Studio In Art
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Studio in Art is a one-year foundation course for students in grades 9 through 12 and fulfills
the New York State Art requirement needed for graduation.
In this class, students will participate in studio (hands-on) work that consists of both 2 and 3 dimensional projects.A variety of media will be explored and may include drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and ceramics.
Studio in Art is a prerequisite to several art electives, and is normally taken in 9th or 10th grade.Students who hope to take a sequence in Art would begin with this course.Prerequisite: None
Goals:
1. Basic understanding of the visual language (Elements of Art and Principles of Design)
2. Develop awareness that art reflects social, political, and intellectual issues of a given time.
3. Develop the ability to evaluate and analyze ones own artwork and the work of others through the use of pre-established criteria.
4. Experience 2 and 3 dimensional media as a means of communication and expression.
Requirements: All projects will be created under the guidelines of pre-established criteria, critiqued (verbal and written) and assessed with the NYS standards in mind. Students will be responsible for keeping a Sketchbook/NOTEBOOK. This Sketchbook/Notebooks is a 3-ring binder where you will keeping handouts, supplies, sketchbook assignments, homework assignments, and notes.
Grading:
Your grade will be an average of:- Completed projects turned in by the due date
- Project Criteria Achieved
- The effort you show in class, your participation, care of materials, cooperation, etc.
- In class presentations/critiques (more information will follow)