create a coil pot*

*Note:  Although the class will end at this time, firing of your clay piece will still be included for the 1 week that it takes after turning in your piece*

This class is being taught by Darian Green who is a certified art teacher. We plan to offer further art coursework both semesters of the following school year.

Disclaimer:
All classes provided are aligned with the CAS for 2020. This is a “fast-tracked” program as a beginning course, and therefore will not touch on each and every standard for each week. This is considered a level one art program, meaning you will learn the fundamentals/introduction of each topic with a little time in class to practice and hone your skills. Alike with any topics, for major improvements, it is imperative to practice both in and
outside of class.