Foundations in Art: Yr-1

Age Group: 9th-12th grade, ages 14-18

Class Description: Art-1   Visual Art Foundations   (1st year)     

1 Credit Course (30 weeks, Sept-May) 

 

Students in this introductory course experience a variety of two and three - dimensional activities that cover basic art and design skills.  Various ideas and processes involved in making art will be examined.  Projects may include but are not limited to drawing, painting, graphic design, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media.  Students will work in a wide assortment of media such as graphite, charcoal, pastel, pen and ink, white and red clay, watercolor, and acrylic paint.  Historical and cultural issues specific to each project will be explored, as well as critical inquiry and aesthetics.  This course is a prerequisite for advanced-level studies.  Students with a possible interest in pursuing an art-related career should take this course as a freshman to allow time for the development of a portfolio during their junior and senior years for college entrance and scholarship competitions.  Students will also be exposed to art history and appreciation through videos, discussions, and art trips. All students will be responsible for keeping a sketchbook throughout the term of the course.

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CLASS FEES INCLUDES  high-quality artists’ materials, including paint, paint brushes, canvas paper & boards, a storage box, and use of studio mediums, supplies, and a studio smock to use. (Instructor is not responsible for replenishing used up or lost supplies).

 

Class Length:  2 hours    Time: See Schedule    Prerequisites: None   

Class size: limited to 9 students per class / 4 student minimum

 

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Foundations in Art: Yr-1 

Age Group: 9th-12th grade, ages 14-18

Class Description: Art-1   Beginning Drawing   (1st year)   

1 Credit Course (30 weeks, Sept-May) 

                                            
Beginning drawing will begin by introducing the building blocks for great drawing. This class is designed to develop the eye, hand, and mind of a young artist—beginner or advanced. Students will be evaluated for their drawing skills during the first two weeks of class. Evaluations will be used to show progression in skills and levels of difficulty. Through a series of exercises, each student will then receive individualized attention during class time to help gather and fine-tune a variety of necessary skills needed to build a vocabulary used to create their own artwork learning to draw from still-life, 3D media, perspective, photographs, landscapes to creating age-appropriate art pieces. Lessons are tailored to the ability, interest, and needs of students. The student's eye will be trained to understand the object's size and placement, and the student's hand will be trained to explore drawing mediums such as graphite, pen & ink, and charcoal, colored pencils, hard pastels, and oil pastels. Color Theory will also be studied. Students will be introduced to and develop their skills in all of the basic elements of art and the principles of design.  With Drawing as the foundation, students learn to observe, interpret, and design. Students will also be exposed to art history, artist bios, and art appreciation through videos, discussions, and art trips.

This class will require weekly home drawing assignments of approximately 1-2 hours.  

 

CLASS FEES INCLUDES  high-quality artists’ materials, including paint, paint brushes, canvas paper & boards, a storage box, and use of studio mediums, supplies, and a studio smock to use. (Instructor is not responsible for replenishing used up or lost supplies).

 

Class Length:  2 hours     Time: See Schedule    Prerequisites: None   

Class size: limited to 9 students per class /  4 student minimum

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Foundations in Art: Yr-2 

Age Group: 9th-12th grade, ages 14-18

Class Description: Art-2   Painting with Basic Drawing (2nd year)  

1 Credit Course (30 weeks, Sept-May) 

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This class will introduce the building blocks of painting.  Students will be introduced to Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, and Oil painting; learning the characteristics of each while developing their skills in the Elements of Art (line, value, shape & form, texture, space, and color) and while utilizing the Principles of Art (balance, emphasis, rhythm, harmony, variety, and unity) Students will learn color mixing, value scales, and different techniques for applying paint. 
Painting from still-life, landscape, and life models from observation will be geared towards realism; at the same time, various other painting styles and art movements will be explored.  

This class may require weekly home drawing assignments of approximately 1-2 hours.  

 

CLASS FEES INCLUDES  high-quality artists’ materials, including paint, paint brushes, canvas paper & boards, a storage box, and use of studio mediums, supplies, and a studio smock to use. (Instructor is not responsible for replenishing used up or lost supplies).

 

Class Length:  2 hours    Time: See Schedule    Prerequisites: Choice of any Art 1 classes  

Class size: limited to 9 students per class / 4 student minimum

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Foundations in Art: Yr-2 

Age Group: 9th-12th grade, ages 14-18

Class Description: Art-2   Intermediate Drawing / Illustration (2nd year)  

1 Credit Course (30 weeks, Sept-May) 

This class will require weekly home drawing assignments of approximately 1-2 hours.  

 

CLASS FEES INCLUDES  high-quality artists’ materials, including paint, paint brushes, canvas paper & boards, a storage box, and use of studio mediums, supplies, and a studio smock to use. (Instructor is not responsible for replenishing used up or lost supplies).

