In this demonstration we explore the concept of a cabinet of curiosity. Drawing on the history of cabinets of curiosity, we decide on a narrative to explore and create a small cabinet about that narrative. We cover various techniques that you may choose to incorporate into your own personal collection.

Check out the full course and save the videos to your apple device - look for Art 10 in the iTunes U app!

Art 10: Introduction to Visual Studies
featuring Anna Divinsky
filmed and edited by Cody Goddard

with Megan Kohler, Laura MacLean, and Cody Gordon

1. Welcome to Art 10: Introduction to Visual Studies
2. Elements of Art - Line
3. Elements of Art: Shape
4. Elements of Art: Value (graphite)
5. Elements of Art: Value (charcoal)
6. Elements of Art: Texture
7. Elements of Art: Color
8. Color Media Techniques
9. Color Pastel Techniques
10. Cutting Techniques for Collage
11. Gluing Techniques for Collage
12. Fantastic Artwork Demo
13. Mail Art: Envelope Demo
14. Mail Art: Insert Demo
15. Stories Through the Lens Demo
16. Installation Art Demo
17. Personal Collection Demo
18. Critiquing Artwork

This is a complete collection of short demonstration videos for Art 10, showing techniques and demos of concepts learned in class. Art 10: Introduction to Visual Studies, an online Penn State course, has undergone an extensive redesign to become the first open educational resource the University will offer through Apple's iTunes U. The course features a multi-touch book that showcases artists and artwork, newly redesigned high-definition videos, a variety of art apps and engaging creative artwork projects.

Art 10: Introduction to Visual Studies
featuring Anna Divinsky
filmed and edited by Cody Goddard, with Megan Kohler, Laura MacLean, and Cody Gordon