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building will be introduced and applied, along with advanced drawing techniques, observational skills
new glazing techniques. and personal expression. Mediums used will vary
Course fee: $40 from pencil, ink, charcoal, pastels, scratch board,
Prerequisite: Ceramics printmaking and mixed media. Students will be
challenged to make individual choices about media
CREATIVE CRAFTS used to complete projects in their own personal
style. Portraiture, figure drawing from clothed
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12) models, still-lifes and landscapes are among the
Learn how to look at things in a new and inventive many subjects that may be explored.
(Approximately $15 - $30 in additional supplies may
way! Take common objects and turn them into art be needed depending on student projects).
masterpieces. This class is designed to expose
students to various processes, techniques and Lab Fee: $60.00
methods related to crafts. Students will explore art Prerequisite: Mixed Media w/Drawing and Design
history as it relates to various crafts and cultures CREATIVE PAINTING
and also learn the process used to create different
crafts. A variety of media will be used and combined (1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12)
to create projects. (Approximately $10 - $20 in Creative Painting is an elective subject available to
additional supplies may be needed depending on all students. Students will work with watercolor,
student projects) acrylic, oil and mixed media while exploring
techniques such as layering, bleeding, texturing,
Lab Fee: $27.00
MIXED MEDIA W/ DRAWING & DESIGN glazing and more. Students will learn how various
colors are made and how color effects emotions.
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12) While creating personal and original art, students
will experiment with different media, approaches
Mixed Media with Drawing and Design is an elective and styles. (Approximately $10 - $30 in additional
subject available to all students. They will explore supplies may be needed depending on student
different approaches to drawing while rendering projects).
from real life, pictures, masterworks, and
imagination. Students will explore a variety of mixed Lab Fee: $40.00
media and drawing techniques including; graphite, Prerequisite: None
colored pencil, scratchboard, charcoal, pastels, pen ADVANCED PAINTING
and ink, printmaking and more. The projects will
help students develop technical skills and (1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12)
communicate personal expressions through their This is an intermediate course that builds on the
work. (Approximately $15 - $30 in additional skills and concepts learned in Creative Painting.
supplies may be needed depending on student Students will experiment with more complex
projects). techniques and processes, while learning to make a
Lab Fee: $35.00 clear visual statement in a painting. Students will
Prerequisite: None work from photos, real life and imagination.
Subjects of the paintings will vary from landscapes
ADVANCED DRAWING to portraits, abstractions to still-lifes and also social
commentaries. By using their knowledge of color
(Full Year, 1 credit, Grades 10-12) theory, compositional development and their desire
Advanced Drawing is designed for students who to develop a personal style, student work will vary
have previously taken Mixed Media with Drawing on a personal level from abstraction to realistic
and Design. Students will explore a variety of works. (Approximately $10 - $30 in additional
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