A2 Introduction to Visual Art

This class is designed to help high school students develop communication skills, visual literacy, and independence through the art-making process.  In order to build a well-rounded artistic skill set, students will study the elements of art and the principles of design through discussion, writing, art making, and collaboration.  This class includes both 2-D and 3-D projects, and students will explore a variety of materials, including paint, ink, pencil, chalk, marker, plaster, etc.  As students develop socially and artistically, this class will explore art from other cultures, and the many different ways art is used to communicate.

Aside from focusing on Minnesota Arts Standards, the art department at Lionsgate Academy has three main goals:

  1. Develop Creative Problem Solvers: Through out this course we will study the creative method and use it as a problem-solving tool to guide us through the challenges we face as developing artists.
  2. Exploring the Emotive Quality of Art: Aiming to develop students’ creative self, art can serve each student’s unique needs in social skill development. This equips them with life skills in organization, visual literacy, accountability, time management, and self-reflection that will follow them as they transition into the community.
  3. Building Independence in Artistic Processes: This involves creating a balance between encouraging students’ high interest areas while learning new art techniques and skills. This class is a safe place for students to express their unique ideas and sense of humor!

Introduction to Visual Arts Syllabus

What’s New In Introduction to Visual Art

  • Art Sale 2012! - May 8, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch

    Welcome to our LGA Art Store!

    Where all things creative come from the Art Students of LGA! All proceeds benefit our growing and evolving Art Department. Please check out the goodies by clicking on this link.

    If you’re interested in purchasing something, please contact Meta Pautsch, mpautsch@lgamn.org, or Jessica Kitzman, jkitzman@lgamn.org, to place your order.

    Thanks for stopping by!!

  • 3rd Annual LGA Arts Showcase - April 30, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch

    The 3rd Annual Arts Showcase was another smashing success!!! Thanks to all who attended and showed their support for the Arts! We have items from the Art Sale still available for purchase. Please contact Ms. Pautsch or Ms. Kitzman if you are interested!

     

  • New Lesson Plan Format - February 5, 2012 - Ms. Kitzman

    Hello everyone!

    So, Ms. Bachman has been helping me become more tech savvy, and I have created a new format for my lesson plans.  From now on I will update a google doc with all lesson plans, links to presentations, worksheets, etc.  Hopefully this makes things easier for you- technology rocks!  Please let me know if you have any feedback- I want this to be easy and accessible!

    Have a great week!

    Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art Lesson Plans

    Introduction to High School Art Lesson Plans

    2D High School Art Lesson Plans

     

     

     

     

  • Lesson Plans: January 9th-13th - January 6, 2012 - Ms. Kitzman

    Introduction to High School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Collaboration Activity Individual Activity
    Monday Finish inking, start water color Ms. Kitzman gone on pride field trip TBA Review N/A Concept Art
    Tuesday Finish water color Movie trailers Go over reflection page N/A Concept Art
    Wednesday Finish water color N/A Go over reflection page N/A Concept Art
    Thursday Critique concept art N/A Guide the critique Critique Concept Art
    Friday Critique concept art N/A Guide the critique Critique Concept Art

  • Lesson Plans: December 12th-16th - December 11, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    Introduction to High School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Collaboration Activity Individual Activity
    Monday Draw 3 buildings in 2 pt. perspective Finish “The Pixar Story” Demo 2 pt. perspective Share one art career that you want to learn more about. Concept Art
    Tuesday Introduce Concept Art project Finish “The Pixar Story” Finish notes on space and introduce project Share one art career that you want to learn more about. Notes on Space/ 6 tricks of drawing in 3D
    Wednesday Draw 3 buildings in 2 pt. perspective N/A Demo 2 pt. perspective Group perspective drawing Concept Art
    Thursday Work day! N/A Review project Share ideas for project with peers Concept Art
    Friday Work day! N/A Review project Share ideas for project with peers Concept Art

