Art 2 Drawing 1 - Year at a Glance
Prerequisite: Art 1
Recommended Textbook:
Rose, Ted; Mahan-Cox, Sallye. Discovering Drawing. Second Edition. Worcester, Massachusetts: Davis Publishing, 2007.
This course is an introduction to the drawing process. Students practice drawing skills using a variety of media and techniques applied to a range of themes and subject matter. Emphasis will be on the four strands of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for the visual arts (see Art I). The District will provide most art materials; there may be additional supplies required for special projects. Students will participate in art contests and exhibitions.
1st 9 Weeks
Topics of Study:
2nd 9 Weeks
Topics of Study
3rd 9 Weeks
Topics of Study
4th 9 Weeks
Topics of Study
All lesson plans should follow the YAG and fully support the Fine Arts TEKS and the District 6 Plays. Critical questions should be relevant to each lesson, developed from the Fine Arts TEKS and posted prominently in the art room.
Recommended Textbook:
Rose, Ted; Mahan-Cox, Sallye. Discovering Drawing. Second Edition. Worcester, Massachusetts: Davis Publishing, 2007.
This course is an introduction to the drawing process. Students practice drawing skills using a variety of media and techniques applied to a range of themes and subject matter. Emphasis will be on the four strands of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for the visual arts (see Art I). The District will provide most art materials; there may be additional supplies required for special projects. Students will participate in art contests and exhibitions.
1st 9 Weeks
Topics of Study:
- Elements and Principles of Design
- Learning to Draw – The Basics
- Still Life
2nd 9 Weeks
Topics of Study
- Drawing Landscapes
- The Built Environment
3rd 9 Weeks
Topics of Study
- Portraits
- The Figure
4th 9 Weeks
Topics of Study
- Drawing Animals
- The Expressive Language
All lesson plans should follow the YAG and fully support the Fine Arts TEKS and the District 6 Plays. Critical questions should be relevant to each lesson, developed from the Fine Arts TEKS and posted prominently in the art room.