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Visual Arts

Visual Arts

Taught by Andrea Croom and Farrall Hilton

Courses offered are:

Exploratory (6th grade) Students explore a variety of different media and subject matter. Drawing, Painting, Sculpture and Weaving projects will be created. The elements of art and principles of design will be discussed and explored.

Fine Crafts (7th grade) Students explore and create a variety of functional art projects with special emphasis on design. Jewelry-making, mask-making, weaving, book design, mosaic, paper marbling, and other art projects that can be actually used will be created.

Drawing (7th and 8th grade) Students explore a variety of media and subject matter. The elements of art and principles of design will be further explored through pencil, ink, pastel, charcoal etc. Students will approach subject matter in a variety of different or unusual ways in order to create original, creative 2-D work.

Painting I and II (7th and 8th grade) Students explore a variety of media and subject matter. Watercolor, tempera, and acrylic paint will be used with dry media (colored pencils, ink, etc.) on a variety of surfaces (paper, canvas boards, stretched canvases, etc.) Special attention will be placed on the color wheel, color theory and different painting techniques. It is strongly recommended that students take Exploratory Art and or Drawing before taking Painting.

Pottery/Sculpture (8th grade) Students create a variety of clay projects using the pinch, coil, and slab methods of handbuilding. Glazing techniques are also explored. Free-standing sculpture, functional ware (cups, bowls, vases, etc.), and tile design will be among the projects created in this class. Paper and wire sculpture are also covered in this 3-D design class.

Weaving/Craft (8th grade) Students explore a variety of art projects involving fibers. Weaving, cross-stitch, and basketry, etc. will be introduced. Inspiration for design will come from nature, technology, and the student’s own imagination.

Advanced Art (7th & 8th grade) (must have teacher permission) Students create more in-depth approaches to drawing, painting and 3-D design. This class is designed for students who have a strong interest in Art and can focus independently for many hours on personal projects in order to further their understanding and appreciation for making art.

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