  • Lesson Plans: December 5th-9thd - December 5, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    Introduction to High School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Collaboration Activity Individual Activity
    Monday Start Space Can Do The Illusion of Space/6 tricks of drawing in 3D N/A Notes pages
    Tuesday Finish Space notes Masters of Illusion The basics of creating depth Group linear perspective drawing Finish notes pages
    Wednesday Finish Space notes Masters of Illusion The basics of creating depth Group linear perspective drawing Finish notes pages
    Thursday Watch Movie N/A N/A N/A “The Pixar Story”
    Friday Watch Movie N/A N/A N/A “The Pixar Story”

  • Lesson Plans: November 28th - December 2nd - November 27, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    Introduction to High School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Collaboration Activity Individual Activity
    Monday Finish movie N/A N/A At end of class: discussion and reflection Finish watching “Wasteland”
    Tuesday Start movie N/A N/A N/A Start watching “Wasteland”
    Wednesday Finish movie N/A N/A At end of class: discussion and reflection Finish watching “Wasteland”
    Thursday Finish texture & start space Masters of Illusion Illusion of Space presentation Movie set & special effects brainstorm Start Designing a movie set
    Friday Finish texture & start space Masters of Illusion Illusion of Space presentation Movie set & special effects brainstorm Start Designing a movie set

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B3 Art Elements and Principals

In this class, middle school students will begin to build a strong base-knowledge of art and the creative process by participating in an in-depth exploration of the elements of art and principles of design. Projects are highly structured but still allow room for students to express and expand their creative self. Each project focuses on the technical aspect of the materials, the creative process, builds an artistic vocabulary, and ties in an art history reference.  Materials used in this class will include pencil, ink, marker, paint, paper mache, and many more.  Students will experience a wide variety of different genres of art as they develop a portfolio of creative tools to carry with them into future art classes.

Aside from focusing on Minnesota Arts Standards, the art department at Lionsgate Academy has three main goals:

  1. Develop Creative Problem Solvers: Through out this course we will study the creative method and use it as a problem-solving tool to guide us through the challenges we face as developing artists.
  2. Exploring the Emotive Quality of Art: Aiming to develop students’ creative self, art can serve each student’s unique needs in social skill development. This equips them with life skills in organization, visual literacy, accountability, time management, and self-reflection that will follow them as they transition into the community.
  3. Building Independence in Artistic Processes: This involves creating a balance between encouraging students’ high interest areas while learning new art techniques and skills. This class is a safe place for students to express their unique ideas and sense of humor!

Art Elements and Principals Syllabus

What’s New In Art Elements and Principals

  • Art Sale 2012! - May 8, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch

    Welcome to our LGA Art Store!

    Where all things creative come from the Art Students of LGA! All proceeds benefit our growing and evolving Art Department. Please check out the goodies by clicking on this link.

    If you’re interested in purchasing something, please contact Meta Pautsch, mpautsch@lgamn.org, or Jessica Kitzman, jkitzman@lgamn.org, to place your order.

    Thanks for stopping by!!

  • 3rd Annual LGA Arts Showcase - April 30, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch

    The 3rd Annual Arts Showcase was another smashing success!!! Thanks to all who attended and showed their support for the Arts! We have items from the Art Sale still available for purchase. Please contact Ms. Pautsch or Ms. Kitzman if you are interested!

     

  • New Lesson Plan Format - February 5, 2012 - Ms. Kitzman

    Hello everyone!

    So, Ms. Bachman has been helping me become more tech savvy, and I have created a new format for my lesson plans.  From now on I will update a google doc with all lesson plans, links to presentations, worksheets, etc.  Hopefully this makes things easier for you- technology rocks!  Please let me know if you have any feedback- I want this to be easy and accessible!

    Have a great week!

    Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art Lesson Plans

    Introduction to High School Art Lesson Plans

    2D High School Art Lesson Plans

     

     

     

     

  • Lesson Plans: January 9th-13th - January 6, 2012 - Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity
    Monday Finish gesso, start mixing base colors

    Ms. Kitzman gone on pride field trip

    		 TBA Review color wheel Alebrijes
    Tuesday Finish paper mache N/A N/A Alebrijes
    Wednesday Finish painting base colors, start with accents N/A Painting techniques review Alebrijes
    Thursday Painting day Review painting techniques Review Alebrijes
    Friday Start gesso, start painting N/A Painting techniques Alebrijes

  • Lesson Plans: December 12th-16th - December 11, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity
    Monday Start paper mache process Oaxaca Folk Art

