Advanced Drawing

​In Advanced Drawing, students review basic drawing skills and the elements and principles of design. They explore how each of these are used in art, expand their knowledge of art history, and explore, in depth, several different types of media and artistic styles in order to begin to define their personal aesthetic. All projects in this course will be original compositions by the student. At the end of the last four modules, students will participate in either a self- or peer-critique to help them learn to analyze their work and grow as an artist from the input of others. At the end of the course, students will compile and organize their artwork into a digital portfolio and write an artist statement that can be used as a record of personal accomplishment or as an application to a secondary art program or job. Customer-Provided Physical Materials: drawing pencil set 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B (preferably woodless) 9×12 multimedia sketch book – 60 sheets 18×24 pastel paper, assorted colors (gray, tan, black, and burnt umber) – 10 sheets oil pastels – at least 24-piece set high-quality colored pencils – 36-piece set (recommend Prismacolor brand or similar quality) chalk pastels – 24-piece set high-quality art markers (tombow, Prismacolor, or similar brand) water based or alcohol based – primary colors and flesh tones 1 black fine point Sharpie 1 black ultra-fine point Sharpie 1 kneaded eraser 1 white eraser 1 hand-held pencil sharpener Optional Materials: Finishing spray for pastels Assorted blending stumps and tortillons 18×24 portfolio to keep artwork toolbox to keep supplies