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Ms. Sharon Squibb

Welcome to Visual Art!

Art Supplies Needed for class:

All Art 1 and Art 2/3 students will need to have a basic set of art drawing pencils of their own to have for the year, including erasers, sharpeners, and "tortillions" (rolled paper sticks for smudging graphite). The most inclusive and cheapest set I've found is one from Michaels, which can also be found on Amazon. It has a variety of different lead weights (which create light to dark marks). If students already have a set of art pencils that's fine. They just need a range from H to 6B.

Students will also need some 9" X 12" 60, 70 or 80# drawing paper for final drawing projects. The higher the # number the thicker and better the paper is. Students may use xerox paper for basic practice and exercises. They can purchase a pad from Michaels or Amazon or any art supply site. I would like for Art 2/3 to have 11" X 14" drawing paper as well. I do have paper at school if it is possible to distribute it.

Additional art supplies will be needed as the school year progresses.

Canvas

Syllabus
- Visual Art 1 Syllabus
  
  Art 1 offers a comprehensive exploration of basic techniques and processes relating to two-dimensional (drawing, painting, and printmaking) and three-dimensional (sculpture) art. Students will use basic media including graphite and colored pencils, chalk and oil pastels, charcoal, ink, watercolor, acrylic paint and clay. Throughout the year, we will discuss artists and the history of art as they related to specific lessons. Design elements (line, value, shape, form, color, space, texture) and design principles pertaining to composition and perspective are also introduced.
  
  General Overview of Content:
  
  Quarter One: Drawing and Printmaking
  
  Quarter Two: Painting and Color Theory
  
  Quarter Three: Sculpture and Communication Design
  
  Quarter Four: Portraiture and Modern Art
- Visual Art 2 Syllabus
  
  In Art 2 we build on the techniques and concepts explored in Art 1. We will also continue exploring the world of art history as we learn about artists and movements that have shaped the art world. Some of the media and processes covered are listed below:
  
  Drawing:
  
  Media:pencil, oil pastel, metal point, pen and ink, scratch art, water soluble pencil, design markers
  
  Technique/Subject:faded line, cross hatching, value, stippling, abstraction, texture drawing
  
  Painting:
  
  Media: acrylic, oil, watercolor, ink washes
  
  Technique/Subject: still-life, landscape, Sumi-e Asian brush painting, abstraction, portraiture
  
  Printmaking:
  
  Media: linoleum, silkscreen, stamping, collagraphy
  
  Technique/Subject: portraiture, communication design, symbolism
  
  Digital Photography:
  
  Subject: nature, architecture, people, machines, animals, magazine design
  
  Technique: close-ups, camera angles and view point, lighting, focus
  
  Sculpture:
  
  Media: clay, plaster, mixed media
  
  Technique/Subject: abstract form, figurative art, realism
  
  Mixed and Multi-Media:
  
  Subject: conceptual art, symbolic art
- Visual Art 3 Syllabus
  
  Visual Art 3 is an individualized, focused course for students who wish to explore their art skills and personal imagery on a concentrated level. Students may work with me to develop a plan for individual projects that address their goals as they pertain to future art careers or related fields (graphics, architecture, fashion design, communication design, to name a few) and the development of a professional portfolio. Students who are not pursuing a career in art may develop a plan for the year to explore their personal creative and technical goals.
  
  In Art 3 we work with a variety of professional-grade media, including silkscreen inks, graphic design markers, oil paint, pastels, fine pencils, and more.
- Visual Art 4 Syllabus
  
  Art 4 course curriculum focuses on communication design and graphic arts. Projects are predominately developed on the computer using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Some of the design concepts and projects covered throughout the year include:
  
  The Design Process: Elements and principles of design and composition
  
  Identity Design: Product packaging, label design, logos, letterhead, brand books
  
  Publications Design: Magazines and book covers
  
  Advertising Design: Billboards, brochures, print advertisements, event posters
  
  Digital Design: font development, creative graphic art
Vita

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

University of Tennessee at Knoxville

MASTER OF FINE ARTS

University of Cincinnati

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

East Tennessee State University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ART INSTRUCTOR
University School, 2000-Present
Johnson City, Tennessee

ART INSTRUCTOR
Gray Elementary School, 1998-2000
Gray, Tennessee

ACQUISITIONS BOOK EDITOR
Random House (Crown Publishing Division), 1990-1996
New York, New York

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

National Art Education Association

Tennessee Art Education Association

Jonesborough Performing and Arts Committee (JPAC)

Johnson City Area Arts Council

ART EXHIBITIONS

Curator, University School K-12 Student Art Exhibit, April 2005
Johnson City Area Arts Council Gallery

Solo Exhibit, September 2004
Johnson City Area Arts Council Gallery

Johnson City Area Arts Council 4 X 4 Exhibit, November 2004

First Tennessee Bank Art Show Competition, May 2004
Carroll Reece Museum, ETSU

Johnson City Area Arts Council 4 X 4 Exhibit, November 2003
Schedule

1st Period - 8:00-9:00

Planning

2nd Period - 9:05-10:00
Room 011

Art II / III

3nd Period - 10:05-11:00

Room 011

Art I

4th Period - 11:05-12:00

Room 011

Art I

AP 1 - 12:05-12:30

Room 011

Study Hall

AP 2 - 12:35-1:00

Lunch

6th Period - 1:05-2:00

Room 011

Art l

7th Period - 2:05-3:00

Room 011

Art IV