ART I
The foundations
For students in grades 9-12
This course provides the necessary foundation for more advanced study in visual arts. In the first semester, there is a strong emphasis on learning to observe and draw with greater accuracy. Study of composition, color theory, and modes of spatial perception such as perspective and cubism round out the student’s fluency in the visual language.
During the second semester, students begin to apply their skills in more specific and varied media such as painting, computer graphics, sculpture, ceramics, and digital imaging. Students will acquire a greater awareness of career opportunities in the arts and knowledge of how skills gained in art courses can help them in careers not directly related to art.
Throughout the course, art history references enrich the studio work. Furthermore, students will strengthen their ability to give constructive criticism of others and further develop a critical eye for the improvement of their own work. Regular studio homework and sketchbook assignments are part of the course.
OBJECTIVE: Students will develop skills and confidence as artistic thinkers by transforming ideas- as responses to art projects, collaborative efforts, art assignments, and art problems -into unique, personal works of art.
During the second semester, students begin to apply their skills in more specific and varied media such as painting, computer graphics, sculpture, ceramics, and digital imaging. Students will acquire a greater awareness of career opportunities in the arts and knowledge of how skills gained in art courses can help them in careers not directly related to art.
Throughout the course, art history references enrich the studio work. Furthermore, students will strengthen their ability to give constructive criticism of others and further develop a critical eye for the improvement of their own work. Regular studio homework and sketchbook assignments are part of the course.
OBJECTIVE: Students will develop skills and confidence as artistic thinkers by transforming ideas- as responses to art projects, collaborative efforts, art assignments, and art problems -into unique, personal works of art.