Art Department: Art Classes
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Elementary Art. Elementary art is a class where the basic elements of design are taught on an elementary level. The children choose famous artists from the past to explore the different styles of art, and then use the information to make a piece of art indicative of that artist. I encourage the young artist in their endeavors to be a kid and make it fun but at the same time use your best craftsmanship in doing so. They work in clay learning form, and there is plenty of acrylic and watercolor painting, oil pastels, collage, and mixed media. Come see the elementary art room and get inspired.
MS Art. The curriculum is developed for a nine-week in depth study with emphasis on the application of the elements and principles of design. Students will apply these elements and principals in drawing, printmaking, and painting projects.
Art 101. This course builds on lower and middle school knowledge of basic elements and principles of design. This course offers a broad base foundation of 2D and 3D concepts, as well as an overview of various contemporary artists and artists in history. Concepts of perspective, composition and a general appreciation and awareness of art are stressed.
Painting and Drawing I. This class provides an introduction to fundamental painting and drawing principles, methods and materials. Perceptual abilities, sensitivity to color, and composition techniques are developed. An emphasis is given to developing the illusion of form.
Painting and Drawing II & III. These classes build upon a firm foundation of traditional concepts of creativity, while giving students wide exposure to existing works of art. Students are encouraged to research an area of interest and develop independent work skills and habits.
Sculpture / Pottery. Through an exploration of various media, students develop basic skills using subtractive, additive, and construction methods. Students also learn basic hand building skills in clay. Focus is placed on skill development and the sculptural possibilities of working with clay.
Sculpture / Pottery II III. Skills begin to build from sculpture and pottery I to explore a more personal connection. An emphasis of personal vision and interest within classical and contemporary sculpture and ceramics is encouraged.
AP Drawing. The drawing portfolio is designed to address a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Light and shade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, and illusion of depth are drawing issues that can be addressed through a variety of means.
2-D Design Portfolio. This portfolio is intended to address a very broad interpretation of two-dimensional design issues. This type of design involves purposeful decision-making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. For this portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate proficiency in 2-D design using a variety of art forms. These could include, but are not limited to, graphic design, typography, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, illustration, painting, printmaking, etc. A variety of approaches to representation, abstract, and expression may be part of the student's portfolio.
3-D Design Portfolio. This portfolio is intended to address a broad interpretation of sculptural issues in depth and space. These may include mass, volume, form, plane, light, and texture. Such elements and concepts may be articulated through additive, subtractive, and/or fabrication processes. A variety of approaches to representation, abstraction, and expression may be part of the student's portfolio. These might include traditional sculpture, architectural models, apparel, ceramics, three-dimensional fiber arts or metal work, among others.
Digital Photography 1 (semester 1). Digital Photography 1 introduces students to the basic techniques, processes, and language of digital photography. This class concentrates on many areas of photography: technical skills, creativity, composition, computer/digital imaging, and some alternative processes, using Photoshop Elements. A half-day field trip to Cochran Mill Park to create images showing texture plus an opportunity to learn from a pro is included in this course. Control of photo equipment and techniques, experimentation, problem solving, and opportunity for portfolio development are all included in this course.
Digital Photography 2 (semester 2). Digital Photography 2 continues on from using the fundamentals learned in Photography 1 and incorporates them into various creative projects. This class involves computer/digital imaging, and some alternative processes, using Photoshop Elements. The course will include activities such as creating a Warhol serigraph image, creating a magazine cover, HDR Photography, creating a Rock Band cd cover image, and the Orton Technique in editing. This semester also includes an all day field-trip to Callaway Gardens. The opportunity for portfolio development is included in this course.