Visual Arts
INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING
Course: 824 Credit: .5 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 |
In this course students will work mainly with two types of paint, watercolor and acrylic. They will learn various techniques for working with each type of painting medium. Students will acquire these skills through the discussion, observation and practice of modern art movements and techniques. Although students’ work will relate to these movements, originality and personal style/voice will be emphasized as students continue to make connections between art and their own world. The use of sketchbooks, writing activities and critiques will continue.
*This is considered an entry level course |
INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING
Course: 825 Credit: .5 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 |
In Introduction to Drawing, students will learn about and apply techniques for creating dynamic shading, perspective, spatial relations, and accurate proportions through the study of self-portraits, figures, and one, two, and three-point perspective drawings. Drawing is an essential for all other forms of art therefore emphasis will be placed on drawing from life (observation). The use of sketchbooks, writing activities, and critiques will continue.
*This is considered an entry level course |
APPLIED TWO-DIMENSIONAL PROCESSES
Course: 829 Credit: 1 Grade: 10, 11, 12 |
This course is intended for students wishing to advance their skills in two-dimensional processes beyond the introductory level. It is more challenging than the introductory courses and will expose students to two-dimensional art processes such as batik, photo transferring, hand-made books and paper, mono printing, and overall mixed media. Art history from the Mannerist, Baroque and Romantic periods will be explored and discussed with a critical perspective. The use of sketchbooks, writing activities, and critiques will continue. This course can be taken twice.
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Prerequisites: Must have taken at least Expressive Sketchbook, Introduction to Painting, or Introduction to Drawing. A student must earn a 70% or higher in these entry level course prerequisites to enroll.
THREE DIMENSIONAL STUDIO ART
Course: 835 Credit: 1 Grade: 10, 11, 12 |
This course is intended for students wishing to develop their three-dimensional skills in a multi-media format. The first semester will focus on basic hand-building techniques in clay. Methods such as slab construction, coiling, and pinching will be emphasized. Students will be expected to participate in all aspects of using clay, including the preparation of clay, clean-up of the studio, and loading/unloading kilns. The second semester will focus on three-dimensional elements and principles of design including instruction on how to throw on the pottery wheel, how to trim vessels, and students will work with a wide range of common three-dimensional materials like wood, plaster, wire, and recyclables. A brief study in the history of ceramics will be integrated, as well as study in contemporary sculpture. Three-dimensional elements and principles of design will be discussed and students will understand the importance of concept, materials and context. Students are also allowed to take a second level of this course, with instructor approval, where they will start to develop a part the Breadth Section of the AP 3D Portfolio. There will be both guided and independent study involved in this curriculum.
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Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Must have taken at least Expressive Sketchbook, Introduction to Painting, or Introduction to Drawing. A student must earn a 70% or higher in these entry level course prerequisites to enroll.
THE EXPRESSIVE SKETCHBOOK
Course: 836 (SEMESTER) Credit: .5 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 THE EXPRESSIVE SKETCHBOOK Course: 837 (FULL-YEAR) Credit: 1 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 |
The Expressive Sketchbook is a production-based art appreciation class. Students will develop creative skills, courage and confidence though focused play. This class will experiment with a variety of media, subject matter and two-dimensional techniques. Finally, a reflective weekly writing component on media, processes and results will be required. This course can be taken twice.
*This is considered an entry level course |