ASSIGNMENTS COMING DUE...

All grade levels have assignments coming due in the next few days. Please check the calendar below and/or click on the grade level tabs above for specific course information.

WAG Teen to Twenty DIY Night...

The Winnipeg Art Gallery Student Art Board presents a night of do it yourself 'craft' art at the WAG on March 8th from 6-8:30. Contact the WAG for more information.

FED-EX FRIDAY!

The 'Fed-Ex' Friday project outline was handed out today to all General level art classes. Students will begin working on it next week and every Friday from now until June 14th when the project is due.

FINALLY!

We started grade level units today and are branching off into a variety of art studies and media. Check the grade level links above for detailed information.

MEDIA EXPERIMENTS...

Today and Friday, students experimented in their sketchbooks by making a creative page with a variety of media. There was no specific criteria for the assignment other than for students to familiarize themselves with the different media available for use in the studio and the many ways it can be used (mixing, blending, wet, dry, etc.).

SOFA OPEN HOUSE

The University of Manitoba School of Fine Arts Open House event is coming up soon! Check out the link here for details.  SOFA Open House 2013 Information

Elements of Art & Principals of Design

Today, all art classes watched a riveting video about the Elements and Principals of Art and Design.   :)

Although most students have had some previous experience with these concepts, it is important to revisit them regularly. The Elements and Principals are key foundational blocks in art. The ability to identify their use in the work of others, and utilize them in your own, is critical to mastering composition and growing as an artist.

Beginning of Semester Lessons...

Each semester, all art classes start with the same basic teachings. Review of course outlines, sketchbook guidelines, classroom expectations, safety, and basic artistic concepts/technical skills are covered. Once these general lessons are completed, specialized grade-level units and assignments will begin.

WELCOME!!!

Welcome to all semester two Visual Arts students! Course outlines for the G and S level courses were handed out today. All students are reminded they must obtain a good quality sketchbook (at least 9x12 size, 60lb paper minimum) by Monday's class.

Please avoid temptation to purchase lesser quality sketchbooks (ie: Dollar Store) as they do not contain enough pages for the course, they fall apart and they cannot withstand some of the media used for assignments.