 Welcome to Studio Art: Fall 2009 |
Instructor: Meg Bernstein
Dates: September 1 through December 10
Room: Freer
Times: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:10 - 12:35
Instructor Contact: megb@roadrunner.com or 891-2322
Course Outline
Instructor: Meg Bernstein
Contact: megb@roadrunner.com, 891-2322
Website: www.megbernstein.com
Course Objectives:
To attain a greater level of confidence solving artistic problems and to begin to see art as part of a satisfying, life long endeavor.
To understand that art appreciation is enhanced by an understanding of the elements of art and design, especially contrast, composition, shape, value, variation, and balance.
To experiment with various media to see what kinds of artistic expression are most interesting to the student.. Both relief and sculpture in the round are part of this experimentation.
Course breakdown:
There is no particular breakdown in Studio Art. Students may choose their media and surfaces and sculptural materials.
Requirements:
1. Complete 14 projects in painting, drawing, and or sculpture/construction.
2. Complete a weekly art date* and explain it in a paragraph due each Tuesday.
Grading:
Students are responsible for grading their own work. The instructor has the last word, however.
Housekeeping alert! The room must be left clean and neat for the next class. All water containers must be emptied and tables washed free of paint before we leave class.
Supplies:
Supplies are available through the Bookstore or Borealis Colors at 52B Main St. in Saranac Lake or through the following on-line sources: