Art Department
ART 1
Art 1 is an introductory course in the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. It is a wonderful year of growth and exploration in Art! It is a project-based art class that encourages and rewards student efforts and the building of artistic techniques, skills, and the student's own imagination and creativity. During the year-long course, students will have experience in the following areas (as well as others):
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Layout Composition and Design Color Theory, Art Appreciation, Drawing and Shading, Painting, Art Critiques and Optical Perspective, Printmaking, Ceramic Sculpture
GRADING: Students are graded on effort and on a point system. Points are earned for daily work done in class, clean up, completed sketchbook checks, written assignments, layouts, and completed art projects. Points are lost for failing to work in class or clean up and cannot be made up. Two points are deducted each day a student does not work in class or forgets materials needed in class.
DUE DATES: Students who are absent on the day a project is due must turn in that project in on the day that they return. Students who miss several days must set a due date to turn in the project, or they will receive zero points for the project.
MONETARY COSTS: A $50 materials fee is due at the beginning of the year. This covers the cost of the 70-page sketchbook, paint palette and cover, quality acrylic brush, canvas board, paints, colored watercolor pencil set, ink pen, lino blocks, printer's ink and paper, and other materials, most of which the student will use and be able to take home. A lock for the art lockers is also required at the beginning of the school year.
The following PowerPoint is a sampling of examples of the project that we will do in Art 1.
DIGITAL IMAGING
Digital Imaging is an exciting Graphic Design class that will teach you how to create digital art in the form of video game characters, font designs, logo designs, YouTube videos, magazine covers, and much more! You will also learn Art concepts, such as composition, form, shape, line, value, color, and presentation, to help you become a successful Graphic Designer. We use standard Apple iMac computers and Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop software, which are all industry-standard technology. Digital Imaging has no prerequisites, is available for grades 9 - 12, and is intended for all skill levels.
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SCULPTING/CERAMICS
Sculpting and Ceramics is an Art discipline that empowers you to create a three dimensional object with your hands, using clay, sculpting tools, and glazes. We study Art concepts, such as form, shape, line, composition, positive/negative space, and color. You will learn specific techniques to make mugs, clay pots, bowls, action figures, candle holders, vases, and much more! Sculpting/Ceramics has no prerequisites, is available for grades 9 - 12, and intended for all skill levels.