ART
(1.0 Credit in Fine Arts Required)
Prerequisite
to all other art courses unless waived by instructor.
Good
art reflects good design. A study
of design can help you appreciate what visual art is, why it is made, what it is
made of, how to interpret its meaning and evaluate its composition and quality.
You do not have to be a good artist to take Design but should take Design
if you want to be a better artist. In
this course, students learn about the basics of visual art and how to apply it
to their work to improve their compositions and drawing ability.
A variety of media and techniques are explored.
A more detailed course description and supplies list are available upon
request.
ART I
B – DRAWING & PAINTING
E, Grades
9, 10, 11, 12
0.5 Credit
Semester
II only
Prerequisite:
Art I A or Consent of Instructor
This
practical course will expand on techniques learned in Design as they apply to
Drawing and Painting. A variety of
tools and surfaces will be explored with projects centering on various subjects
including still life, landscape, portraiture, the (clothed) figure and fantasy.
Warm up exercises using gestures and blind contour drawing will help
students increase in speed and accurate observation and representation of
proportions. A more detailed course
description and supplies list are available upon request.
ART
II A - CLAY
E, Grades
10, 11, 12
0.5 Credit
Semester I
only
Prerequisite:
Art I A or Consent of Instructor (Max.12 students per class)
In
this course students will learn about the stages of clay as it is made, wedged,
shaped, dried, glazed and fired. Hand-building
techniques such as pinch pottery, coil, and slab construction are stressed.
Mask making with plaster molds and the drape technique as well as some
work on the electric wheel is also included.
Students will create at least one project using each technique and
present work through a combination of verbal and written critiques.
A more detailed course description and supplies list are available upon
request.
ART
II B - STAINED GLASS AND WIRE SCULPTURE
E, Grades
10, 11, 12
0.5 Credit
Semester
II only
Prerequisite:
Art I A or Consent of Instructor
In
this course students will learn the proper way to cut, grind, foil, solder and
clean stained glass to create their own original stained glass 2D panels and 3D
projects. An accompanying wire
sculpture will also be made. A more
detailed course description and supplies list are available upon request.
ART
III A - FIBERS AND CANDLEMAKING
E, Grades
11, 12
0.5 Credit
Semester I
only
Prerequisite:
Art I A or Consent of Instructor
In
this course students will learn techniques in Batik (painting on fabric with
wax) and tie-dye. Various projects
in papermaking, origami, weaving, crochet, knitting or bead loom work may
supplement course content as students choose from options.
Types of candle making are also explored.
Because of the number of options, students are expected to be more
self-directed in learning and will have the opportunity to act as peer teachers.
Work will be presented and experiences shared through verbal and written
critiques. A more detailed course
description and supplies list are available upon request.
ART
III B - BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY
E, Grades
11, 12
0.5 Credit
Semester
II only
Prerequisite:
Art I A or Consent of Instructor
This
class will cover the basics of black and white film processing, picture printing
and enlarging, and compositional aesthetics.
Students will also learn general information about the history of
photography, camera parts, functions and care.
Projects are centered on the types of photography including portraiture,
scenery, still life, sports/action, and artistic experimentation.
Each student is expected to provide his/her own 35mm camera.
Single lens reflex cameras with manual settings are recommended but
automatic models are also accepted. Film
and paper are provided. A more
detailed course description and supplies list are available upon request.
ART
IV - SPECIAL PROJECTS ART
E, Grade
12
0.5 Credit
Semester I
or II
Prerequisite:
Art I A, Art I B AND Consent of Instructor
Because students will develop advanced projects in
previously studied media for this course, they need to be self-directed.
Students may be put in with the course titled by the media they wish to
pursue and may then have additional responsibility as peer tutors or lab
assistants (photography). An
application form outlining student goals must be completed and approved prior to
each grading period. Students will
present work and share experiences through a combination of verbal and written
critiques. The serious Art student
may wish to use this course as time to photograph their work and polish their
student portfolio in preparation for admission to an art school.
If this is the case, the student should take this course the first
semester of the Senior year or see the instructor about special permission to
begin at the end of their Junior year as a Senior project option.