At Aquarian, Students will experience a balanced art education, including both teacher-directed lessons to build skills and confidence and Open Studio time to encourage quality artistic thinking and problem-solving. Each year students will explore and build upon a variety of mediums in the art room, including but not limited to drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, collage, fiber arts, and clay.
Lessons in the art room are also based on the National Core Visual Arts Standards and Studio Habits of the Mind.
Open Studio is based on TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) studio structure
Elements of Design: Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Form, and Space
Principles of Design: Balance, Unity, Variety, Emphasis, Pattern, Rhythm, and Movement
Studio Habits of the Mind: Observe, Develop Craft, Stretch & Explore, Engage & Persist, Envision, Express, Reflect, and Understand Art Worlds