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CLASS DESCRIPTION
Art Appreciation introduces the students to the technical, historical, and aesthetic aspects of a diversity of art pieces from the early 1200s until
present day. As we investigate art in various forms, the students will learn how to analyze the visual elements of art and principles of
design. Students will create their own portfolio binder of a variety of artists throughout many eras, as they share their research with one another.
They will have hands-on opportunities each week to represent what they have learned through their own creative exploration. We will learn about
concepts such as value, contrast, unity, perspective, texture, balance, etc. Projects will include sketching, acrylic painting, watercolor, three-dimensional design, photography, pop art, and illustration. "Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them." -Psalm 111:2
SUPPLIES
A 2" binder will be needed
TUTOR
Mrs. Melanie Biermeier graduated from UW-Platteville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in 1995. In 2000, she graduated from Winona State University with a Master of Science degree in Education. From 1995 until 2002, Melanie taught a diversity of classes including high school composition, art, computer, and music, as well as several elementary grades at Coulee Christian School in West Salem, WI. While at Coulee Christian School, Melanie taught high school art classes for several years and wrote the school's K - 12 art curriculum for the ACSI accreditation process. Since 2002, she has been a teaching consultant for a variety of homeschool learning communities in the Rochester area. Melanie has a passion for teaching science from a Christian perspective. In recent years, she has had the privilege of teaching a diversity of science topics and classes for Classical Conversations and Christ Community Homeschool Cooperative. Melanie has been married to Joel for 18 years, and they have five children. They have been homeschooling for thirteen years. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, painting, camping, biking, gardening, journaling, scrapbooking, and playing guitar.
"Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them." -Psalm 111:2
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Art Appreciation introduces the students to the technical, historical, and aesthetic aspects of a diversity of art pieces from the early 1200s until
present day. As we investigate art in various forms, the students will learn how to analyze the visual elements of art and principles of
design. Students will create their own portfolio binder of a variety of artists throughout many eras, as they share their research with one another.
They will have hands-on opportunities each week to represent what they have learned through their own creative exploration. We will learn about
concepts such as value, contrast, unity, perspective, texture, balance, etc. Projects will include sketching, acrylic painting, watercolor, three-dimensional design, photography, pop art, and illustration. "Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them." -Psalm 111:2
SUPPLIES
A 2" binder will be needed
TUTOR
Mrs. Melanie Biermeier graduated from UW-Platteville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in 1995. In 2000, she graduated from Winona State University with a Master of Science degree in Education. From 1995 until 2002, Melanie taught a diversity of classes including high school composition, art, computer, and music, as well as several elementary grades at Coulee Christian School in West Salem, WI. While at Coulee Christian School, Melanie taught high school art classes for several years and wrote the school's K - 12 art curriculum for the ACSI accreditation process. Since 2002, she has been a teaching consultant for a variety of homeschool learning communities in the Rochester area. Melanie has a passion for teaching science from a Christian perspective. In recent years, she has had the privilege of teaching a diversity of science topics and classes for Classical Conversations and Christ Community Homeschool Cooperative. Melanie has been married to Joel for 18 years, and they have five children. They have been homeschooling for thirteen years. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, painting, camping, biking, gardening, journaling, scrapbooking, and playing guitar.
"Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them." -Psalm 111:2