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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
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. Kitzman2D 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
