Visual Arts |
Elements of Art
Ages 5-7 Teacher: Anderson This course will focus on the elements of art with an emphasis on nature and the beauty of the world that God has created. We will explore the elements of line, shape, texture, color, form, and value. Using a variety of age appropriate mediums, young artists will develop eye-hand coordination while expressing themselves creatively. New projects will be introduced each semester. FALL THEME: Plants and Insects SPRING THEME: Animals Everywhere |
Principles of Design
Ages 8-12 Teacher: Edwards In this comprehensive art class, students will begin their exploration of the principles of design: unity, focal point, variety, contrast, balance, movement, rhythm, pattern, proportion, and perspective. Using various mediums and subject matter that will change each semester, students will be taught to draw and compose 2-dimensional art with an an eye on these principles. Beginners are welcome. Advanced students will be given more challenging subjects as desired. |
Cartooning for Kids / Teens
Ages 8-12 / 13-18
Teacher: Edwards
Join Focus on the Family cartoonist, Dennis Edwards, for an exciting journey through the world of cartooning! Mr. Edwards has an extensive, professional background in professional cartooning, and his work can be seen in the Captain Absolutely comic series in Clubhouse Magazine. Students will be taught fundamentals of figure drawing as it pertains to this style of art, as well as how to demonstrate action and emotion through line, color, and composition. Students will have both practice time at the beginning of each class as well as time devoted to creating a cartoon series of their own. Each semester will include new lessons and projects.
See Mr. Edwards' comics at Clubhouse Magazine.
Ages 8-12 / 13-18
Teacher: Edwards
Join Focus on the Family cartoonist, Dennis Edwards, for an exciting journey through the world of cartooning! Mr. Edwards has an extensive, professional background in professional cartooning, and his work can be seen in the Captain Absolutely comic series in Clubhouse Magazine. Students will be taught fundamentals of figure drawing as it pertains to this style of art, as well as how to demonstrate action and emotion through line, color, and composition. Students will have both practice time at the beginning of each class as well as time devoted to creating a cartoon series of their own. Each semester will include new lessons and projects.
See Mr. Edwards' comics at Clubhouse Magazine.
