Art

“If God made the flowers, they are worth painting and writing about. If God made the birds, they are worth painting. If God made the sky, the sky is worth painting. If God made the ocean, indeed it is worth writing poetry about. It is worth man’s while to create works upon the basis of the great works God has already created.” Francis A. Schaeffer

OVERVIEW

Year 7 Art covers three main areas: drawing, painting and print making. Media explored includes progresso pencil, pen and ink, charcoal/pastel and watercolour. In the drawing and painting unit, students draw objects from observation. Media explored includes progress pencil, fine liner and watercolour. Colour theory and painting techniques are also explored when an acrylic painting is imaginatively undertaken. Students are taught to render textures using a variety of marks and learn to work with increased accuracy and expression. For the printing unit, students originate a suitable design for a linocut print. This is developed into a carved block and printed first in black and white, then in colour. Students are encouraged to print on a variety of surfaces and use a range of media to embellish the print.

AIMS

To experience and develop skills in handling a variety of media
To develop skills and competence in linocut carving and printing
To know and apply the elements of Art
To develop appreciation of other artworks
To stimulate enthusiasm and participation in this subject

TOPICS INCLUDE

Pen and ink drawing
Printing and mixed media
Watercolour studies
Mixed Media
Printmaking
Painting

TIME ALLOCATION

4 periods per cycle for one semester

REQUIREMENTS

Booklist Items

ASSESSMENT

Classroom assignments
Practical activities

“I am sending you Huram-Abi, a man of great skill. He is trained to work in gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, and with purple and blue and crimson yarn and fine linen. He is experienced in all kinds of engraving and can execute any design given to him.” 2 Chronicles 2:13-14