Art (07-08)
DRAWING I: This class is an introduction to drawing with pencils, charcoal, oil, pastels, marking pens, pen and ink, chalks, conte, prism color, various drawing surfaces and scratchboard. Students will be drawing from life, imagination, still life, the figure, portraits and memory, using the elements and principles of design. Students will work on improving technique and learning to "see," with an introduction to perspective and proportion. The focus in this class is to stimulate interest in art; show the importance of success, develop creativity, develop appreciation for the visual arts, develop awareness of art history and aesthetics, develop problem-solving skills, and become aware of art related careers. The class includes one 3-dimensional project. Lab Fee is $6.00 for the semester.
DRAWING II: The prerequisite for this class is successful completion of Drawing I with a passing grade. This class will work semi-independently within class structure at a higher level with greater flexibility of project selection, and more complex subject matter, techniques and problem solving. The student will be able to work semi-independently in the area of art designated; complete free-project forms for projects not in class curriculum; develop drawing skills; further develop creativity and personal style; utilize the elements and principles of design; improve techniques in use of various media; develop appreciation for the visual arts and aesthetics; further develop awareness of art history; use vocabulary and terminology correctly; and become aware of art-related careers. Lab Fee is $6.00 for the semester.
DRAWING III: The prerequisite for this class is successful completion of Drawing I with a C or higher. The students will work semi-independently within the Drawing I class structure at a higher level with greater flexibility of project selection, more complex subject matter, techniques and problem solving. The student will complete free-project forms for projects not in class curriculum; develop drawing skills, creativity and personal style, utilize the elements and principles of design, improve techniques in use of various media, develop appreciation for the visual arts and aesthetics, develop awareness of art history; use vocabulary and terminology correctly; and become aware of art-related careers. Lab Fee is $6.00 for the semester.
PAINTING I: This class is an introduction to watercolor, multimedia, acrylics, oils and collage. Students will explore various types of materials and techniques; use the elements and principles of design with an emphasis on experimentation and problem solving. The focus of this class is to stimulate interest in art, develop drawing skills, creativity, an appreciation for the visual arts and an awareness of art history, aesthetics, especially famous painters. There is one 3-dimensional project. Lab Fee is $6.00 for the semester.
PAINTING II: The prerequisite for this class is successful completion of Painting I with a C or higher. Students will work semi-independently within the Painting I class at a higher level with greater flexibility of project selection, more complex subject matter, techniques and problem solving. The student will complete free-project forms for projects not in the class curriculum, develop drawing skills, further develop creativity and personal style, utilize the elements and principles of design, improve techniques in use of various media, develop appreciation for the visual arts and aesthetics, awareness of art history; use vocabulary and terminology correctly, and become aware of art-related careers. Lab Fee is $6.00 for the semester.
PAINTING III: The prerequisite for this class is successful completion of Painting II with a C or higher. Students will work semi-independently within the Painting I class at a higher level with greater flexibility of project selection, more complex subject matter, techniques and problem solving. The student will complete free-project forms for projects not in the class curriculum, develop drawing skills, further develop creativity and personal style, utilize the elements and principles of design, improve techniques in use of various media, develop appreciation for the visual arts and aesthetics, further develop awareness of art history, use vocabulary and terminology correctly; and become aware of art-related careers. Lab Fee is $6.00 for the semester.
SCULPTURE I: This class will be expose students to the different use of materials such as paper, found objects/household items, foil, wax, modeling clay, plaster, ceramic clay, wood, soap, junk, metals and textiles for creating sculpture. Students will gain experience in additive and subtractive methods with an emphasis on visualization and exploration. Students will learn the proper use of sculpture tools and equipment. Subject matter will include figures, nonobjective art, realistic animals, variable scales and abstract art. Students will use the elements and principles of design, develop drawing skills, develop growth in technical use of the media, creativity, appreciation for the visual arts and aesthetics and develop an awareness of art history, especially in the area of sculpture. Lab Fee is $6.00 for the semester.
SCULPTURE II: The prerequisite for this class is successful completion of Sculpture I with a C or higher. This class will work semi-independently within the Sculpture I class at a higher level with greater flexibility of project selection, more complex subject matter, techniques and problem solving. Students will complete free-project forms for projects not in the class curriculum, develop drawing skills, further develop creativity and personal style, utilize the elements and principles of design; improve techniques in use of various media; develop an appreciation for the visual arts and aesthetics, an awareness of art history; use vocabulary and terminology correctly, and become aware of art-related careers. Lab Fee is $6.00 for the semester.
SCULPTURE III: The prerequisite for this class is successful completion of Sculpture II with a C or higher. Students will work semi-independently within the Sculpture I class at a higher level with greater flexibility of project selection, more complex subject matter, techniques and problem solving. Students will complete free-project forms for projects not in the class curriculum, develop drawing skills, further develop creativity and personal style, utilize the elements and principles of design, improve techniques in the use of various media, develop an appreciation for the visual arts and aesthetics; develop an awareness of art history, use vocabulary and terminology correctly, and become aware of art-related careers. Lab Fee is $6.00 for the semester.
ADVANCED ART: Students will work in specific area of art at a more advanced level with increasing self-determination of focus, problem-solving and project selection. Students design a contract, which includes projects, reading, research; art show visits with critiques and sketchbooks to improve drawing skills. This class may be taken more than once for credit. Lab Fee is $6.00 for the semester. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTOR ONLY.