2-Dimensional Art I
Learn how to draw, paint and print!! Create exciting and imaginative portraits,
landscapes, still-lifes, abstracts, animals, cars, etc. will be recreated through techniques
in pencil, watercolor, and acrylic paint. Basic color and design ideas will be taught. The
ability to communicate your art ideas and emotions is important and will be developed
through the teaching of skills, art appreciation, history, terminology and creativity by
student participation in projects and discussions. Students will chronicle their
experiences by developing a sketchbook and a digital portfolio.
2-Dimensional Art II
2-Dimensional Art III
Want to see and think more creatively, expand your visual awareness and create art that
could surprise even you? Learn new techniques in air brush painting, computer art,
color pencil, pen & ink, scratch board, pastel/charcoal portrait, acrylic painting,
watercolor landscape painting and figure drawing. These classes will involve purposeful
decision-making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrated
way. Students will chronicle their experiences by developing a sketchbook and a digital
portfolio. This course may be taken more than once to take your mastery to a higher
and more complex level. Projects will vary each semester.
3-Dimensional Art I
Remember all the beautiful pottery you see at the fairs and at the craft markets? You
can do it too (or at least get a good start). This introduction to three-dimensional art
teaches you how to construct, fire, and glaze both hand and wheel-built pottery and
sculpture. Various other media could include, but are not limited to sand block,
creastone, plaster, model magic, wood, found objects, metals and glass.
3-Dimensional Art II
3-Dimensional Art III
Take your skills in ceramics and sculpture to another level! This class will improve the
consistency and quality of your ceramic creations. The elements and principles of art will
be studied and applied to a variety of three-dimensional projects. You will learn how to
fire your own ceramic ware and create new finishes. This course may be taken more
than once. Projects will vary each semester.
Art Appreciation
This course is designed to give the students a basic knowledge of the history and
appreciation of art! Many cultural heritages, including Mexican, African, Western
European and Asian, will be evaluated through slides, videos, books, magazines,
computers, field trips, lectures, and studio experiences. Students explore the four
disciplines of art: art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and studio production. A broad
range of artistic styles, media, and ideas from the past and present are used to examine
the relationships and meaningful contributions of art to society.
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