     

    		 Demo paper mache Alebrijes
    Tuesday Plan out Alebrijes Oaxaca Folk Art Form Notes, & Alebrijes thumbnails & Planning construction of armatures Build armature of Alebrijes
    Wednesday Build Alebrijes N/A Basics of construction Build armature of Alebrijes
    Thursday Finish paper mache N/A Review paper mache Alebrijes
    5Friday Start paper mache process N/A Demo paper mache Alebrijes

     

  • Lesson Plans: December 5th-December 9th - December 5, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity
    Monday Choose an idea/ Start building armatures Dan Reeder: paper mache master Review form/help narrow down ideas Paper Mache Alebrijes
    Tuesday Learn about form & paper sculpture Jen Stark “What can paper do?” Presentation Notes on form
    Wednesday Start building armatures Jen Stark Tips on building Paper Mache Alebrijes
    Thursday Watch Movie N/A N/A “The Pixar Story”
    5Friday Watch Movie N/A N/A “The Pixar Story”

  • Lesson Plans: November 28th - December 2nd - November 27, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity
    Monday Experiment with form & do form notes Sketchbook time

    & Jen Stark

    		 Form presentation Quick Fire Challenge: Newspaper towers
    Tuesday Finish chessboard project Sketchbook time

     

    		 Review steps to finish project Design your own chessboard
    Wednesday Experiment with form & do form notes Jen Stark Form presentation Quick Fire Challenge: Newspaper towers
    Thursday Learn about Mexican Folk Art N/A Mexican Folk Art presentation & discussion Class discussion: How can art define a place and culture?
    Friday Learn about Mexican Folk Art N/A Mexican Folk Art presentation & discussion Class discussion: How can art define a place and culture?

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B1 Art Elements and Principals

In this class, middle school students will begin to build a strong base-knowledge of art and the creative process by participating in an in-depth exploration of the elements of art and principles of design. Projects are highly structured but still allow room for students to express and expand their creative self. Each project focuses on the technical aspect of the materials, the creative process, builds an artistic vocabulary, and ties in an art history reference.  Materials used in this class will include pencil, ink, marker, paint, paper mache, and many more.  Students will experience a wide variety of different genres of art as they develop a portfolio of creative tools to carry with them into future art classes.

Aside from focusing on Minnesota Arts Standards, the art department at Lionsgate Academy has three main goals:

  1. Develop Creative Problem Solvers: Through out this course we will study the creative method and use it as a problem-solving tool to guide us through the challenges we face as developing artists.
  2. Exploring the Emotive Quality of Art: Aiming to develop students’ creative self, art can serve each student’s unique needs in social skill development. This equips them with life skills in organization, visual literacy, accountability, time management, and self-reflection that will follow them as they transition into the community.
  3. Building Independence in Artistic Processes: This involves creating a balance between encouraging students’ high interest areas while learning new art techniques and skills. This class is a safe place for students to express their unique ideas and sense of humor!

Art Elements and Principals Syllabus

What’s New In Art Elements and Principals

  • Art Sale 2012! - May 8, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch

    Welcome to our LGA Art Store!

    Where all things creative come from the Art Students of LGA! All proceeds benefit our growing and evolving Art Department. Please check out the goodies by clicking on this link.

    If you’re interested in purchasing something, please contact Meta Pautsch, mpautsch@lgamn.org, or Jessica Kitzman, jkitzman@lgamn.org, to place your order.

    Thanks for stopping by!!

  • 3rd Annual LGA Arts Showcase - April 30, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch

    The 3rd Annual Arts Showcase was another smashing success!!! Thanks to all who attended and showed their support for the Arts! We have items from the Art Sale still available for purchase. Please contact Ms. Pautsch or Ms. Kitzman if you are interested!

     

  • New Lesson Plan Format - February 5, 2012 - Ms. Kitzman

    Hello everyone!

    So, Ms. Bachman has been helping me become more tech savvy, and I have created a new format for my lesson plans.  From now on I will update a google doc with all lesson plans, links to presentations, worksheets, etc.  Hopefully this makes things easier for you- technology rocks!  Please let me know if you have any feedback- I want this to be easy and accessible!

