Learn to express yourself through the combination and composition of visual elements such as Typography, Shape, Color, and Images. We will be using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create portfolios of work showcasing student achievement in the class including image manipulation, posters, books, album design, and brief web animations. This course is great for artists and technology enthusiasts alike!
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Studio II (Art)
Studio IIGrade Levels 9-12 1257Term: YearCredits: 1Prerequisite: Studio I or Teacher RecommendationThis class will introduce meaningful art and conceptual art. Students have built a solid foundation in Studio 1 and are now…
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.
Ceramics III
Ceramics IIIGrade Levels: 9-12Term: SemesterCredits: .5Prerequisite: Ceramics IIThis course is designed for the experienced ceramic student, who would like to continue with ceramics in a more independent fashion. During the semester, students…
Ceramics II
This course continues to allow students the opportunity to experience either ceramic style while developing further into a confident potter. Students will complete teacher inspired projects that introduce additional understanding of clay and glazes. During the semester students will assist the teacher in loading and programming the kiln during the semester.
Ceramics I
Students will have the opportunity to work with hand building or a combination of styles to complete the requirements for this course. Either option will strengthen a student’s prior knowledge of construction techniques.. Students will increase their glazing and firing knowledge and learn the basics of a kiln. Relevant artists/movements will again be investigated as students enhance their abilities to discuss and critique their pottery.
Painting II
Students will dive deeper into color theory while developing a personal painting style. Students will further their understanding of the elements of art while developing a firm comprehension of how the principles of art are used within paintings. Students will create paintings from observation including but not limited to still lifes, landscapes, and figure studies. To truly develop an appreciation of paintings, students will study relative artists/movements and enhance their abilities to discuss various works of art.
Drawing II
Students will dive further into the elements of art including but not limited to shape, form, value, texture, line, and space. An emphasis is placed on drawing from observation using still lifes, landscapes, and figure studies to gain a better understanding of the principles of design.
Drawing I
This course will further explore the elements of art and principles of design and how they are used to create drawings. Students will expand their drawing techniques, including but not limited to hatching, cross hatching, scumbling, stippling, and blending, with a focus on how they are used to create value, form, and texture in a drawing. Relevant artists/movements will be investigated as students enhance their abilities to discuss and critique artwork.
Comics, Illustration, and Animation
Explore the design concepts and artistic principles of illustration, comics, and animation. Learn the complete workflow for designing, inking, and coloring comic book/graphic novel illustrations as you develop unique character designs, develop the ability to illustrate your own stories, and learn the basics of traditional and stop-motion animation.