Printmaking
Program Outline
Within this program, students will explore the mind frame and techniques of art that has been used since the invention of the printing press. They will learn a basic understanding of the print medium known as “intaglio” as well as basic watercolour. Students will create a small watercolour and then “etch” it into plexie glass and run it through a small printing press, creating an artistic print edition.
Curriculum Ties
Overall Expectations
-produce a two-dimensional work of art that communicates an idea for a specific purpose and for a specific audience
-identify the principles of design and use them in an appropriate way
-explain how artistic choices affect the viewer
-use correct vocabulary and art terminology
Specific Expectations
Knowledge of Elements
-describe how the repetition of elements is used to create rhythm
-identify the area of emphasis
-distinguish between formal and informal balance in composition
-explain how the intent, character, and size of a work determine which tools, materials, and techniques the artist will use
-use the appropriate tools, materials, and techniques correctly, selecting those that will create the desired effect
Creative Work
-organize their work to communicate ideas, using at least one of the principles of design
-Produce a two- dimensional work of art that communicates a range of thoughts, feelings, and experiences for a specific purpose and for a specific audience
-identify strengths and areas for improvement in their own work
Critical Thinking
-describe how artists representing a variety of historical periods, styles, and cultures have used the elements and principles of design to create a specific effect
-explain how the principles of design are used to organize a work, communicate feelings, and convey ideas, using appropriate vocabulary
Silkscreening
Program Outline
Students will explore the world of Graphic Design and its connection with the fine arts. Participants will design a graphic, and then silkscreen it onto an item of their choice (students provide item).
Curriculum Ties
Overall Expectations
-produce a two-dimensional work of art that communicates a variety of ideas for a specific purpose and for a specific audience
-define the principles of design and use them appropriately
-explain how an artist has used the expressive qualities of the elements and principles of deign to affect the viewer
-use correct vocabulary and art terminology
Specific Expectations
Knowledge of Elements
-describe how the repetition of elements of design creates rhythm, which unifies the composition
-describe how the elements of design are used to create the area of emphasis in a work of art
-describe how the elements of design are used to create formal and informal balance in composition
-explain how the size, scope, and intent of a work determine which tools, materials, and techniques the artist will use
-use tools, materials, and technique correctly
Creative Work
-organize their art work to create a specific effect, using at least two of the principles of design
-produce a two-dimensional work of art that communicates a range of thoughts, feelings, and experience for a specific purpose and for a specific audience
-describe, in their plan for a work of art, the main idea they wish to communicate and the artistic decision they have made to support that message
-identify strengths and areas for improvement in their own work, and describe possible strategies for improving their work
Critical Thinking
-describe how artists representing various periods, styles, and cultures have used similar materials
"Mr. Dawson has been a refreshing guest in my classroom for over ten years. His relationship with the students is sincere and captivating and his passion for art is contagious. I have never had a class who didn't ask for him to come back."
Jamie Herbst
Steele Street Public School, Barrie
