Objective: You will create an artwork in order to discover
your knowledge of art elements, design principles, and
aesthetic theories.
DRILL:
On the card with your name written on it answer:
1. What is art?
2. Why do people make art?
3. Why do you (or why don’t you make art?)
4. Feel free to color and decorate this card. You will put it
in your sketchbook.
WELCOME TO VISUAL ARTS
Today’s Goals:
 Discuss what art is and why people do it or
don’t do it.
 Make an artwork that shows art elements,
design principles, and aesthetic theories.
 Look at the parent letter and supply list.
Artwork Criteria:
1. Must show at least one of the Art Elements.
2. Must demonstrate one principle of design.
3. Draw your face looking in the mirror that
displays an aesthetic theory.
4. Be creative.
5. Use your space well. Add detail. 20 minutes.
Objective: You will create an artwork in
order to discover your knowledge of art
elements, design principles, and aesthetic
theories.
Art
Elements~
Design Principles~
Unity – togetherness, harmony,
oneness
 Repetition
 Continuation
Emphasis /Focal Point- what stands
out
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Contrast - opposites
Isolation
Placement
Absence of focal point
Balance – of the space
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Symmetrical
Asymmetrical
Radial
All over pattern
Aesthetic Theories~
I mitational
Realistic
Formal
Abstract
Emotional
Expressive
How does this meet the
 Which art elements?
criteria?
 Which principles of
design?
 Focal point/ Emphasis
 Unity/ Repetition
 Balance
 Which portrait style?
 Realistic?
 Formal-stylized?
 Emotional?
 How is it creative?
 How is the space used?
Video(s)
Artwork Criteria:
1. Must show at least one of the Art Elements.
2. Must demonstrate one principle of design.
3. Draw your face looking in the mirror that
displays an aesthetic theory.
4. Be creative.
5. Use your space well. Add detail. 20 minutes.
Objective: You will create an artwork in
order to discover your knowledge of art
elements, design principles, and aesthetic
theories.
Parent Letter~
These are the expectations that I have:
 Students must always be on time.
 Students must follow school policies (ie dress code,
rules for electronics, etc…)
 Students must be respectful to themselves, others,
and the supplies.
 Students will always listen during instruction and not
talk unless they raise their hand as part of the
discussion.
 Students will stay focused on assignments.
 Students must try their best to learn, to be
creative and open-minded, to enjoy the class. 
Other information:
 Music: I will play music in the classroom. Students can request
music to play and on Fridays students can sign up to make a playlist
or CD of their own (that is school appropriate) that I will play. The
must not use their portable mp3 players or cell phones during class.
I ask everyone’s cooperation with this.
 Donations: Your son/ daughter can receive up to 10 points extra
credit per quarter for any donations. Thank you for supporting the
Visual Arts Department. List of required supplies and donations is
on the back.
 Final Exam: Fundamentals of Art students have a county written
Final Exam. This course is a graduation requirement. Fine Arts and
Studio Art will also have Final Exams that I prepare.
To contact Miss Gauger:
 Email - agauger@bcps.org
 Wiki school website for assignments:
 Fundamentals of Art-
www.gaugerfunofart.pbworks.com
 Fine Arts- www.gaugerfinearts.pbworks.com
 Studio Artwww.gaugerstudioapart.pbworks.com
 Last year’s website and lessonswww.gaugerart.pbworks.com
Edline:
 Students are required to sign up for edline.
 Sign up for edline.com to receive grade
reports and keep up-to-date on class
assignments.
www.edline.net
Art Show:
 Mark your Calendar for April 19, 2012. First
Café is October 20, 2011.
Clubs in Room 231
 Art Club- meets on Wednesdays from 2-4pm
 Yoga Club- meets on Tuesdays from 3-4:30pm
Back-To- School night
This Thursday
Sept 3rd
Time: 5-7pm
Supply List- Required
Supplies
Art 1-◊ 10 pencils to be donated
◊ Sketchbook
◊ At least one donation from list
Fine Arts and Studio Art◊ 5 pencils to be donated
◊ Sketchbook
◊ At least one donation from list
◊ Lab Fee $25 required
◊ Folder with 3 prongs/ pockets or
small binder
Donations- One is required.
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Embroidery Thread
Blender
Metallic supplies
Nail polish
Safety pins
Hinges- small
Glow-in the dark
Fabric paint
Popsicle sticks
Scrapbooking stuff
sharpies
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Ball point pens
Chalkboard paint
Jewelry- beads
Toothbrushes
Puzzles
Jars. Containers with
lids
Games and pieces
Toys
Magnets
Velcro
Hole punchers
Donations- One is required.
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Binders
Folders
Hole punchers
Date stamp
Stamps
Stamp pads
Stencils
Manilla folders
Calendars
crayons
 Magazines
 Newspaper
 Grocery bags
 Large ziploc bags
for freezer
Student information sheet~
 Include your grade level – 9th-12th
 Include as much music as possible.
 ART 1 – list any friends or relatives that have
had art or Miss Gauger- list their name.
 Art 2- list your Art 1 teacher.
Review:
 Name some art elements
 Name some design principles
 What are the aesthetic theories?
 Why do people make art?
 Can anyone be an artist? (We’ll discuss this
further tomorrow.