Mrs.

DiFlorio Studio, 2D, and Advanced Art

Art (Studio, 2D and 2D Advanced) is a one credit, full year course that focuses on the
Elements of Art and the Principles of Design and how they work together to create our visual
world. On a daily basis, this course emphasizes the connections that the arts share with
social studies, language arts, math and science and how they relate to our world today. The
class environment and structure incorporates problem solving, collaboration, cooperation,
creativity and responsibility.
Purpose: High School art provides an introduction to art through a multi-media experience.
Students will learn and apply the Elements of Art and Principles of Design to produce
creative works of art that reflect their understanding of these concepts. They will develop
technical skill as well as learn how to engage and persist, envision, express, observe, reflect,
sketch and explore, and gain an understanding of the art world.
Materials: Students only need a pencil, eraser and a creative mind. You will be required to
bring with you your sketchbook that you will make in class. All materials will be provided.
Daily Expectations: Students are expected to be present and on time on a daily basis. It is
expected that you use your time in class constructively and focus on the task at hand. There
is also the expectation that students are kind and respectful to others in the class and that
there is care given to the materials and classroom. The expectation is that students come to
class with a good attitude and that they follow the rules of the classroom and the school.
If a student misses a class or part of a class, it is the students responsibility to come during
teacher contact time and find out what information has been missed, and make up the time
you were absent.
Objectives: The goal of this class is

To provide students information to learn, understand, and manipulate the Elements of

Art and the Principles of Design as well as a focus on the Elements of Character.
To expose students to a variety of materials and media.
To introduce and develop the necessary techniques to create art that is relevant to
the artist.
To build a students capacity to engage and persist as well as your ability to pay
attention to detail.

Grading: Grades are based on individual participation, effort and attitude. The expectation
is that students build on prior art knowledge and experience and ultimately, grow as an
artist and as a young adult. Grades are not based on how good you are at art but how hard
you try, how well you accept challenges, and how well you work within the structure of the
class. Everybody has the ability to do well. There is a grading rubric that the students, along
with the teacher, will use to assess the student grade.
1st marking period

All About Me An autobiographical sketch book. A sketchbook created by the

students that incorporates images that represent 12 significant elements about
themselves. This unit introduces the seven elements line, shape, color, form, space,
texture, and value - of art and how they are used and manipulated in the visual arts.
Students will be introduced to the eight character elements, a system of critique and
the process of self-evaluation. Students will plan, create, and use these sketchbooks
throughout the year to sketch and keep notes, to respond, to reflect, etc.

Line Environment - A unit that focuses on the Elements of Art line, shape, color,
form, space, texture, and value - of art and how they are used and manipulated in the
visual arts. Students will gradually add elements to create a landscape.

Zentangle Design A unit that focuses on the Principles of Design balance,

contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity.

2nd marking period

Color and Value Students will identify hue, value and intensity as the properties of
color. Students will compare and contrast the use of color and value in different
artworks as well as analyze the use of color to express meaning.

Texture Students will experience how texture is perceived through the senses.
Students will compare and contrast texture in personal artwork as well as work from
others as well as analyze texture in the artwork of others to express meaning.

Line, Shape and Form Students will compare and contrast the use of line. Students
will identify the different kinds of line and the ways line can vary in appearance.
Students will learn about the different qualities in lines and how those qualities can
express emotion.

3rd and 4th marking periods

Student choice studio structure Students will be introduced to the Principles of Design and
understand how to communicate visually by manipulating these principles. Students will
have a list of project options specific to the marking period. The students will demonstrate
their knowledge of the Elements and Principles used in art and the techniques taught
through the development and completion of their selected projects.
2-D art and advanced art students work more independently. They will have the choice of
working with the schedule above, building off ideas from above, and/or developing their own
direction and voice by completing a proposal form.