Student Art Works 2007-2008

Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding artwork at the 2007 Pumpkin Show Art Exhibition:
First Place:  Ashlee Dickson (two ribbons), Kathryn Todd, and Lindsay Shaffer
Second Place:  Kayla Harrington, Katelyn Riffel, and Zack Lowry
Third Place:  Alicia Salyers and Jamie List
Best of Show:  Eliza Minor (in Digital Photography)
 

Congratulations to Owen Carstensen. His artwork for the pumpkin show front cover contest winning him $200.00 and his artwork being on the front page during pumpkin show week.
 

Class Descriptions:

Foundations: 

This is an entry-level art class. It is a prerequisite for all other art classes. Students will learn the fundamental elements and principles of art, and be able to use them in all art projects. Students will work through beginning drawing, color theory, ceramics, and other various forms of art that will be needed later on. Other aspects to be integrated will be art history, criticism, aesthetics interpretation. Student's individual ability is considered in the evaluation of progress.

Drawing:

Students will explore drawing as a process of seeing, develop technical skills and engage in the use of drawing media as materials for communication. Examples of the work of past and contemporary artist will be referenced. Work will be observation, drawing and writing in an effort to improve visual arts skills and knowledge.

Painting:

Basic principles and techniques of painting will be explored. The principles of composition, drawing, value contrast, value transitions, edge treatment and color harmony will be discussed. Exercises in color mixing will be provided. Some of the techniques that will be introduced are: 1) Grisaille, 2) Limited palette, 3) Direct method, 4) Alla Prima. The instructor will make rounds during studio for individual instruction. Students will learn to paint from life and from resource materials. Emphasis will be placed on the perception and translation of form and color.

Ceramics/3D Sculpting:

A class dedicated to exploring various ceramics and sculpture media and techniques. Some of these media may include, but are not limited to, clay with hand building and potter's wheel techniques, was, soap, plaster, wire, and casting. Students may experience caving, assemblage and metal work. Individual ability is considered in the evaluation of progress. This course may be repeated for those desiring to build upon these skills, in an independent study the course designated "block". This must be approved by the instructor.

Photography:

This course will introduce you to the art of black and white photographic image making and printing. You will learn to see and appreciate light in a new way, learn to see and design shapes in the frame and you will learn how to make fine black and white prints and finish them to the matted presentation. In this course, you will learn how to properly expose film, how to develop that film and to make beautiful exhibition black and white prints. This is merely not a technical course however. The most important thing you can bring away from this course is a new sense of seeing. To be able to have a finer appreciation of light, to discover meaning in images rather than words, or most importantly, how to make images, important and powerful in their own right, rather than merely "take pictures" is main goal of the course.

Independent Study:

This course is intended for highly motivated students who are seriously pursuing the arts as an interest of study in the future. Students must be committed and understand this course is not for casual interest. The class is designed to prepare students for the next level of art and the main goal is to get together a portfolio that will display the student's best work. Each student will be responsible for in and out of class work as well as maintenance of a sketchbook. Students will be responsible for individual critiques and critical analysis with the instructor to access strengths and weaknesses.

Multi-Media/Design:

Students will explore the theory and practice of two-dimensional design, while investigating each of the basic elements of two-dimensional design (line, shape, color, value, texture). Students will create artwork in which they utilize the organization principles of 2-D design (harmony/variety, unity, repetition/rhythm/movement, scale, economy, dominance/emphasis, space). Each student will also experiment with variety of two-dimensional media; solve design problems and demonstrate basic compositional skills. All will experiment different approaches to art production including a variety of medium as well as some textile work. We will view and discuss the work of 2-D artists, student's' individual works and peer works of art.

National Art Honors Society:

For applications, please see Mr. Bennett in the art room. Inductions will be May 13th, 2004 at 7pm. To renew your membership, it costs $3. New members must also pay $3 to be inducted. For more information, contact Mr. Bennett.