Mixed Media Art

Class Time:   11:05-12:05, Fall Semester

Grade Level: 9th - 12th

Instructor:  Ms. Anna Sophia Cline

Contact Information:  autumnalrose02@gmail.com

Course Description

“Art, like morality, consists of drawing the line somewhere.” - G.K. Chesterton, Illustrated London News, May 5, 1928

“Love not too well the work of thy hands and the devices of thy heart.” - Ulmo, J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion

The course will focus on skill development and learning how to use different tools and mediums. It is meant for any skill level and will prepare students for college classes which may use these materials and to expand their artistic repertoire. Mediums will include pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, mixed media, and paper cutting (scherenschnitt).

Tuition:  $200 

Course Materials:

• Sketchbook for projects (size 9x12)
• Sketchbook for practice (any size)
• Drawing pencils
• Eraser
• Sharpener
• Colored pencils 
• Charcoal
• Cleaning wipes
• Cotton or polyester rag
• Ink pens
• Paintbrush, rag or paper towels, water container.
• X-acto knife or small scissors
• Ruler or straightedge, cutting mat or thick cardboard
• Miscellaneous collage materials of your choice (e.g. newspaper clippings, fabric scraps, paint samples, beads, stickers, etc.)
• Cardstock (optional)

Teacher Qualifications: Anna Sophia Cline has a BA in Biology with a concentration in Illustration from George Mason University Honors College and is currently pursuing her Masters degree at Mason. She has been involved in art since she could hold a pencil and is experienced in many genres of art.  Her project mediums include charcoal, scherenschnitte, pencil drawing, pen and ink, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, and oil. Having spent her high school years at NCHS, she is excited to be returning as an instructor.