FINE ARTS - VISUAL

3D Sculpture & Design, Intro to Portfolio, and Honors Level need teacher approval/portfolio review if they wish to change the normal sequence of Studio classes.

610 Foundations in Visual Art

Grade: 9

As part of the one credit Freshman Introductory STEAM rotation, this course provides students with the opportunity to understand their natural potential to be creative. Emphasis is placed on gaining an appreciation for creativity in its many forms through the use of collaborative and individual hands-on projects. Students will learn about a variety of 2-dimensional and 3 dimensional art techniques and processes with a focus placed on understanding the Elements & Principles of Art and how we can actively use them to enhance our work. . This course will also introduce the concepts of art aesthetics, criticism, and art history and acts as the base upon which all other studio classes are built.

Elective Art Courses

Studio II, III and all Honors Level need teacher approval/portfolio review if they wish to change the normal sequence of Studio classes.

705 Studio Arts: 2D Design

Grade: 10, 11, 12 • Full Year • 1 Credit

Students in this course will establish and refine techniques to create a range of 2-Dimensional (2D) artworks in multiple mediums. We will focus on drawing, painting, collage, pen/ink, charcoal, and printmaking. With a strong emphasis on observational work and an introduction to historical/ contemporary artists.Students are guided to expand their understanding of art on the global stage. We will tackle common problems of technique and composition and explore the nuances of content and personal expression.Finally, students will use the art criticism process to evaluate, explain, and measure artistic growth

715 Studio Arts: 3D Sculpture & Design

Grade: 10, 11, 12 • Full Year • 1 Credit

(Requirement: Studio 2D)

This course focuses on student concepts of three-dimensional forms and ideas. Students explore the basic elements and principles of art, “in-the-round,” through mixed media, wire, clay, cardboard, and plaster construction & modeling techniques. We strive to build an informed visual vocabulary to develop personal expression both in individual and group based projects. Students are challenged to demonstrate their understanding of course content through critiques, projects, paper assignments, mixed media investigations, and techniques involving three-dimensional constructions.

720 Studio Arts: Intro. to Portfolio Design

Grade: 11, 12 • Full Year • 1 Credit

(Requirement: Studio 3D)

This course is for the student wishing to pursue art school or the satisfaction of having a curated body of work. On completion of a summer assignment; intermediate to advanced level art students will work independently in a variety of techniques/mediums - Emphasis is placed on concept development, indepth investigation, and critical analysis. Projects will alternate between direct instruction during technical studies and independently. Focus areas may include but are not limited to; gesture, observation, range of expression, mixed-media assemblage, fashion, sculpture, and landscape/portrait. On completion of the course students will have a college ready process portfolio and a body of work ready for submission to both portfolio workshops and program applications.

740 Honors Art Portfolio

Grade: 12 • Full Year • 1 Credit

((Requirement: Studio Arts: Intro to Portfolio Design)

This honors level intensive course; for students who have demonstrated a high standard of artistic skill and motivation, is focused on further developing conceptual creativity, self-discipline, expression, and the skills acquired in the previous portfolio class. Students in Honors Art will develop a framework of themes derived from peer/teacher discourse and will explore 1-4 of these throughout the course of the year. Semester 1: focuses on developing these themes and monthly technical explorations of artists/ mediums. Semester 2: focuses on generating a series of portfolio ready honors level submissions based in a concentration area of the students choice.