Visual Arts

List of 15 items.

• Lower School Visual Arts

  Visual Arts help develop the aesthetic dimension of the human mind. Our art program is designed to teach students to understand and appreciate artistic masterpieces, as well as to give them opportunities to express themselves through art production. The study of great works of art is incorporated into the history curriculum, while formal art classes will familiarize students with basic skills, concepts and an assortment of mediums.  Kindergarten through 5th grade students enjoy visual arts class each week.

• Middle School Visual Arts

  The exploration of the visual arts that your child began in the lower grades will continue in middle school with an eye towards not only appreciating beauty in its myriad forms but also towards creating it and deepening their understanding of its expression in the various disciplines of art. 
  
  

  Middle School students explore the elements of art and principles of design through practical application completing a number of projects in a variety of mediums. Students begin focusing on studio habits and individual expression during 6th to 8th grade in order to learn how to be an artist. They are challenged to think critically and creatively, and to respond to each others works with constructive criticism through class critiques. 

• Studio Art Honors (9th - 12th Grades)

  Studio Art is a year-long course designed for self-motivated students who are serious about developing their art portfolio and exploring art as a means of self-discovery and expression. Students will design and produce between 12 and 14 works of art. They will create works that show a variety of media techniques and processes. The prerequisite for this self-motivated class requires a portfolio interview and a letter of recommendation from the current art teacher for entrance. This is an AP studio Art track that will help students build their portfolio throughout several years.

• Drawing/Painting I (10th - 12th Grades)

  This course builds upon the foundational art concepts and skills developed in Introduction to Visual Art. Students will develop fundamental drawing skills which include contour, perception of space, value to model forms, gesture, perspective, and color. Students work with drawing media such as graphite, charcoal, conté, color pencil, oil pastel, watercolor, and acrylic. Art history, criticism, and aesthetics are incorporated into the studio process of drawing and painting.

• Drawing/Painting Advanced (10th - 12th Grades)

  In this elective, students develop their drawing and painting skills through a more advanced application of media, concepts, and expressions of ideas. Students are encouraged to begin to develop a personal style of expression and choose media appropriate for communication of concepts. The course includes studies in color sensitivity and a wide range of media and techniques. Art history, criticism, and aesthetics are incorporated. Projects call for a personal response from students, to deepen their awareness and ability to use art as a means of self-expression and communication.

• Digital Imaging I (10th - 12th Grades)

  This elective will equip students to utilize a digital camera and the computer for art production. Students will design and produce using a digital camera and Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Students are required to have their personal digital camera, card, and card reader. A digital SLR is recommended to get the most out of the class, but another digital camera that has a manual setting that allows for the selection of the aperture, shutter speed and ISO is required.

• Digital Imaging- Advanced (11th - 12th)

  In this elective, students will develop their digital imaging skills with the camera and computer. They will also be introducing them to additional digital imaging media, such as video for the creation of art. Students will continue to explore and master the digital craft with advanced applications including the camera, Adobe Photoshop and other digital media. Students are required to have their personal digital camera, card, and card reader. A digital SLR is recommended to get the most out of the class, but another digital camera that has a manual setting that allows for the selection of the aperture, shutter speed and ISO is required.

• Sculpture/Ceramics I (10th - 12th Grades)

  This class will develop knowledge and use of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design by exploring three-dimensional mediums and processes. These mediums include Ceramics (clay), paper sculpture, wire sculpture, plaster, and other sculptural materials. Students will be introduced to a variety of past and present artists, art movements and cultures that relate to these mediums.

• Sculpture/Ceramics Advanced (10th - 12th Grades)

  This course builds upon the foundational art concepts and skills developed in Sculpture/Ceramics I through more advanced applications of media, concepts, and expressions of ideas. Students are encouraged to begin to develop a personal style of expression and choose 3-D media appropriate for communication of concepts. Projects call for a personal response from the students, to deepen their awareness and ability to use art as a means of self-expression and communication.

• AP Studio Art 2-D Design Portfolio (11th - 12th Grades)

  Students enrolled in the Advanced Placement 2-D Design Portfolio course are expected to produce 24–30 works of art emphasizing the elements and principles of design. Emphasis is placed on broad interpretation of the design elements and principles and on applying the critique process in written and oral form. Those who take AP 2D Studio Art also need to take AP Studio Art Lab and/or Digital Imaging and/or Advanced Digital Imaging during the same year.

• AP Studio Art 3-D Design Portfolio (11th - 12th Grades)

  Students enrolled in the Advanced Placement 3-D Design Portfolio course are expected to produce 20–30 works of art emphasizing the elements and principles of design. Emphasis is placed on broad interpretation of the design elements and principles through the use of a variety of 3-D media. The course also emphasizes development of a body of work that is of the student's own choosing. Those who take AP 3D Studio Art also need to take AP Studio Art Lab and/or Sculpture/Ceramics Advanced during the same year.

• AP Studio Art Drawing Portfolio (11th - 12th Grades)

  Students enrolled in the Advanced Placement Drawing Portfolio Course are expected to produce 24–30 works of art in a variety of drawing media, techniques, and subject matter. Emphasis is placed on drawing from observation; applying color and design principles; developing a body of work that is the student's choice; recognizing the history of art and its role in the development of visual ideas; and critiquing art in written and oral form. Those who take AP Drawing also need to take AP Studio Art Lab (Course #777) or Advanced Drawing and Painting (Course #763) during the same year.

• AP Studio Art Lab

  This is a year-long independent study lab where students can develop their AP portfolios in a self-guided way. Students who are taking AP Studio Art must have a lab time during the day in order to complete the AP portfolio.

• Studio Art- (11th - 12th Grades)

  Studio Art is a year-long course designed for self-motivated students who are serious about developing their art portfolio and exploring art as a means of self-discovery and expression. Students will design and produce between 12 and 14 works of art. They will create works that show a variety of media techniques and processes. The prerequisite for this self-motivated class requires a portfolio interview for entrance. 

• Studio Art- Independent (11th - 12th Grades)

  Studio Art is a semester long course designed for self-motivated students who are serious about developing their art portfolio and exploring art as a means of self-discovery and expression. Students will design and produce between 6 and 12 works of art. They will create works that show a variety of media techniques and processes. The prerequisite for this self-motivated class requires a portfolio interview for entrance. This is recommended for 2nd semester seniors who want to develop their portfolios.