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style. Portraiture, figure drawing from clothed
CREATIVE CRAFTS
models, still-lifes and landscapes are among the
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12) many subjects that may be explored.
(Approximately $15 - $30 in additional supplies
Learn how to look at things in a new and inventive may be needed depending on student projects)
way! Take common objects and turn them into art
masterpieces. This class is designed to expose Lab Fee: $60.00
students to various processes, techniques and Prerequisite: Mixed Media w/Drawing and Design
methods related to crafts. Students will explore art
history as it relates to various crafts and cultures
and also learn the process used to create different CREATIVE PAINTING
crafts. A variety of media will be used and (1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 10-12)
combined to create projects. (Approximately $10 -
Students will work with watercolor, acrylic, oil and
$20 in additional supplies may be needed
depending on student projects) mixed media while exploring techniques such as
layering, wet into wet, texturing, glazing and more.
Lab Fee: $27.00 Students will learn how various colors are made
and how color effects emotions. While creating
personal and original art, students will experiment
MIXED MEDIA W/ DRAWING & DESIGN
with different media, approaches and styles.
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12) (Approximately $10 - $30 in additional supplies
may be needed depending on student projects)
Students will explore different approaches to
drawing while rendering from real life, pictures, Lab Fee: $40.00
masterworks, and imagination. Students will
explore a variety of mixed media and drawing
techniques including; graphite, colored pencil, ADVANCED PAINTING
scratchboard, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink,
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 10-12)
printmaking and more. The projects will help
students develop technical skills and communicate This is an intermediate course that builds on the
personal expressions through their work. skills and concepts learned in Creative Painting.
(Approximately $15 - $30 in additional supplies Students will experiment with more complex
may be needed depending on student projects) techniques and processes, while learning to make a
clear visual statement in a painting. Students will
Lab Fee: $35.00 work from photos, real life and imagination.
Prerequisite: “B-” average or better in Art 1
Subjects of the paintings will vary from landscapes
to portraits, abstractions to still-lifes and also social
ADVANCED DRAWING commentaries. By using their knowledge of color
theory, compositional development and their
(Full Year, 1 credit, Grades 10-12)
desire to develop a personal style, student work
Advanced Drawing is designed for students who will vary on a personal level from abstraction to
have previously taken Mixed Media with Drawing realistic works. (Approximately $10 - $30 in
and Design. Students will explore a variety of additional supplies may be needed depending on
advanced drawing techniques, observational skills student projects)
and personal expression. Mediums used will vary Lab Fee: $40.00
from pencil, ink, charcoal, pastels, scratch board,
Prerequisite: Creative Painting
print making and mixed media. Students will be
challenged to make individual choices about media
used to complete projects in their own personal
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