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Classes labeled DUAL are Dual Credit classes, meaning you can earn college credit for them. Classes labeled AP are Advanced Placement classes.
Drawing, Painting, Printmaking
Drawing, Painting, Printmaking
Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: None
Printmaking is an art form that goes back thousands of years and was employed by the early Mesopotamians, the Chinese and Egyptians. Printmaking is the process of transferring an image from a block, plate or other matrix to paper or textile material in order to make a designated number of the same image. In this class students will carve, etch, cut stencils and create plates to be printed using a printing press and by hand. We will explore collagraph, screen-printing, linoleum cut, etching, drypoint as well as numerous other printmaking techniques. If you are someone who enjoys the creative process, loves to draw and would enjoy learning a new and exciting art form this class is for you!
Advanced Printmaking
Advanced Printmaking
GR 10-12 Prerequisite: Printmaking
This course is designed for students wanting to continue where they left off after year one. Printers will continue to build their knowledge of the tools, materials, and rich traditions of a printmaking studio, while developing new avenues for their own artistic expression. Students will create editions for Scholastic Arts, public engagement, and personal portfolios. Work may be printed on a range of surfaces and formats including paper, collage, poster, and garments. We will explore the role of the printmaker in history, culture, and media. Sketchbooks, discussions, along with a communal spirit will continue to be important components of our studio space.
IMG_8044.movDraw-Paint-Print
Draw-Paint-Print
Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: None
Draw–Paint–Print explores problem–solving, creativity, design, and craftsmanship through a variety of two-dimensional media. Draw–Paint–Print will incorporate the visual elements and the principles of design, idea development, and will teach a variety of tools and techniques. This course is designed to give students a broad experience in a variety of materials like graphite, charcoal, ink, colored pencil, oil pastel, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, collage, mixed media, screen-printing and relief printmaking. Students are expected to keep a sketchbook of designs, drawings, and ideas. Hands–on art experiences provide opportunities for a multitude of learning styles, increase student confidence, and can improve overall academic performance.
Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Draw-Paint-Print
Advanced Art is a course for students who wish to continue their studies in two–dimensional art. Areas of study include drawing, painting and printmaking. A variety of media will be explored such as India ink, pen, pencil, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic, screen printing and mixed media. Art History, criticism and aesthetics are integrated into the course work. Students are expected to keep a sketchbook of designs, drawings and ideas. Opportunities are available for students to explore art-related career opportunities and advanced educational options, meet professional artists and begin to create a body of work for a portfolio.
Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Draw-Paint-Print
This course focuses on methods and techniques for effectively conveying storytelling through illustration. Character development, single images, panels, editorial illustration, comics, and children’s book illustration will be explored. We will look at both classic and contemporary books to study composition, setting, technique, and visual narrative. We will use a variety of media including pencil, colored pencil, pen, ink, marker and watercolor. Students will keep a sketchbook of drawings and ideas and will be challenged to create their own unique finished illustrations.
AP Studio Art
AP Studio Art
Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: Art: Advanced or Illustration: Advanced
AP Studio Art is a college-level art course that addresses a variety of advanced concepts in drawing, painting, and 2D art principles of design. Students create a body of work that demonstrates an in–depth investigation of a particular visual theme of their choice. Included in this investigation will be sketchbook work that shows evidence of idea development, practice, and experimentation, and students will create a series of resolved, finished artworks. Students select the materials of their choice, emphasis is on personal voice and style. Students will also compose an artist statement explaining their investigation topic and creative process. Portfolios produced in this course may be submitted to the College Board for AP evaluation and potential college credit. Choosing to complete an AP Studio Art portfolio requires additional independent time outside of class.
Ceramics
Ceramics
Ceramics 1-2
Ceramics 1-2
Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: None
Ceramics is an exploratory course in sculpture and design using clay. Students will develop abilities in forming clay by hand and by wheel. Emphasis is on learning the clay process and the sequential development of skills, from simple to complex. Awareness of aesthetic principles and craftsmanship will be developed through visual study and pottery production. Application of cultural and historical knowledge will lead to a more sophisticated understanding of pottery. Students will be expected to keep a journal or sketchbook of designs, drawings, and ideas. Design elements, drawing skills, and renderings will be developed. Students in Ceramics are expected to be self–motivated, self–directed learners who can work independently.
