Student Products from Visual Arts --> March and April 09

Student Products from Visual Arts --> Jan. and Feb. 09

During this elective students will be introduced to different styles of art and design from different cultures from around the world. All of these styles are connected to a central theme "the life circle" -- a theme that has existed for more than 4,000 years. A new style will be introduced every two to three weeks.

Students will learn about these styles, use a sketchbook to explore personal ideas, practice and develop different techniques, and build a portfolio of work.

Use the links on the right for lessons and tutorials, and to learn about the different styles of art and design.


S y l l a b u s f o r V i s u a l A r t s E l e c t i v e -->

Topic ____________________________________ Dates

Introduction, sketchbook and portfolio _________ (1/7)

Labyrinth _______________________________ (1/21), (1/28), (2/4)

Islamic Geometric Design __________________ (2/18), (2/25), (3/4)

Celtic Knot _____________________________ (4/15), (4/22)

Mandala and Medicine Wheel _______________ (4/29), (5/11)

Creating Art in Nature _____________________ (6/3), (6/13)

CA Visual Arts Standards

Click here to see the CA standards behind this elective.