Visual Arts
Art 1
Students will study the fundamental concepts and techniques in representational and observational life drawing in a variety of art mediums, such as graphite, charcoal, conte, soft pastels, oil pastels, watercolor, etc. Skills will be practiced as students learn about the elements of art: the visual components of color, line, shape, form, space, texture, and value. These elements of art are essential building blocks that artists use to create their works. We will also focus on creativity and self-expression by exploring some abstract work, including collage, 3-D relief art, non-representational art, and other mixed media creations. Contemporary and historical art perspectives and references related to the pieces we are working on will be woven in throughout the year.
Art 2
Students will have more opportunities to practice and improve upon their skills. There will be more challenging assignments that will parallel what they learned in Art 1.