DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
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A visual arts education at Northampton High School provides students with the opportunity to take part in dynamic and high quality experiences that will prepare them for a successful life in the 21st century. Visual arts education trains students to perceive and shape the visual, spatial, and aesthetic characteristics of the world around them.
Must be:
Good at problem solving
A risk taker
Empathetic
Able to engage with students
Must have knowledge in:
Thinking outside of the box
Self expression/creativity
Problem solving
Must value:
Patience
Student/peer support
The art space
Creativity
Critique/collaboration
TA Responsibilities:
Daily check in with the teacher to see if there are any high priority needs or assistance needed for the day's teaching
Prep for demos and instructions
Check the Google Classroom so you are aware of what projects students are working on and how to support them
Support students with projects and gathering materials and supplies
Cleaning surfaces, tidy counter spaces and clean sinks
Sorting supplies and tools
Maintaining Glaze cabinets
Loading and unloading kiln
Assist with regular clay recycling
FACULTY MEMBERS
FACULTY MEMBERS
Louise Martindell
Zoe Sasson
COURSES
Concepts in Art
Concepts in Art
9TH GRADE CLASS
DESCRIPTION
This foundational studio art course provides students with a focused and comprehensive study into the language of visual art. Students will engage in thematic units of study, such as: Object, Time and Sequence, Place, and Identity in order to explore various concepts, techniques, and materials as they relate to a visual arts practice. Students will work with the following techniques: drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, book arts, and mixed-media.
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Drawing and Painting
Drawing and Painting
DESCRIPTION:
Students in the Drawing & Painting class will learn how to record and represent what they see by drawing and painting from direct observation and from a variety of subject matter, such as landscape, still life and the human figure with a wide variety of materials and supports, such as graphite, charcoal, Conté crayon, ink wash, oil pastels, chalk pastels, colored pencils, markers, watercolor, acrylic paints, paper and canvas. Color theory and how it relates to painting will be studied and practiced in the form of class assignments, viewing art history as a reference and for inspiration.
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Ceramics 1
Ceramics 1
DESCRIPTION
In Ceramics I, students will explore ways that form and function come together to create clay pieces that are dynamic, exciting and personal works of art. Students will develop ceramic skill and understanding through exploration of practice and technique. Students will understand the processes and properties of clay and learn pinch, coil, slab, and wheel throwing techniques, as well as the use of underglazes, glazes, and other surface decoration techniques. Through insights into the critical, cultural, and historical aspects of pottery and ceramic sculpture, students will gain an appreciation and understanding of ceramic art history.
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