RHS VISUAL ARTS

2-D Instructor: Mrs. Jackie Kennedy

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- P-1 (PLANNING)
- P-2 Intermediate
- P-3 Beginning, Advanced Independent
- P-4 Beginning

S-2

- P-1 Beginning
- P-2 (PLANNING)
- P-3 Intermediate, Accomplished, Advanced honors, AP Studio Drawing
- P-4 Beginning

"Welcome to Mrs. Kennedy's 2-D Visual Art classes-where ideas take shape and colors find their voice, and every artist grows one masterpiece at a time." 🎨

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: jekennedy@wcpss.net

Phone: 919-554-6303

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” – Albert Einstein

OFFICE HOURS

The best way to reach me is via email. I check it throughout the day and try my best to respond within 24 hours.*

ART COURSE PROGRESSION OVERVIEW

ART 1: Beginning

Introduction to design elements and principles
Drawing, painting, graphics, fibers, 2D design, art history, 3D design
Emphasis on foundational techniques and exploration across media

ART 2: Intermediate

Deeper study of design and technical growth
Drawing, painting, printmaking (silk screening, linocuts, woodcuts), art history, 3D design (wood, clay, fibers)
Builds on ART 1; encourages refinement and repetition of design principles

ART 3: Accomplished (Honors)

Advanced understanding of art processes and history
Experimental media, culturally significant works, extensive art history
Requires rigorous study and excellence; students produce sophisticated, meaningful art

ART 4: Advanced

Personalized, thematic portfolio development
Drawing/Painting, Color & Design, artist research, chosen concentration
Students work independently, solve complex visual problems, and critically assess their own and others’ work

Key Themes Across Levels

Progressive Mastery: Each level increases in complexity, autonomy, and depth of study.
Media Exploration: Students work with a wide range of materials—from fibers and clay to printmaking and painting.
Art History Integration: Historical context and cultural significance are woven throughout.
Portfolio Development: By ART 4, students focus on building a cohesive, thematic body of work.

AP Art & Design Overview 🎓

Portfolio Focus: A cohesive body of work that reflects personal vision and technical mastery
Sustained Investigation: Ongoing inquiry driven by experimentation, research, and iterative refinement
Synthesis of Materials: Creative integration of media, processes, and conceptual ideas
Written Reflection: Clear, contextualized artist statements and process documentation

Core Requirements

Conduct a sustained investigation that shows growth over time through multiple iterations and revisions
Skillfully synthesize materials, processes, and ideas to create unified, expressive artworks
Articulate the context, influences, and intent of each piece in concise, well-written statements

What’s Next?

Explore portfolio theme ideas: identity, social justice, abstraction, environmental art
Develop a timeline for research, experimentation, and revisions
Draft artist statements that connect your work to art-historical precedents and personal narrative
AP Student Showcase

CLUBS

National Art Honor Society (NAHS)
Fiber Arts

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"CELEBRATE THE TALENT AND IMAGINATION ON DISPLAY!"

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2025 AP ART & DESIGN SHOWCASE

NAHS is working on a mural for the baseball team.

Fibers Art Club

Henri Matisse:

"Creativity takes courage."

(Above) Mia - North Carolina Musem of Art

Thomas Merton:

"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time."

Mark Rothko:

"There is no such thing as good painting about nothing."

( above right) Mrs. Kennedy's Self-Portrait. Stetson University, DeLand, FL. Oil on Canvas. 42 x 52 inches, "Pressure of a Master."

This self-portrait was created in the beautiful studio at Stetson University. Originally, I painted myself right in the middle of the canvas-until my professor, the renowned Gary Bolding (who also appears in the painting), pointed out that it threw off the visual balance. His solution? "Start over." As you can see, I wasn't exactly thrilled. In the scene, I'm painting from a mirror, which makes me appear left-handed, and my paintbrush deliberately points toward my professor as he peers over the students as they work—a nod to the ever-present pressures of the master. Ultimately, the piece proved to be a success.

The moral of this story is that criticism and challenges- though uncomfortable in the moment-can push you to create something even better than you first imagined. It's also a gentle reminder that art (and life) often improves when we're willing to step back, adjust, and see things from a different perspective-even if it means starting over.

Vincent van Gogh:

"If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced."