ART 8 (09/25)

ART STUDIO 8
BLOCK D (2025-2026)

COURSE OUTLINE

Daily Drawing

Students are to spend the first 10-15 minutes of class working on their daily drawing in their sketchbooks.
Click link to see the daily prompts.

RESOURCES

The Elements of Art and Principles of Design are important for several reasons. First, and most importantly, a person can't create art without utilizing at least a few of them. Secondly, knowing what the elements of art are enables us to: describe what an artist has done; analyze what is going on in a particular piece and to communicate our thoughts and findings using a common language. Click the image open presentation. For further descriptions of the elements, visit the Elements of Art tab.

Click image to see the Elements of Art

Click image to see the Principles of Design

Use P.R.E.P.A.R.E. to start ALL your projects. The first 6 steps should be done in your SKETCHBOOK efficiently in less than two classes. Click the image open presentation.

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PROJECTS AND SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENTS

ASSIGNMENT #1
PROJECT: SELFIE Art Project

Here are the CORE COMPETENCIES that students will develop through this project:
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Awareness and Responsibility involves understanding the connections between my personal and social behaviours.
Awareness, understanding, and appreciation of connections among people, including between myself, my family and my community.

Here are the CURRICULAR COMPETENCIES that students will demonstrate through this project:

I will create an artistic work that demonstrates personal context and identity exploration.
I will use symbols and metaphors to represent my ideas and perspective.

ASSIGNMENT #2
SKETCHBOOK: Elements of Art and Principles of Design Flap Assignments

Here are the CORE COMPETENCIES that students will develop through the learning and understanding of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design:
CREATIVE THINKING

Generating Ideas: Students brainstorm and plan their designs, choosing an imagery and deciding how to represent each element and principle.

CRITICAL THINKING

Analyzing and Evaluating: Students analyze how different elements and principles can be applied to their designs.

COMMUNICATION

Expressing and Presenting: Students articulate their artistic process and choices during the presentation of their flap assignments.

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Self-Regulation: Students manage their time and materials effectively to complete the assignment.

Here are the CURRICULAR COMPETENCIES that students will develop through the Elements of Art and Principles of Design Flap Assignment:
EXPLORING AND CREATING

Create artistic works using sensory inspiration, imagination, and inquiry: They will use their chosen image to experiment with different elements and principles, fostering creativity and inquiry.

REASONING AND REFLECTING

Develop and refine ideas, processes, and technical skills: Students will refine their artistic skills and processes as they work on each of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.

COMMUNICATING AND DOCUMENTING

Document, share, and appreciate artistic works: They will present their completed Flap Assignment, sharing their creative journey.

ASSIGNMENT #3
SKETCHBOOK: The Secret of Drawing Line
The Secrets of Drawing Line (Click link to open file)
Apple and Salt Shaker (Click link to open file)

ASSIGNMENT #4
PROJECT: Bottle Value Drawing