    Have a great week!

    Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art Lesson Plans

    Introduction to High School Art Lesson Plans

    2D High School Art Lesson Plans

     

     

     

     

  • Lesson Plans: January 9th-13th - January 6, 2012 - Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity
    Monday Finish gesso, start mixing base colors

    Ms. Kitzman gone on pride field trip

    		 TBA Review color wheel Alebrijes
    Tuesday Finish paper mache N/A N/A Alebrijes
    Wednesday Finish painting base colors, start with accents N/A Painting techniques review Alebrijes
    Thursday Painting day Review painting techniques Review Alebrijes
    Friday Start gesso, start painting N/A Painting techniques Alebrijes

  • Lesson Plans: December 12th-16th - December 11, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity
    Monday Start paper mache process Oaxaca Folk Art

     

    		 Demo paper mache Alebrijes
    Tuesday Plan out Alebrijes Oaxaca Folk Art Form Notes, & Alebrijes thumbnails & Planning construction of armatures Build armature of Alebrijes
    Wednesday Build Alebrijes N/A Basics of construction Build armature of Alebrijes
    Thursday Finish paper mache N/A Review paper mache Alebrijes
    5Friday Start paper mache process N/A Demo paper mache Alebrijes

     

  • Lesson Plans: December 5th-December 9th - December 5, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity
    Monday Choose an idea/ Start building armatures Dan Reeder: paper mache master Review form/help narrow down ideas Paper Mache Alebrijes
    Tuesday Learn about form & paper sculpture Jen Stark “What can paper do?” Presentation Notes on form
    Wednesday Start building armatures Jen Stark Tips on building Paper Mache Alebrijes
    Thursday Watch Movie N/A N/A “The Pixar Story”
    5Friday Watch Movie N/A N/A “The Pixar Story”

  • Lesson Plans: November 28th - December 2nd - November 27, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity
    Monday Experiment with form & do form notes Sketchbook time

    & Jen Stark

    		 Form presentation Quick Fire Challenge: Newspaper towers
    Tuesday Finish chessboard project Sketchbook time

     

    		 Review steps to finish project Design your own chessboard
    Wednesday Experiment with form & do form notes Jen Stark Form presentation Quick Fire Challenge: Newspaper towers
    Thursday Learn about Mexican Folk Art N/A Mexican Folk Art presentation & discussion Class discussion: How can art define a place and culture?
    Friday Learn about Mexican Folk Art N/A Mexican Folk Art presentation & discussion Class discussion: How can art define a place and culture?

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A3 Art Elements and Principals

In this class, middle school students will begin to build a strong base-knowledge of art and the creative process by participating in an in-depth exploration of the elements of art and principles of design. Projects are highly structured but still allow room for students to express and expand their creative self. Each project focuses on the technical aspect of the materials, the creative process, builds an artistic vocabulary, and ties in an art history reference.  Materials used in this class will include pencil, ink, marker, paint, paper mache, and many more.  Students will experience a wide variety of different genres of art as they develop a portfolio of creative tools to carry with them into future art classes.

Aside from focusing on Minnesota Arts Standards, the art department at Lionsgate Academy has three main goals:

  1. Develop Creative Problem Solvers: Through out this course we will study the creative method and use it as a problem-solving tool to guide us through the challenges we face as developing artists.
  2. Exploring the Emotive Quality of Art: Aiming to develop students’ creative self, art can serve each student’s unique needs in social skill development. This equips them with life skills in organization, visual literacy, accountability, time management, and self-reflection that will follow them as they transition into the community.
  3. Building Independence in Artistic Processes: This involves creating a balance between encouraging students’ high interest areas while learning new art techniques and skills. This class is a safe place for students to express their unique ideas and sense of humor!

Art Elements and Principals Syllabus

What’s New In Art Elements and Principals

  • Art Sale 2012! - May 8, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch

    Welcome to our LGA Art Store!

    Where all things creative come from the Art Students of LGA! All proceeds benefit our growing and evolving Art Department. Please check out the goodies by clicking on this link.

    If you’re interested in purchasing something, please contact Meta Pautsch, mpautsch@lgamn.org, or Jessica Kitzman, jkitzman@lgamn.org, to place your order.

