TERM 3 - SENIOR ART (Abstract Art) - 10:50-11:40
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Term 3
7 week term: Mondays 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sept, 10 Sept, 17 Sept
Roleystone Hall
Instructor: Robin Ramirez
Ages: 11+
ABSTRACT ART - pdf click here
As the students work through the lessons, they will gain knowledge and skills in the following areas:
· Elements of art
o Gauging the elements of art in abstract paintings
o Overview and determination of colour schemes in abstract paintings
o Black and white design
o Complementary colour design
o Developing a sense of depth
· Principles of design
o Evaluating the principles of art in abstract paintings
o Recognising compositional structures in abstract paintings
o Applying principles and compositional understanding to own design
o Developing own inspiration into a concept and then a completed product
· Use of materials
o Texture effects: water dripping, wood graining, scratching, buffing,
o Blending techniques: drybrush, wet brush, sponge, hands, cloth
o Application techniques: window washer, bubble wrap, wood graining tool, spatula, palette knife, stencilling, fine line applicator, paper lifting, various mark making tools, squeegee,
o Working with multiple layers
o Applying collage elements
o Various media: acrylic paint, oil paint, cold wax, collage papers, graphite or pigment powders, various acrylic mediums, chalk pastels, oil pastels, water-soluble wax paint
· Art appreciation
o Analysing art through formal analysis
o Appreciating the value of abstract artists, both well-established and emerging
o Understanding the thought process behind some abstract pieces
o Finding inspiration in the things around us
o Observing with a new perspective
o Interpreting details as inspiration for painting
o Learning to relax and enjoy the process of abstract art
o Working to specific criteria
o Seeing abstract painting as a process rather than a product
