Big Idea 1: Investigate Materials, Processes, and Ideas

Big Idea 2: Make Art and Design

Big Idea 3: Present Art and Design

Mrs. McGrann holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Art and a minor in Child and Family Studies from the University of Montevallo. She was Summa Cum Laude in her class. She also has a Masters of Art Education from the University of Montevallo. She is a National Board Certified Teacher in Art/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood. She has been with Hoover City Schools for 20 years. Before teaching, she was a contracted stained glass artisan, as well as a Studio Coordinator, Teacher In-Serve Coordinator, and Art Camp Director with the Birmingham Museum of Art.

"Drawing is a college-level exploration of mark-making in drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, and/or digital art that addresses the student’s interpretation of drawing issues and media. Students spend the year creating a final portfolio based on an in-depth investigation of an art idea the student would like to explore. The portfolio must show high quality of work, imaginative skill, and broad mastery of visual design concerns. In all, the AP Art and Design students must develop and apply skills of inquiry and investigation, practice, experimentation, revision, communication, and reflection.

This course is for seniors and requires hard work both in and out of class. Good time management skills, as well as, self-disciple are required since this class is ultimately a student independent study, not a teacher-centered learning environment. A very minimum of five hours a week of work outside the classroom is expected."

Please note that if you have not taken Art 1 and Art 2, Mrs. McGrann advises you talk to her before registering for this course.