Crafts is a general introductory course intended for ALL students. NO prior art experience is necessary! Curious about art but aren't into drawing or painting?, This is a great place to start! In this a "hands-on" art course, students will expand their creativity and originality, as well as acquire knowledge and skills in craftsmanship and problem solving in preparation for other art classes. Students will explore general considerations in the use of the elements and principles of art. Most materials are provided for you, except a student must bring their imagination, oh, and a pencil.
Students will develop skills while working with a variety of techniques and media such as ceramics, fibers, jewelry, mosaics, etc. They will recognize and demonstrate a working knowledge of the elements and principles of design and learn about cultural and historical significance of media and techniques.
Art I is a general introductory course designed for ALL students. NO prior art experience is necessary! Curious about art?, this is a great place to start! In Art I, the basic Elements of Art (line, shape, space, form, value, texture and color) and Principles Of Design (contrast, emphasis, balance, unity, pattern, rhythm and movement) are introduced through "hands-on" projects in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture. All basic materials are provided for you, except any special materials you may want, and a pencil.
Art II is a an advanced course designed for interested students. Art I experience is necessary! Want to expand your art?, this is a great place to start! In Art II, the basic principles of design: line, shape, value, texture and color are expanded through ""hands-on" projects in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture. All basic materials are provided for you, except any special materials you may want, and a pencil.. Not all materials will be provided for you, it depends on where you want to go and how far you want to take it.
Art III - This is the senior-level class where you create five original, portfolio quality works that showcase your original ideas. At the end of the semester, you will prepare your own art exhibit to showcase these works! Outside time on art projects will be a part of the evaluation process. (Advanced Art can be taken after successful completion - A or B - in of one of the following: Art II, Ceramics, Drawing or Painting.)
Drawing (can be taken after Art II) is a semester course designed to develop your ability to draw with ease and flexibility! You will be introduced to a variety of materials which may include colored pencil, chalk, scratch board, oil pastel, and ink. (Everything EXCEPT regular pencil!) Each unit will be accompanied by a studio project designed to allow beginning students to master skills, and advanced students use those skills creatively and expressively. This course promotes ideas in imagery and self expression. Outside sketches will be a part of the evaluation process.
Painting (can be taken after Art II) provides instruction in oil, watercolor, tempera, and acrylic painting. The class explores color theory and technique along with development of personal imagery with an enhancement of basic skills and knowledge. It is an introduction to painting through exercises and experiments to acquire control of the medium to promote ideas in imagery and self expression.
Ceramics (can be taken after Art II) is a semester course in which introduction to clay places an emphasis on the exploration of hand building techniques with some sculpture, glaze application, wheel throwing, and kiln experience. All materials are provided for you, except a folder to keep your handouts in, plastic bags (walmart kind) to cover your projects, and newspaper (will be used daily). In addition, you may wish to bring an old shirt to class to wear each day to protect your clothing!
