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SENIOR HIGH JUNIOR HIGH GRADES 4-6 GRADES K-3
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ARTistic
Pursuits is a comprehensive art program designed to involve the
student in the creative process while developing observational skills.
Senior High Book 1 covers drawing skills. Senior High Book 2 covers
color and painting media. Together they give a complete overview of
the subject of art while focusing on European Art and its history. Students
have opportunity to discover their creative strengths in the visual
arts.
To see High School transcript information related to this course follow this transcript information link. |
GO TO SENIOR HIGH BOOK 2 ON ( COLOR )
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ARTistic Pursuits, Senior High Book One, The Elements of Art and Composition Revised in 2008
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Take a look at pages from Unit 1, shown below! |
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VOCABULARY AND CREATIVE EXERCISE PAGE Each unit explores one element of art or a compositional arrangement. ILLUSTRATED VOCABULARY: Definition of the terms are introduced in each unit in both words and pictures at the top of the page. CHALLENGE YOUR VISION: Students get their hands on art materials the first day in a project designed to explore the subject of art and creativity. OBJECTIVES: The objectives of the CHALLENGE YOUR VISION section are listed and color coded to clarify the purpose of the creative assignment and for easy grading using a grading system on page 87.
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ART APPRECIATION PAGE Students see how the topic of the unit is used in a work by a master artist. When they see a concept in artists' works, they are more able to use it in their own work. Close-ups and illustrations accompany the work, helping students see what is being discussed in the text. Arrows point to the places in the artwork that are discussed in the text so students can't miss seeing it.
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ART HISTORY PAGE THE ART AND THE ARTIST: This section examines the art of a particular time period or a particular artist. Artists' biographies include: Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Zurbaran, Renoir, Friedrich, Jan van Huysum, Seurat, Tintoretto, Raphael, Durer, and Watteau. THE TIMES: Students learn about European art history and how ideas changed from the Middle Ages to the Modern period. Topics include the Symbolism of the Middle Ages, Realism of the Renaissance, the Spanish Baroque, Dutch Realism, Expressionists, Impressionists, and more. THE ASSIGNMENT: Students gain skill in working from observation. |
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TECHNIQUES PAGE Students learn technical information. How to use a medium such as pencil or charcoal and a variety of ways for using each medium are introduced. Techniques for drawing and exploring certain subject matter are shown. This page offers practical suggestions for setting up to draw, positioning the paper correctly, and beginning a drawing keeping active and non active spaces in mind. TO DO: Students practice with the techniques shown, completing a drawing.
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FINAL PROJECT PAGE Instructions are given for a final project in which students assimilate the information from the unit and do a work reflecting their interests or particular interpretations. MATERIALS: A materials list is given in the right column. REFERENCES: Suggestions for what to use as a reference are given in the right column. Once students go through the book they will have used all the references available, such as photographs, direct observation, their imagination, etc. STUDENT GALLERY: Students see how others their own age interpreted and successfully used the element of art, encouraging different approaches to art. LOOK BACK: Students evaluate the success of the finished work by answering the questions. Parents can use the color-coded stated objective for easy grading.
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Contents for SENIOR BOOK 1
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| 2 | Contents / Art Supplies | |||||||||
| 3 | What Parents Want to Know / Book Content and Scheduling | |||||||||
| 4 | What Students Want to Know / The Mysterious Language of Art | |||||||||
| 5 | THE ELEMENTS OF ART | |||||||||
| 6 | UNIT 1, SPACE | |||||||||
| 11 | UNIT 2, LINE | |||||||||
| 16 | UNIT 3, TEXTURE | |||||||||
| 21 | UNIT 4, SHAPE | |||||||||
| 26 | UNIT 5, FORM | |||||||||
| 31 | UNIT 6, VALUE | |||||||||
| 36 | UNIT 7, CONTRAST AND UNITY, | |||||||||
| 41 | COMPOSITION | |||||||||
| 42 | UNIT 8, BALANCE | |||||||||
| 47 | UNIT 9, RHYTHM | |||||||||
| 52 | UNIT 10, DEPTH, OVERLAPPING | |||||||||
| 57 | UNIT 11, DEPTH, POSITION AND SIZE | |||||||||
| 62 | UNIT 12, DEPTH, ONE AND TWO POINT PERSPECTIVE | |||||||||
| 67 | UNIT 13, DEPTH, ATMOSPHERIC PERSPECTIVE | |||||||||
| 72 | UNIT 14, PROPORTION, THE FACE | |||||||||
| 77 | UNIT 15, PROPORTION, THE FIGURE | |||||||||
| 82 | UNIT 16, CLOTHING AND DRAPERY | |||||||||
| 87 | EVALUATION SHEET | |||||||||
| 88 | BIBLIOGRAPHY / COURSE CREDITS | |||||||||
Media Introduced: 3 grades of pencil, vine charcoal and compressed charcoal.
