Visual Art for the Secondary Grades - Paperback

by Kerrian Neu (Author)

Composed of over 60 lessons, this book covers a broad range of visual art creation. Students learn about and use the tools needed to produce works of art in various styles and techniques. They prepare portfolios of their best works and learn how to analyze and reflect on works of art. The lessons are grouped into ten areas of study, beginning with color theory. After lessons on mixing the color wheel, complements and tints, tones and shades, lessons proceed to the study of the elements and principles of art. The exploration of drawing techniques follows. Most of the two- and three-dimensional areas integrate art history with art creation. Eleven movements of art and 27 artists and their work are introduced and discussed. There are 22 types of art media included as well. Each area contains objectives, overviews, lessons, suggested supplies needed, media used, artist information, other support materials needed and grading rubrics. California visual art standards are addressed in each area and are listed by area in the appendix of the book. Supplemental color materials are available at www.svisualart.com for online viewing or free download, completing all that is needed to teach the lessons. www.sVisualArt.com www.sVisualArt.com

Author Biography

Kerrian Neu is a teacher and an award-winning graphic designer and author. She was raised by an award-winning, professional fine artist mother and an award-winning, professional technical illustrator and sculpture father, both of whom were also teachers. Kerrian has authored and illustrated two children's books based on "Ben the Bee" a 12 year old bee who likes to solve mysteries in his town of Beely. She also has published "Visual Art for the Elementary Classroom", Class Town - Creative Journal Prompts" and "Picture Book Writing and Creation". Kerrian recently completed her masters of art in teaching and is working to pass on her love of the visual arts and creativity. She lives in the North Lake Tahoe area and spends her free time in her garden and enjoying the outdoor activities of the region.