Advanced Studio Art

Advanced Studio Art occurs in a resourceful environment where creative vision can flourish.  In this atmosphere the students will experience the process of search and investigation that leads to the development of unique and personal ideas.  They will experiment with a wide use of materials emphasizing the elements of art and the principles of design and respond to historical, philosophical and cultural awareness.  Students will create artwork of acceptable quality using pen and ink, watercolor, acrylics, colored pencil, tempera, multi-media collage, printmaking, scratchboard, wire sculpture, charcoal, and markers. Throughout this process each project will include the five standards:

Artistic Perception: Processing, analyzing, and responding to sensory information through the language and skills unique to a given art.

Creative Expression: Creating, performing, and participating in a given art.

Historical and Cultural Context: Understanding historical contributions and cultural dimensions of a given art.

Aesthetic Valuing: Responding to, analyzing, and making critical assessments about works of a given art form.

Connections, Relationships, and Applications: Connecting and applying what is learned in a given art form to learning in other art forms, subject areas, and careers.

Each student will gain the ability to critique his or her own work with an emphasis on strengthening a personal direction and gaining insight into their own artistic goals.  

Prerequisites: Drawing I

Instructor: Lauren Smith