ART

CALLIGRAPHY

1 Semester                 Credit: .5  

Fees: $ 10

This course is a study of art of beautiful   writing. Students will develop the ability to use several styles of Calligraphy in the design and creation of high quality works, while gaining an understanding of the Elements and Principals of art. Emphasis will be on skill development and creative problem solving.

 

DESIGN

1 Semester                 Credit: .5

Fees:  $ 10

So, what makes art, Art?  Design is a good course for both the student who has little or no experience in art and the student who wishes to pursue art in depth.  Through an exploration of  the principles and elements, Design focuses on the development and understanding of visual order in art and the search for solutions.  Activities include two and three dimensional projects, filmstrips, discussions, critiques, and fieldwork in magazines and books.

 

DRAWING

1 Semester                 Credit: .5

Fees:  $ 10

Drawing is an excellent beginning course for experienced and inexperienced students.  Study will range from elementary structure, introduction to perspective, arrangement and use of the art elements, and the use of light and shade to the more expressive aspects of figure drawing.  Students will cover many approaches to drawing, a variety of drawing media, problems and subject matter.

 

JEWELRY MAKING

1 Semester                 Credit: .5

Fees:  $25 

This course consists of studio experiences in design, metal use, soldering, stone setting, centrifugal casting, wire work and other jewelry making techniques.  The focus will be basic metalsmithing through the use and understanding of the Elements and Principals of art as well as the art and history of this ancient craft. Students will produce wearable pieces while developing skills, technique and creative problem solving abilities.

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL DESIGN

1 Semester                 Credit: .5

Fees:  $15

Students in this class will learn the language of layout while designing and producing pieces suitable for the paper products industry and other printables. Basic drawings, designs, lettering, airbrush, technology, mixed media and other techniques will be taught through the use and understanding of the Elements and Principles of Art.  Students will explore the way commercial artists work and opportunities in this field.  

 

PRINTMAKING

1 Semester                 Credit: .5

Fees:  $10

This course is designed to introduce the student to the four areas of printmaking:  silkscreen, etching, lithography, and woodcut/linoleum printing.  Students will explore the basic processes and create projects such as school posters, cards, T-shirts and fine art pieces.

 

 

 

POTTERY

1 Semester                 Credit: .5

Fees:  $15

Pottery is a beginning class emphasizing the use of basic tools and methods used in all ceramic processes.  Students will develop skills in various hand building techniques. A special emphasis on surface decorating and glazing techniques will be explored.  Activities will include: 5-10 demonstrations, Ceramic Monthly reviews, pottery drawing notebooks, and vocabulary.

 

ADVANCED POTTERY

1 Semester                 Credit: .5

Fees:  $15

This course consists of studio experience in wheel thrown pottery forms.  In addition, special projects will include combined wheel thrown and hand built pieces, understanding glaze functions, raku, sculptural and functional forms.  Discussions surrounding the aesthetics of clay as an art form are included in the curriculum.

 

 

PAINTING

1 Semester             Credit: .5

Fees:  $10 Fee

Painting students will develop an understanding of traditional and contemporary painting mediums, techniques, and art history.  Focus will be on using the Elements and Principles of art in order to communicate and express ideas through finished works of art.  Students will learn basic drawing skills, composition, color theory, and design and create high quality work in oil, acrylics, watercolor, pastels, ink and mixed media.