Visual Arts for Secondary Schools Second Edition
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Description
Contents
Reviews
Language
English
ISBN
9781036011130
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
About the authors
Introduction
Part I The world of visual arts
1 World art
History of world art
Major time periods in world art
Art movements in recorded history
What is an art period?
Influential world artists and their art
Evolving concepts and understandings in world art
Evolving technologies and practices in world art
Chapter summary
2 Caribbean art
Major time periods in Caribbean art
Caribbean artists and their art
Art of the Caribbean today
Chapter summary
3 Elements, principles and safety practices in the visual arts
Ten areas of creativity
What is art and what is craft?
Rationale for the visual arts
Elements of art
The principles of art and design
Inside the visual arts classroom
Safety in the visual arts classroom
Chapter summary
Part II Areas of creativity in the visual arts
4 Drawing
History of drawing
Modern drawing
Learning to see
Drawing arrangements
Introduction to line
Introduction to shape
Introduction to form
Stages in the drawing process
Understanding composition
Drawing in perspective
Introduction to value
Introduction to texture
Drawing portraits
Figure drawing
Chapter summary
5 Painting
Themes and subjects for painting
Ways of representing
History of painting
Moving from drawing into painting
Stages in the painting process
Introduction to colour
The colour wheel
Water-based painting
Painting techniques
Chapter summary
6 Printmaking
History of printmaking
Printing processes
Stages in the mono-printing process
Stages in the linocut printing process
Creating positive or negative prints
Chapter summary
7 Graphic design and visual communication
History of graphic design
Categories of graphic designs
Design media
Designing to scale
Stages in the graphic design process
Forming letters and digits
Computer-aided design for beginners
The future of graphic design and visual communication
Chapter summary
8 Textile design
Designing textiles
History of textile design
Introduction to texture
Textile designing processes
Painting process
Printing process
Dyeing process
Stages in the textile design process
Other textile design techniques
Chapter summary
9 Three-dimensional art including sculpture
History of three-dimensional design
Introduction to form in three-dimensional art
Methods for creating three-dimensional art
Stages in the three-dimensional art-making process
Papier mâché
Wire-bending
Chapter summary
10 Leathercraft
History of leathercraft
Preparing leather
Stages in the leathercrafting process
Techniques for creating a design pattern
Preservation and ethical concerns for animals
Chapter summary
11 Pottery and ceramics
History of pottery/ceramics
Stages in the pottery-making process
Pottery-making methods
Chapter summary
12 Fibre arts
History of the fibre arts
Weaving techniques
Stages in the fibre art-making process
Chapter summary
13 Decorative arts and crafts
Decorative art
History of decorative arts and crafts
Decorative art and craft-making techniques
Stages in the decorative art and craft-making process
Other decorative art and craft techniques
Chapter summary
14 Introduction to design arts
History of design
Stages in the design process
Resources in the design process
Classes of resources
Technology in the design process
Classes of technology
Communication in the design process
Tools and equipment in the design process
Form and function in the design process
Improving or modifying your design
Production and marketing in the design process
All about living by design
Chapter summary
Part III Bringing visual arts learning together
15 Visual arts integration
Integrating the visual arts
What is visual and performing arts integration?
Models for arts integration
Stages in the inter-disciplinary arts integration process
Chapter summary
16 Researching and critiquing in the visual arts
Researching for Stage 1 of your art-making process
Critically analysing or critiquing artworks
Sample essay: analysis of an artwork
Writing about an artist
Writing references
Chapter summary
17 Building a visual arts portfolio
Types of portfolios
Purposes of an art portfolio
Materials and ideas for the art student portfolio
Stages in building an art portfolio
Creating a mat (matte)
Digital/e-portfolios
Chapter summary
18 Your visual arts reflective journal
Sections in the visual arts reflective journal
Preparing your expressive form content
How do you photograph your artworks for the reflective journal?
How do you format your text for the reflective journal?
Chapter summary
19 Careers in the visual arts
Why choose a career in the visual arts?
A traditional career in the visual arts: the fine artist
Careers in the visual arts
Preparing to start a career in the visual arts
Self-employment and entrepreneurship in the visual arts
Chapter summary
Glossary
Index
Photo credits
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