    Thanks for stopping by!!

  • 3rd Annual LGA Arts Showcase - April 30, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch

    The 3rd Annual Arts Showcase was another smashing success!!! Thanks to all who attended and showed their support for the Arts! We have items from the Art Sale still available for purchase. Please contact Ms. Pautsch or Ms. Kitzman if you are interested!

     

  • New Lesson Plan Format - February 5, 2012 - Ms. Kitzman

    Hello everyone!

    So, Ms. Bachman has been helping me become more tech savvy, and I have created a new format for my lesson plans.  From now on I will update a google doc with all lesson plans, links to presentations, worksheets, etc.  Hopefully this makes things easier for you- technology rocks!  Please let me know if you have any feedback- I want this to be easy and accessible!

    Have a great week!

    Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art Lesson Plans

    Introduction to High School Art Lesson Plans

    2D High School Art Lesson Plans

     

     

     

     

  • Lesson Plans: January 9th-13th - January 6, 2012 - Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity
    Monday Finish gesso, start mixing base colors

    Ms. Kitzman gone on pride field trip

    		 TBA Review color wheel Alebrijes
    Tuesday Finish paper mache N/A N/A Alebrijes
    Wednesday Finish painting base colors, start with accents N/A Painting techniques review Alebrijes
    Thursday Painting day Review painting techniques Review Alebrijes
    Friday Start gesso, start painting N/A Painting techniques Alebrijes

  • Lesson Plans: December 12th-16th - December 11, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity
    Monday Start paper mache process Oaxaca Folk Art

     

    		 Demo paper mache Alebrijes
    Tuesday Plan out Alebrijes Oaxaca Folk Art Form Notes, & Alebrijes thumbnails & Planning construction of armatures Build armature of Alebrijes
    Wednesday Build Alebrijes N/A Basics of construction Build armature of Alebrijes
    Thursday Finish paper mache N/A Review paper mache Alebrijes
    5Friday Start paper mache process N/A Demo paper mache Alebrijes

     

  • Lesson Plans: December 5th-December 9th - December 5, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity
    Monday Choose an idea/ Start building armatures Dan Reeder: paper mache master Review form/help narrow down ideas Paper Mache Alebrijes
    Tuesday Learn about form & paper sculpture Jen Stark “What can paper do?” Presentation Notes on form
    Wednesday Start building armatures Jen Stark Tips on building Paper Mache Alebrijes
    Thursday Watch Movie N/A N/A “The Pixar Story”
    5Friday Watch Movie N/A N/A “The Pixar Story”

  • Lesson Plans: November 28th - December 2nd - November 27, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity
    Monday Experiment with form & do form notes Sketchbook time

    & Jen Stark

    		 Form presentation Quick Fire Challenge: Newspaper towers
    Tuesday Finish chessboard project Sketchbook time

     

    		 Review steps to finish project Design your own chessboard
    Wednesday Experiment with form & do form notes Jen Stark Form presentation Quick Fire Challenge: Newspaper towers
    Thursday Learn about Mexican Folk Art N/A Mexican Folk Art presentation & discussion Class discussion: How can art define a place and culture?
    Friday Learn about Mexican Folk Art N/A Mexican Folk Art presentation & discussion Class discussion: How can art define a place and culture?

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A4 Drawing and 2D Art

Drawing is all about using certain “tools”—the elements of art and principles of design—to create the illusion of reality, fantasy, and abstraction.  This class leads students toward independence in their drawing skills by studying the elements and principles, exploring a variety of materials, and creating theme-based artwork.  Materials used in this class will include pencil, ink, chalk, oil pastel, paint, and many unconventional drawing materials.  As students gain independence in their creative decision-making, focus will move from technical skill to content and meaning.  Students in this class will also learn skills of art criticism through group discussions and self-reflections about their own work, that of their peers, and work from established artists.

