Class Descriptions:
2D Art is a semester-long course offered in the spring. It is the continuous study of 2 dimensional artwork based upon knowledge gained in prior courses. Students will work with more advanced drawing techniques, processes and materials including, but not limited to the following; pencil, charcoal, pastel, paint, printmaking, and possibly spray paint. Emphasis will be placed upon the quality of the art product, the production process, following directions, and the students own creative influence. Students will also collaborate, working as a team, to plan, design, and paint set pieces for the spring musical.
Students will also be required to complete an outside of class sketchbook assignment every 10 days. Students will use current literature and technologies to explore past and present art ideas and techniques. Students will be challenged to use planning (sketching), research, and problem solving through hands on experiences. Prerequisites – Art I (with a C or higher), Art II (preferably) (with a B or higher or permission from instructor) Can be taken in conjunction with Art III. 2D ART
(Spring Semester) -Spiral Bound Sketchbook -Pencils (not mechanical) -Eraser -Ebony Pencil -Blending Stump -V5 Precise Pilot Pen (preferable) or a Sharpie Fine Point Pen (not marker) or G5 Rolling Ball Pen -Color Pencils (no preference on brand or count) -12” or 18” ruler |
3D Art is a semester-long course offered in the fall. The course is the continuous study of 3 dimensional art based upon knowledge gained in prior courses. Students will work with more advanced building techniques through the use of a variety of materials including, but not limited to the following; clay (hand-building and wheel throwing), wire, cardboard, paper mache, foam or plaster carving, etc. Emphasis will be placed upon the student’s quality of craftsmanship through production, following directions, as well as the student’s own creative influence and goal setting.
Students will also be required to a multi view sketch of all projects, which will account for 25% of their grade. Students will use current literature and technologies to explore past and present art ideas and techniques. Students will be challenged to use planning (sketching), research, and problem solving through hands-on experiences. Prerequisites – Art I (with a C or higher), Art II (preferably) (with a B or higher or permission from instructor) Can be taken in conjunction with Art II 3D Art
(Fall Semester) -Small Sketchbook -Pencils w/ Eraser -4 or more Rolls of clear packing tape/box tape |