Thursday, February 9
2:24 am    School begins at 10:00 AM

These courses are designed to give all students an in-depth experience in a variety of art areas.  Students will learn the essential concepts and skills to pursue art in an effective manner.  Sequential assignments will systematically build skills in the following areas:  drawing, painting, relief sculpture, 3-dimensional design, sculpture, printmaking and design.  The projects in which the students will be involved are the foundation from which they can later expand to more specific subject areas. At the completion of these courses, students will be able to pursue art on their own and/or be prepared to continue electing art courses from all the art options available in this program.  2-D Foundations and 3-D Foundations can be taken in any sequence at any time.  In addition to developing their technical skills, students will be challenged to think critically and creatively about their own work and the work of their peers. They will be expected to participate actively in class critiques and discussions.

2-D Foundations of Art: Students in this course will focus on the ‘Elements of Art’ and the ‘Principles of Design’ while exploring different two-dimensional media. The following concepts will be emphasized: line, shape, value, form, color, space, texture, rhythm, and compositional design. Students will create two-dimensional work in the areas of drawing, printmaking, and painting. In addition to larger projects, students will keep a sketchbook in which they will explore core course content.