Aside from focusing on Minnesota Arts Standards, the art department at Lionsgate Academy has three main goals:

  1. Develop Creative Problem Solvers: Through out this course we will study the creative method and use it as a problem-solving tool to guide us through the challenges we face as developing artists.
  2. Exploring the Emotive Quality of Art: Aiming to develop students’ creative self, art can serve each student’s unique needs in social skill development. This equips them with life skills in organization, visual literacy, accountability, time management, and self-reflection that will follow them as they transition into the community.
  3. Building Independence in Artistic Processes: This involves creating a balance between encouraging students’ high interest areas while learning new art techniques and skills. This class is a safe place for students to express their unique ideas and sense of humor!

Drawing and 2D Art Syllabus

What’s New In Drawing and 2D Art

  • Art Sale 2012! - May 8, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch

    Welcome to our LGA Art Store!

    Where all things creative come from the Art Students of LGA! All proceeds benefit our growing and evolving Art Department. Please check out the goodies by clicking on this link.

    If you’re interested in purchasing something, please contact Meta Pautsch, mpautsch@lgamn.org, or Jessica Kitzman, jkitzman@lgamn.org, to place your order.

    Thanks for stopping by!!

  • 3rd Annual LGA Arts Showcase - April 30, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch

    The 3rd Annual Arts Showcase was another smashing success!!! Thanks to all who attended and showed their support for the Arts! We have items from the Art Sale still available for purchase. Please contact Ms. Pautsch or Ms. Kitzman if you are interested!

     

  • New Lesson Plan Format - February 5, 2012 - Ms. Kitzman

    Hello everyone!

    So, Ms. Bachman has been helping me become more tech savvy, and I have created a new format for my lesson plans.  From now on I will update a google doc with all lesson plans, links to presentations, worksheets, etc.  Hopefully this makes things easier for you- technology rocks!  Please let me know if you have any feedback- I want this to be easy and accessible!

    Have a great week!

    Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art Lesson Plans

    Introduction to High School Art Lesson Plans

    2D High School Art Lesson Plans

     

     

     

     

  • Lesson Plans: January 9th- 13th - January 6, 2012 - Ms. Kitzman

    2D High School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity
    Monday Catch up day- Ms. Kitzman gone with pride field trip TBA Review outstanding work and assist in catching up Catch up on missing toolbook work
    Wednesday Start Emphasis N/A Emphasis presentation Emphasis notes
    Thursday Do Emphasis activity N/A Project directions Emphasis activity page

  • Lesson Plans: December 12th-16th - December 11, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    2D High School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity
    Monday Do contrast notes advertising Contrast presentation Contrast Notes
    Thursday Do contrast activity N/A Demo Notan paper cutting technique Notan Paper cutting

  • Lesson Plans: December 5th- December 9th - December 5, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    2D High School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity
    Monday Rhythm & Movement notes 10 minutes of catch up time R & M presentation Notes page
    Wednesday Rhythm & Movement activity page 10 minutes of catch up time Sketching to videos Design a movement or sound effect
    Thursday Catch up day How Oil Paint is Made Review Catch up on missing work

  • Lesson Plans: November 28th - December 2nd - November 27, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    2D High School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Activity
    Monday Start balance activity Ambidextrous Artist Balance activity demo Symmetrical balance activity
    Thursday Finish balance activity N/A Watercolor demo Symmetrical balance activity

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2B Introduction to Visual Art

This class is designed to help high school students develop communication skills, visual literacy, and independence through the art-making process.  In order to build a well-rounded artistic skill set, students will study the elements of art and the principles of design through discussion, writing, art making, and collaboration.  This class includes both 2-D and 3-D projects, and students will explore a variety of materials, including paint, ink, pencil, chalk, marker, plaster, etc.  As students develop socially and artistically, this class will explore art from other cultures, and the many different ways art is used to communicate.

Aside from focusing on Minnesota Arts Standards, the art department at Lionsgate Academy has three main goals:

  1. Develop Creative Problem Solvers: Through out this course we will study the creative method and use it as a problem-solving tool to guide us through the challenges we face as developing artists.
  2. Exploring the Emotive Quality of Art: Aiming to develop students’ creative self, art can serve each student’s unique needs in social skill development. This equips them with life skills in organization, visual literacy, accountability, time management, and self-reflection that will follow them as they transition into the community.
  3. Building Independence in Artistic Processes: This involves creating a balance between encouraging students’ high interest areas while learning new art techniques and skills. This class is a safe place for students to express their unique ideas and sense of humor!

