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ART DEPARTMENT
ART
METALS
Course
Type: Vocational
- Elective
Credit: .5
Course
Length: 1
semester
Pre-requisite: none
Description:
This course will be designed to
introduce students to the craft of creating art using metal as the primary
material. Students will learn various
methods of working with metal and investigate techniques including casting,
etching, repousee, appliqué, enameling and piercing. Projects will include using sheet metal,
various gauges of wire, recycled materials, foil, cast metal and metallic
papers and scratchboard. Students will
learn to create both functional and sculptural pieces of artwork and will
experiment with the art of jewelry making.
Several art styles and cultures throughout the world will be
referenced during the semester.
COMPREHENSIVE
ART
Course
Type: Vocational
- Elective
Credit: .5
Course
Length: 1
semester
Pre-requisite: None - open to Grades
9-12
Description:
Self Expression takes a close look at
some of the many ways to express oneself through art and creativity. Students in this class will learn how to
translate thought and emotion into art, as well as explore the human figure
and facial structure. This is a great
class to take if you enjoy working with a variety of art materials. Materials experimented with include clay,
wire, packaging tape, acrylic and watercolor paint, and numerous drawing
materials.
* This course is
offered every other year
GRAPHIC
DESIGN
Course
Type: Vocational
- Elective
Credit: .5
Course
Length: 1
semester
Pre-requisite: None
- Open to Grades 9-12
Description:
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Students in Design will take a look
at the important role design plays in society today and learn about the
impact it has on people throughout the world.
During the semester
students will examine the principles
of design and explore the different areas of student within the design
world. Areas of focus will be graphic
design, industrial or product design, fine art, photography and fashion
design. This course is an excellent
choice for any student who might be considering art or design as an
occupation in the future. It is also a
good choice for anyone interested in using a variety of materials to create
art. Materials utilized throughout the
semester include clay, paper-mache, duct-tape, a variety of drawing
materials, a digital camera and the computer.
*
This course is offered every other year
DRAWING
Course
Type: Vocational
- Elective
Credit: .5
Course
Length: 1
semester
Pre-requisite: None
- Open to Grades 9-12
Description:
Drawing is one of the most basic ways
to create art and has been used to communicate ideas for thousands of
years. In this class basic drawing
skills, techniques and vocabulary are taught.
Students will learn to draw from direct observation, experiment with
cartooning, learn to judge proportion and understand depth, form and
space. Mediums used will be pencil,
charcoal, conte crayon, pen and ink, marker, colored pencil and more! Many important artists throughout history
will be discussed over the course of the semester. This is a great class for both beginning
and advanced ability students!
* This course is
offered every other year
PRINTMAKING
Course
Type: Vocational
- Elective
Credit: .5
Course
Length: 1
semester
Pre-requisite: None
- Open to Grades 9-12
Description:
The art of printmaking dates back
centuries. Today, it is known
throughout the world as one of the most important and widely used means of
creating art and design. It is an exciting
form of art that often allows the artist to create multiple reproductions of
the same design. The various printing
methods explored in this course include relief
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printing, monoprinting, stamping,
engraving, etching and screenprinting.
A variety of materials will be utilized including linoleum,
scratchboard, plaster casting, fish, vegetables, Styrofoam and wood to name a
few. May important artists who
contributed to the history of printmaking will be referenced throughout the
semester.
*
This course is offered every other year.
PAINTING
Course
Type: Vocational
- Elective
Credit: .5
Course
Length: 1
semester
Pre-requisite: None
- Open to Grades 9-12
Description:
Students in painting will take a
close look at the various ways to create 2D art using paint as the primary material. Basic vocabulary, color theory and harmony
will be investigated. Through
experimentation with several techniques and methods of painting, students
will gain an understanding and appreciation for this form of art. We will primarily be using acrylic paint
and will also experiment with watercolor and mixed media. A variety of surfaces will be painted on
including, stretched canvas, wood
panel, paper and pre-primed canvas
board. Many famous artists throughout
history will be referenced throughout the semester.
* This course is
offered every year
* Students may
choose to take this course a second time with a more advanced curriculum.
CLAY
Course
Type: Vocational
- Elective
Credit: .5
Course
Length: 1
semester
Pre-requisite: None - Open to Grades
9-12
Description:
This course is for students
interested in exploring the art of creating 3D forms with clay. Students will develop basic skills and
learn a wide range of vocabulary associated with this type of art making. Several hand-building techniques will be
introduced, including pinch, slab and coil construction. We will also experiment with using
different types of art styles and cultures will be referenced throughout the
semester, including Japanese, Chinese, Southwest Indian, African and Art
Deco. Due to storage space, allowed
class size is a maximum of 18 students.
* This course is
offered every year
* Students may
choose to take this course a second time with a more advanced curriculum.
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