FINEARTS DEPARTMENT –ART

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT - ART

The Fine Arts Department offers a basic background in the visual arts. The goal is the development of fluency in the fundamental language of art - the elements and principles of design - and the development of technical ability in various media and art forms. The results are broadened perception; a sharpening of critical awareness and appreciation; enhancement of expressive ability; and creative problem-solving skills. The student gains insight into himself or herself via his or her experiences in expression.

960 ART I (Semester Course) ½ Credit

Grade: 9

Art I is a course designed to introduce the beginning art student to the principles and elements of art through various projects. A general overview of the history of art will be covered. Each lesson discussed will correspond with a project that stresses this information in connection to the principles and elements of art. The focus of the lessons will be on value, contrast, color, depth, form, placement, and balance. The students will learn about two-dimensional art. The focus will be on drawing and an introduction to painting.

970 ART II Grade: 9, 10

Art II familiarizes the student with the elements and principles of design with a focus on 3D art. Success is measured by proficiency displayed in application of the elements and principles of design. Students will have the ability to create various types of art forms including sculpture and painting. Students will begin with a focus on painting and will branch into the study of 3D art. The students will develop skills in creating sculptures with air dry clay and will end with an introduction to pottery. The course is suggested for students interested in further art study. This course will allow students to further develop skills they learned inArt I.

(Semester Course) ½ Credit

984 DIGITALDESIGNAND PHOTOGRAPHY

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12

(Semester Course) ½ Credit

Digital Design and Photography will encourage the students to use computer art as a means of personal expression. It will provide students with an introduction to communication through the use of technology and Adobe programs. Students will learn basic techniques in the areas of graphic manipulation and photography. The course focuses on design and photo composition, understanding light, manual shooting, and graphic design. In this class, the students will use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Fresco to explore digital design and photography. It is not required that the student has a digital camera but he or she must have some device to take photos outside of the classroom. You are required to have a stylus for the ipad. The controls for the programs are small and close together so it will be required to use a stylus in order for the program to work correctly on your ipad.

983 MULTI-LEVELART

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Multi-Level art is a unique course that allows students to follow their passion and interests in exploring a particular chosen artistic field of study. Students of various disciplines and levels of expertise will work within the same class. This will foster the growth of a vibrant artistic community. Students will be able to share their diverse approaches to their own particular medium, and process. Artistic cross pollination will blossom from daily work, dialogue and formal critiques. This is a class that will also benefit those who seek artistic careers. It will provide the opportunity to create a unified body of artwork, and will help to strategize art portfolios for admission to college art programs. The class is open to students with an interest in the following fields of study: Painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, video, illustration, ceramics, pottery, fashion design, and graphic/commercial design. The students will be guided by the instructor but the students are responsible for the creation of project ideas and approaches to completing them. Prerequisites for a focus in drawing and/or painting will be Art I. For other disciplines, students are expected to have some exposure to that practice. Students may take this course more than once. Students may petition Ms. Kuecker for admission by submitting 5 pieces of work if they do not have the prerequisites necessary.

(Semester Course) ½ Credit

990 POTTERY I

Grade: 11, 12

Basic processes in the construction of ceramic objects are studied. Students are instructed in the art of coil building, slip and score, slab building, pinch potting, and creating ceramic sculptures. They will also learn to use glazes and decorative techniques to enhance the surface of ceramic forms. Students will learn how to make a bowl on the wheel. Students will learn about mixing glazes and will use underglazes for surface decoration.

(Semester Course)

½ Credit