Still Not Sure? See this. No Risk Satisfaction Guarantee For Individual Orders - Should you decide for any reason that you are not satisfied with the book or art supply kit you order, Artistic Pursuits Inc. will refund the cost (shipping not included) when the items are returned within six weeks in unused condition. Simply return the items in a box or padded envelope for safe shipping. This refund applies to orders purchased from Artistic Pursuits Inc. only. For any concerns about your order simply e-mail alltheanswers@artisticpursuits.com. We want you to see our books and we care about your satisfaction!
Senior High Book One ISBN 978-0-9815982-8-4..........USA...........Price: $42.95
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ARTistic Pursuits, Senior High Book Two, Color and Composition Revised in 2008 This book gives students an in-depth look at color theory and how artists use the color wheel. The element of color is explored in 8 units with colorful illustrations, completing the student’s study of the elements of art. Composition as it relates to color is further explored to complete its study. Emphasis is on European art.
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Take a look at pages from Unit 2, shown below! |
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VOCABULARY AND CREATIVE EXERCISE PAGE Each unit explores color theory or a compositional arrangement. ILLUSTRATED VOCABULARY: Definition of the terms are introduced in each unit in both words and pictures at the top of the page. CHALLENGE YOUR VISION: Students get their hands on art materials the first day in a project designed to explore the subject of art and creativity. OBJECTIVES: The objectives of the CHALLENGE YOUR VISION section are listed and color coded to clarify the purpose of the creative assignment and for easy grading using a grading system on page 87. |
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APPRECIATION:
Students see how the topic of the unit is used in a work by a master artist. When they see it in other works, they are more able to use it in their own work.
Diagrams point out the ideas presented in the text so that the student cannot miss seeing it.
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| ART HISTORY PAGE THE ARTIST: This section examines the life of a particular artist. Artists' biographies include: Gainsborough, Georges de La Tour, Vermeer, Metsys, Cezanne, Marc, Fantin-Latour, Rousseau, Monet, Constable, Goya, Gauguin, and Van Gogh. THE ART: Students learn about European art history and how ideas changed with a focus on the Modern period. Topics include modern art's appearance in the climate of a rapidly changing world. THE ASSIGNMENT: Students practice color mixing to expand their knowledge of the color wheel in the first part of the book. Later, students practice with the concept presented in the unit. |
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TECHNIQUES PAGE Students learn technical information. How to use a watercolor and a variety of effects are introduced. Techniques for painting and exploring certain subject matter are shown. This page offers practical suggestions for creating a watercolor wash. TO DO: Students practice with the techniques shown, completing a painting.
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FINAL PROJECT PAGE Instructions are given for a final project in which students assimilate the information from the unit and do a work reflecting their interests or particular interpretations. MATERIALS: A materials list is given in the right column. REFERENCES: Suggestions for what to use as a reference are given in the right column. Once students go through the book they will have used all the references available: photographs, direct observation, their imagination, etc. STUDENT GALLERY: Students see how others interpreted and successfully used the element of art. A range of skill levels is shown to encourage different approaches to art. LOOK BACK: Students evaluate the success of the finished work by answering the questions. Parents can use the color-coded stated objective for easy grading.