Introduction to Visual Arts Syllabus

What’s New In Introduction to Visual Art

  • Art Sale 2012! - May 8, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch

    Welcome to our LGA Art Store!

    Where all things creative come from the Art Students of LGA! All proceeds benefit our growing and evolving Art Department. Please check out the goodies by clicking on this link.

    If you’re interested in purchasing something, please contact Meta Pautsch, mpautsch@lgamn.org, or Jessica Kitzman, jkitzman@lgamn.org, to place your order.

    Thanks for stopping by!!

  • 3rd Annual LGA Arts Showcase - April 30, 2012 - Ms. Pautsch

    The 3rd Annual Arts Showcase was another smashing success!!! Thanks to all who attended and showed their support for the Arts! We have items from the Art Sale still available for purchase. Please contact Ms. Pautsch or Ms. Kitzman if you are interested!

     

  • New Lesson Plan Format - February 5, 2012 - Ms. Kitzman

    Hello everyone!

    So, Ms. Bachman has been helping me become more tech savvy, and I have created a new format for my lesson plans.  From now on I will update a google doc with all lesson plans, links to presentations, worksheets, etc.  Hopefully this makes things easier for you- technology rocks!  Please let me know if you have any feedback- I want this to be easy and accessible!

    Have a great week!

    Ms. Kitzman

    Middle School Art Lesson Plans

    Introduction to High School Art Lesson Plans

    2D High School Art Lesson Plans

     

     

     

     

  • Lesson Plans: January 9th-13th - January 6, 2012 - Ms. Kitzman

    Introduction to High School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Collaboration Activity Individual Activity
    Monday Finish inking, start water color Ms. Kitzman gone on pride field trip TBA Review N/A Concept Art
    Tuesday Finish water color Movie trailers Go over reflection page N/A Concept Art
    Wednesday Finish water color N/A Go over reflection page N/A Concept Art
    Thursday Critique concept art N/A Guide the critique Critique Concept Art
    Friday Critique concept art N/A Guide the critique Critique Concept Art

  • Lesson Plans: December 12th-16th - December 11, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    Introduction to High School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Collaboration Activity Individual Activity
    Monday Draw 3 buildings in 2 pt. perspective Finish “The Pixar Story” Demo 2 pt. perspective Share one art career that you want to learn more about. Concept Art
    Tuesday Introduce Concept Art project Finish “The Pixar Story” Finish notes on space and introduce project Share one art career that you want to learn more about. Notes on Space/ 6 tricks of drawing in 3D
    Wednesday Draw 3 buildings in 2 pt. perspective N/A Demo 2 pt. perspective Group perspective drawing Concept Art
    Thursday Work day! N/A Review project Share ideas for project with peers Concept Art
    Friday Work day! N/A Review project Share ideas for project with peers Concept Art

  • Lesson Plans: December 5th-9thd - December 5, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    Introduction to High School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Collaboration Activity Individual Activity
    Monday Start Space Can Do The Illusion of Space/6 tricks of drawing in 3D N/A Notes pages
    Tuesday Finish Space notes Masters of Illusion The basics of creating depth Group linear perspective drawing Finish notes pages
    Wednesday Finish Space notes Masters of Illusion The basics of creating depth Group linear perspective drawing Finish notes pages
    Thursday Watch Movie N/A N/A N/A “The Pixar Story”
    Friday Watch Movie N/A N/A N/A “The Pixar Story”

  • Lesson Plans: November 28th - December 2nd - November 27, 2011 - Ms. Kitzman

    Introduction to High School Art

    Day Goal Art Start Instruction Collaboration Activity Individual Activity
    Monday Finish movie N/A N/A At end of class: discussion and reflection Finish watching “Wasteland”
    Tuesday Start movie N/A N/A N/A Start watching “Wasteland”
    Wednesday Finish movie N/A N/A At end of class: discussion and reflection Finish watching “Wasteland”
    Thursday Finish texture & start space Masters of Illusion Illusion of Space presentation Movie set & special effects brainstorm Start Designing a movie set
    Friday Finish texture & start space Masters of Illusion Illusion of Space presentation Movie set & special effects brainstorm Start Designing a movie set

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