2D Art classes
2D Art Classes
- Art I: Intro to Drawing
- Art II: Intro to Color
- Art III: Advanced Methods
- Art IV: Portfolio
- 2-D Survey
Art I: Intro to Drawing
Art I: Intro to Drawing Course number: ART1002, 1 credit
This course is available for students in grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 and is a year long class.
Introductory pre-requisite class teaching the fundamentals of volumetric shading, composition, and 2-D design. We will learn how to create large art works to be mounted and displayed. Emphasis on drawing from sight. Mastery will include visual subject matter of nature, architecture, the landscape, the still life, and portrait face. A variety of 2-D materials will be explored including graphite, charcoal, and oil pastels. Graphic design will also be incorporated. Students will work with guided independence during art production. Projects are to be completed on a regular basis. Students will receive a letter grade each marking period. (Lab Fee)
Art II: Intro to Color
Art II: Intro to Color: Course #: ART2002 1 Credit
This course is available for students in grades 10, 11 or 12 and is a year long.
Two-dimensional skills class emphasizing the technical mastery of a variety of color media. Elements of design and composition will continue to be incorporated into the visual program at this level. A variety of materials will be explored including dry pastels, colored pencil, gouache paint and watercolor among others. Students will refer to personally-selected subject matter without sacrificing aesthetic and creative considerations. Sight drawing and perspective lessons may be included. Students will work with guided independence during art production. Students will receive a letter grade each marking period. Sketchbook work will be required. Minimal of two works completed each quarter. (Lab Fee)
Prerequisites:
- Art I or teacher permission
Art III: Advanced Methods
Art III: Advanced Methods: Course #:ART3002 1 credit
This course is available for students in grades 11 or 12 and is a year long.
Media exploration in this advanced class will encourage personal discovery and a more individualized development of personal style and subject choices. Art I and II skills will culminate in more complex artworks in scale, color depth and technical expertise. Media will include pastels, both oil and dry, prismacolors, and oil paints. The consideration of art as statement, personal expression, or as illustration and graphic marketing will be taught. Digital portfolio analysis will be incorporated. To advance our understanding of our problem solving choices. Outside of class sketchbook work will be required. Student work with guided independence during production. Students will receive a letter grade each quarter. (Lab Fee)
Prerequisites:
- Art II
Art IV: Portfolio
Art IV: Porfolio: Course #: ART4002 1 credit
This course is available for students in grades 11 or 12 and is a year long.
This course will offer art students an individualized apprenticeship for culminative portfolio refinement. Continued emphasis will be placed upon personal development and assessment. Competence will be evaluated after periodic student-teacher conference while exploring mixed media techniques, advanced oil panting and other mono- and poly-chromatic media. Outside-of-class work will be necessary. Portfolio preparation may be options to include into course work. Personal goals will be identified and developed. Students will receive a letter grade each marking period. (Sketchbook and lab fee are required.)
Prerequisites:
- Art III
2-D Survey
2-D Survey: Course #: ART1022 .5 credits
This semester long course provides students of all levels experience with the elements of two-dimensional artwork and the use of popular 2-D art media. Materials to be utilized may include but are not limited to: paper, printmaking, collage, illustration and pen & ink. After introductory lessons, students work individually in the specified area. Projects are required and evaluated on a regular basis. Students will receive a letter grade each marking period. (Lab Fee)