Ceramics 3-4: Advanced
Ceramics 3-4: Advanced
Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: One year of high school ceramics
Application as well as kiln processes and firing will be studied. Each student keeps a journal/sketchbook of work, designs, and ideas.
AP Studio Art 3-D Art & Design
AP Studio Art 3-D Art & Design
Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: Ceramics 3-4: Advanced
AP 3–D Design allows the experienced ceramics student to investigate specific areas of three-dimensional form in depth. Students will produce a variety of self–directed and designed three-dimensional works to include in their portfolio. Students who elect to take this course must be self–motivated and self–directed as well as cooperative, responsible art students. This course is directed toward those preparing art portfolios for college entrance. Students will produce a 3–D design portfolio which demonstrates their understanding of design principles as they relate to depth and space. The portfolio needs to demonstrate their attention to quality, a sustained investigation, and a wide breadth of conceptual approaches to 3–D Design. Additionally, students will produce written analyses of their work, keep a sketchbook, develop a written artist statement, and spend time out–of–class working on projects. Ongoing critiques and self–evaluations will be an integral part of this class. There is a fee for materials the student takes home.
Photography
Photography
Photo by Melia Patrick
Visual Arts: Photography
Visual Arts: Photography
Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: Students should have access to a digital device or DSLR capable of capturing digital images.
There are a limited number of school cameras available for student use. The fine art of photography emphasizes aesthetic, compositional and technical photographic experiences using black and white processes. This course teaches the basic use of the 35mm manual camera and darkroom techniques. Students learn to create interesting photographic compositions by developing an eye for seeing and selecting images, camera operation for selective vision, recording light and exposing film, developing the negative, making the final print and evaluating their work. An introduction to photography related careers, the history of photography and digital photography will be integrated into the course.
Photo by Kianna Roletto
Advanced Visual Arts: Photography
Advanced Visual Arts: Photography
Grade: 10-12 Prerequisite: One year of Visual Art: Photography and a digital device or DSLR capable of capturing digital images.
There are a number of cameras available for student use. From photojournalism to fine art prints, two and three–dimensional presentation of photographic images and alternative printing processes, this class explores a variety of photographic approaches to photography, including digital photography. Aesthetics as well as technical skills will be emphasized. Contemporary, historical and career information will be presented. Students are expected to keep a sketchbook journal of ideas and class notes. Students are encouraged to develop their individual styles and prepare portfolios. Juniors and seniors who have taken at least one year of Advanced Visual Art Photography may choose to submit their portfolio for evaluation through the College Board, Advanced Placement Program. Choosing to complete an AP Studio Portfolio requires additional independent work based on an individual area of concentration.
Photo by Phoebe Diamond
AP 2-D Art & Design (AP Photography)
AP 2-D Art & Design (AP Photography)
Grade: 11-12 Prerequisite: Adv. Photography
AP 2–D photography is a course that studies the elements and principles of photography. Students will demonstrate their skills and ideas by using the design principles on two–dimensional surfaces. Students are expected to keep a sketchbook journal of ideas and class notes. Students will develop a portfolio of work demonstrating their understanding of the principles of design. In addition to works of art that demonstrate visual principles and material techniques, students will also create a body of work that demonstrates an in–depth investigation of a particular design concern. This concentration idea will be developed based on a student’s interest. Portfolios produced in this course may be submitted to the College Board for AP evaluation and potential college credit. Choosing to complete an AP Studio portfolio requires additional independent work outside of class.
Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Notes: 0.5 credit
Learn how to use your cell phone camera to capture amazing images! Gain compositional techniques such as the rule of thirds, the basics of editing images, adjustments, and filters. Experiment with apps to elevate your camera roll, and strengthen your sense of design, while developing an online photography presence. Explore the career and artistic benefits your cell phone has to offer. Apply methods to improve portraits, landscapes, foodography, IG posts, animated GIFs, and short videos such as stop animation. Students will have vast opportunities to interact with each other and nature. All you need is a cell phone camera and a willingness to capture the world around you!
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