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Contents for SENIOR HIGH BOOK 2
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| 2 | CONTENTS / ART SUPPLIES | |||||||||
| 3 | WHAT PARENTS WANT TO KNOW | |||||||||
| 4 | WHAT STUDENTS WANT TO KNOW | |||||||||
| 5 | THE TOOLS OF WATERCOLOR | |||||||||
| 6 | UNIT 1, HUE | |||||||||
| 11 | UNIT 2, TINTING HUES | |||||||||
| 16 | UNIT 3, SHADING HUES | |||||||||
| 21 | UNIT 4, VALUE OF HUES | |||||||||
| 26 | UNIT 5, COMPLEMENTS | |||||||||
| 31 | UNIT 6, NEUTRAL HUES | |||||||||
| 36 | UNIT 7, ANALOGOUS, WARM HUES | |||||||||
| 41 | UNIT 8, ANALOGOUS, COOL HUES | |||||||||
| 46 | UNIT 9, BALANCE | |||||||||
| 51 | UNIT 10, RHYTHM | |||||||||
| 56 | UNIT 11, HIGH VIEW POINT | |||||||||
| 61 | UNIT 12, LOW VIEW POINT | |||||||||
| 66 | UNIT 13, EMPHASIS, PLACEMENT | |||||||||
| 71 | UNIT 14, EMPHASIS, SIZE | |||||||||
| 76 | UNIT 15, EMPHASIS, VALUE | |||||||||
| 81 | UNIT 16, DEVELOPING ORIGINAL ART | |||||||||
| 87 | EVALUATION SHEET | |||||||||
| 88 | BIBLIOGRAPHY AND COURSE CREDITS | |||||||||
Medium Introduced: watercolor.
Still Not Sure? See this. No Risk Satisfaction Guarantee For Individual Orders - Should you decide for any reason that you are not satisfied with the book or art supply kit you order, Artistic Pursuits Inc. will refund the cost (shipping not included) when the items are returned within six weeks in unused condition. Simply return the items in a box or padded envelope for safe shipping. This refund applies to orders purchased from Artistic Pursuits Inc. only. For any concerns about your order simply e-mail alltheanswers@artisticpursuits.com. We want you to see our books and we care about your satisfaction!
Senior High Book Two ISBN 978-0-9815982-9-1.........USA........ Price: $42.95
To see Senior High Book 1
HOW WE TEACH ART SENIOR HIGH JUNIOR HIGH GRADES 4-6
High School Transcript Information for Visual Arts Courses
If
you are planning a high school transcript here is information you'll find handy. Each
book is designed for 1 credit (one year), making a total of two art credits. However, if a student desires to take only
one year of art, the courses can be modified and the two books can be combined. To do
this, complete the art assignments on the first and fourth pages of each unit, while
only reading the material on the second and third pages of each unit. If you do this,
award ½ credit
per book (one semester). A credit depends on the amount of time spent on each course.
Course
Text: Artistic Pursuits, Senior High Book 1, The Elements
of Art and Composition
Course
Description: The fundamentals of art (line, value, shape, texture, space, and form)
are emphasized through examples and projects focused on drawing. Critical analysis of
artwork is stressed in the application of the elements of art and the principles of
design. Art appreciation is included as students evaluate the works of European
masters and learn to apply specific techniques to create original works of art.
Course
Name: Painting / 1 credit
Prerequisite:
Studio Art I
Course
Text: Artistic Pursuits, Senior High Book 2, Color and Composition
Course
Description: The fundamentals of color theory are explored along with a thorough
study of watercolor techniques. Composition is emphasized in abstract and realistic
works using landscape, still life, and portraits.
Critical analysis of art work is stressed in the application of the creative process.
Art appreciation is included as students evaluate works of European masters and apply
techniques.
Please
note that each college will have its own set of requirements and you should look into
those before sending your portfolio to them. The guidelines below are typical of many
college requirements and will be valuable if you
keep them in mind as you go through Artistic Pursuits courses.
- Include
a total of 12 to 15 pieces completed and matted.
- Three
pieces should demonstrate drawing skills such as shading, value, or line work.
- Include
two or more pieces from each course taken. (This includes other courses you have
taken during high school, if any, including photography, pottery (you would show
photos of the work), oil painting, etc.)
- Show
a variety of media, technique, size and subject matter. 15 works of seascapes all
done in acrylic will not make a good portfolio.
- Present the portfolio in a professional manner: neat, organized. Any type of folder will work, but it should look neat if handmade. I suggest something like the Cachet Studio Portfolio at the Dick Blick website.