 

Class Length:  2 hours     Time: See Schedule     Prerequisites: Choice of any Art 1 classes

Class size: limited to 9 students per class / 4 student minimum

 

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Foundations in Art: Yr-2 

Age Group: 9th-12th grade, ages 14-18

Class Description: Art-2   2D/3D Design 

1 Credit Course (30 weeks, Sept-May) 

This class will require weekly home drawing assignments of approximately 1-2 hours.  

 

CLASS FEES INCLUDES  high-quality artists’ materials, including paint, paint brushes, canvas paper & boards, a storage box, and use of studio mediums, supplies, and a studio smock to use. (Instructor is not responsible for replenishing used up or lost supplies).

 

Class Length:  2 hours    Time: See Schedule     Prerequisites: Choice of any Art 1 classes

Class size: limited to 9 students per class / 4 student minimum

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Foundations in Art: Yr-3 

Age Group: 9th-12th grade, ages 14-18

Class Description: Art-3   Art History 

1 Credit Course (30 weeks, Sept-May)

This class will require weekly home drawing assignments of approximately 1-2 hours.  

 

CLASS FEES INCLUDES  high-quality artists’ materials, including paint, paint brushes, canvas paper & boards, a storage box, and use of studio mediums, supplies, and a studio smock to use. (Instructor is not responsible for replenishing used up or lost supplies).

 

Class Length:  2 hours    Time: See Schedule    Prerequisites: Choice of any Art 1 classes

Class size: limited to 9 students per class / 4 student minimum

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Foundations in Art: Yr-3 

Age Group: 9th-12th grade, ages 14-18

Class Description: Art-3 Careers: Graphic Design/Interior Design/Architecture/Fashion (3rd year)    

1 Credit Course (30 weeks, Sept-May) 

This class will require weekly home drawing assignments of approximately 1-2 hours.  

 

CLASS FEES INCLUDES  high-quality artists’ materials, including paint, paint brushes, canvas paper & boards, a storage box, and use of studio mediums, supplies, and a studio smock to use. (Instructor is not responsible for replenishing used up or lost supplies).

 

 Class Length:  2 hours    Time: See Schedule    Prerequisites: Choice of any Art 2 class

Class size: limited to 9 students per class / 4 student minimum

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Foundations in Art: Yr-4  

Age Group: 9th-12th grade, ages 14-18

Class Description: Art-4    JR/SR STUDIO IN ART  (4th year)    

1 Credit Course (30 weeks, Sept-May)  

This class will require weekly home drawing assignments of approximately 1-2 hours.      ARTTALK- Textbook

 

CLASS FEES INCLUDES  high-quality artists’ materials, including paint, paint brushes, canvas paper & boards, a storage box, and use of studio mediums, supplies, and a studio smock to use. (Instructor is not responsible for replenishing used up or lost supplies).

 

Class Length:  2 hours   Time: See Schedule    Prerequisites: Choice of any Art 3 class or Junior/Senior level course with a minimum grade of a B.  Consultation with and permission of the instructor, based on coursework student has completed and future plans. 

Class size: limited to 9 students per class / 4 student minimum

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Foundations in Art: Yr-4  

Age Group: 9th-12th grade, ages 14-18

Class Description: Art-4    ART PORTFOLIO / VISUAL PRESENTATIONS  (4th year)    

1 Credit Course (30 weeks, Sept-May) 

In this course, advanced students will focus on portfolio development as they continue to develop skills in producing high-quality works of art. Emphasis is placed on creating more complex visual statements. A wide range of materials and processes will be further explored, and students will have the opportunity to focus on a chosen subject or medium. This course pushes students to synthesize their materials, processes, and ideas into a cohesive body of work. Students must be prepared to work on self-driven art at an advanced level and to have a work ethic that enables them to meet deadlines and the completion of the portfolio work. There is a meeting in June prior to the beginning of class to discuss the summer assignments that are due on the first day of classes.

 

This class is for students that are looking to pursue an art related career such as graphic design,

architecture, animation, fashion design, commercial artist or illustrator, where a portfolio of high

quality artwork is required. Students will work on pieces of their own selection using any of the

following mediums graphite pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, acrylic, soft pastels, oil pastels,

ink (including calligraphy), mixed media, and oil.

 

Prerequisite: Art 3 Honors with a minimum grade of a B

The course is intended for advanced students creating a portfolio, but not taking the AP exam. A lab fee is required and included in the price.

This class will require weekly home drawing assignments of approximately 1-2 hours.     

 

CLASS FEES INCLUDES  high-quality artists’ materials, including paint, paint brushes, canvas paper & boards, a storage box, and use of studio mediums, supplies, and a studio smock to use. (Instructor is not responsible for replenishing used up or lost supplies).

 

Class Length:  2 hours   Time: See Schedule    Prerequisites: Choice of any Art 3 class or Junior/Senior level course with a minimum grade of a B.  Consultation with and permission of the instructor, based on coursework student has completed and future plans. 

Class size: limited to 9 students per class / 4 student minimum

 

 

 

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