2021-22 Upper School Curriculum Guide

Arts: Fine Arts Art Foundations (Semester) Art Foundations is an introduction to art course which analyzes and interprets the elements and principles of design through drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and ceramics. Students are encouraged to develop their ability to see and interpret what they see through various exercises and projects, to improve their skills, and to exercise creativity with thoughtful responses to projects presented.

9, 10, 11, 12 Studio Art 1A and 1B (Semester) Prerequisite: Art Foundations Students explore drawing, painting, and collage in this two-dimensional fine arts course. Drawing skills are developed through the use of pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, and ink. Color theory and painting techniques are applied with oil pastels, watercolor, and acrylics. Concepts in design and abstraction are presented with abstract studies in collage. From representational to abstract and from basic drawing to the use of mixed media, students are encouraged to interpret, explore, and create. Studio Art 1 is composed of two semester courses, 1A and 1B; students who take 1A are not required to take 1B, and students do not need to take 1B immediately following or in the same school year as 1A. 9, 10, 11, 12 Studio Art 2A and 2B (Semester) Prerequisite: Studio Art 1B Expanding on the knowledge and skills learned in 2D Studio I, 2D Studio 2 students explore design concepts, drawing and painting techniques, and color theory with an emphasis on individual, in-depth concentration and exploration, and development. Through group demonstrations and discussions, visual examples, and individual guidance, students develop their ability to interpret subject matter and produce thoughtful and creative works of art. This course is composed of two semester courses. Studio Art 2 is composed of two semester courses, 2A and 2B; students who take 2A are not required to take 2B, and students do not need to take 2B immediately following or in the same school year as 2A. 10, 11, 12