What will you learn in art I, Magnet Digital Photography and Pottery and Sculpture?
Course Descriptions:
Visual Arts I is the introductory art class designed to help students of all backgrounds to be successful at learning to create art. This course is the foundation level for art study throughout high school. The course emphasizes the study of the elements of art and principles of design, color theory, vocabulary, art criticism, art history, and safety in the art room. The approach to art experiences during this time is experimental and covers a wide variety of processes and materials. Problem-solving and decision making are emphasized throughout Visual Arts I. It is important to remember that art IS something that can be learned, through practice and hard work. That being said Visual Arts I is not an easy class. You will only be successful if you try everything and put in your best effort.
What will you learn in Magnet Digital Photography and Magnet Digital Imagery?
The curriculum will include a wide variety of photographic techniques, using cameras effectively, and Adobe Photoshop skills, reinforcing the elements and principles of art. There will be new techniques introduced, and students are expected to the media as well as their own unique expression. Digital Imagery students are expected to complete weekly assignments and photographers to reflect the techniques we are exploring in class at the time. Digital Imagery students will also work to be Adobe Certified in Photoshop
What will you learn in Pottery and Sculpture?
This is a foundation course that emphasizes the art elements and principles of design to produce nonfunctional and functional three-dimensional art forms constructed from clay. Students may explore both functional and nonfunctional forms using hand-building, the potter’s wheel, and various other sculptural techniques. Students will be exposed to contemporary and historical clay artists.
Visual Arts I is the introductory art class designed to help students of all backgrounds to be successful at learning to create art. This course is the foundation level for art study throughout high school. The course emphasizes the study of the elements of art and principles of design, color theory, vocabulary, art criticism, art history, and safety in the art room. The approach to art experiences during this time is experimental and covers a wide variety of processes and materials. Problem-solving and decision making are emphasized throughout Visual Arts I. It is important to remember that art IS something that can be learned, through practice and hard work. That being said Visual Arts I is not an easy class. You will only be successful if you try everything and put in your best effort.
What will you learn in Magnet Digital Photography and Magnet Digital Imagery?
The curriculum will include a wide variety of photographic techniques, using cameras effectively, and Adobe Photoshop skills, reinforcing the elements and principles of art. There will be new techniques introduced, and students are expected to the media as well as their own unique expression. Digital Imagery students are expected to complete weekly assignments and photographers to reflect the techniques we are exploring in class at the time. Digital Imagery students will also work to be Adobe Certified in Photoshop
What will you learn in Pottery and Sculpture?
This is a foundation course that emphasizes the art elements and principles of design to produce nonfunctional and functional three-dimensional art forms constructed from clay. Students may explore both functional and nonfunctional forms using hand-building, the potter’s wheel, and various other sculptural techniques. Students will be exposed to contemporary and historical clay artists.