PAINTING AND MIXED-MEDIA

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

On completion of this Expressive Form, students should develop the ability to create artwo rk b ased on
their

own interpret ati on of a given topic or theme using representational and non-representational
approaches.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Students should be able to:

1. use colour to demonstrate expressive qualities;

2. show a variety of colour harmonies and contrasts;

3. explore a variety of painting media, materials and techniques used in picture making;

4. apply the elements and principles of art and design to produce compositions in a variety of media;

5. create aesthetically pleasing compositions from observation, imagination and interpretation based on

specific themes;

6. produce samples of personal expressions in a variety of media;

7. critique their own work and that of established Caribbean and international artists.

CONTENT

1. Colour exploration, harmonies, values, contrasts.

2. Media, such as water colour, inks acrylics, pastels and crayons.

3. Textural qualities, depth and expressions.

4. Collages and other mixed media compositions.

5. Themes, including historical, cultural, folklore and fantasy.

6. Traditional and contemporary paintings and processes seen and used in the Caribbean and other
cultures.