This class is intended for the student who would like to prepare college art portfolios. Students will begin to develop a portfolio that expresses their own unique voice through observational drawings/paintings, including advanced still lives, landscapes, and figures. A strong emphasis is placed on the principles of design and their uses within student artwork. Relevant artists/movements will be investigated as students enhance their abilities to discuss and critique their work, as well as their classmates’ work.
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Studio I (Art)
Students will be introduced to a variety of mediums, which will include but are not limited to drawing, painting, and sculpture. The goal throughout this year-long course is to master their understanding of the elements of art and principles of design in the mediums introduced. Emphasis will be placed on learning to draw and paint from observation, while also exploring adding conceptual meaning to their art. Relevant artists/movements will be studied and students will develop their critical thinking skills by discussing and critiquing art.
Sculpture II
This course is designed for students who are interested in the practical experience of 3D art. Students will expand upon their knowledge of the elements of art while gaining a true understanding of how the principles of design are used within sculpture. While students investigate relevant artists/movements, they will enhance their abilities to discuss and critique artwork.
Sculpture I
This is an introductory 3D art course. Students will explore the elements of art and how they are used in the creation of 3D pieces while beginning to implement the principles of design. Students will work with materials including wire, paper, and plaster. There will be an investigation of relevant artists/movements, allowing students to enhance abilities to discuss and critique their sculptures.
Foundations of Art
In this introductory course students explore a variety of ways to make art, including: photography, drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, and sculpture. Students will study the Elements of Art along with the Principles of Design as they create works of art based on the techniques listed above. During this course, students will complete art history investigations while also developing their basic skills associated with discussing and critiquing artwork.
Students who are considering an art focus during high school should take the year-long Studio 1 course.