Art

Studio in Art is a one year course that provides students with studio experiences using a variety of mediums and areas of art exploration such as painting, drawing, and sculpture. Projects will be based on the elements of art and principles of design and will engage the students in creating, presenting, connecting and responding to the arts. This exciting course will prepare students to acquire the skills necessary to take an advanced level art class, as well as meet the required one credit in the arts in accordance with the New York State Visual Art Standards outlined by the NYS Education Department. It is highly recommended that this full year course be taken in grade 9 so that students are prepared to take advanced art classes in their future years and to prepare those who wish to take an art sequence.
 

Studio in Art (1-1) is a one year course to provide students with studio experiences using a variety of mediums and areas of art exploration such as painting, drawing, and sculpture. Projects will be based on the elements of art and principles of design and will engage the students in creating, presenting, connecting and responding to the arts. Students will acquire skills necessary to take an advanced level art as well as meet the required one credit in the arts in accordance with the New York State Visual Art Standards outlined by the NYS Education Department. This course is offered every other day for students who need flexibility in scheduling. Students are required to take two years of this before moving on in the sequence. It is highly recommended that students take the full year course if possible. However, if scheduling does not permit, this course should be taken in grades 9 and 10 to earn their 1 unit of study required for graduation.
 

Studio in Art (1-2) is a one year course to provide students with studio experiences using a variety of mediums and areas of art exploration such as painting, drawing, and sculpture. Projects will be based on the elements of art and principles of design and will engage the students in creating, presenting, connecting and responding to the arts. Students will acquire skills necessary to take an advanced level art as well as meet the required one credit in the arts in accordance with the New York State Visual Art Standards outlined by the NYS Education Department. This course is offered every other day for students who need flexibility in scheduling. Students are required to take two years of this before moving on in the sequence. It is highly recommended that students take the full year course if possible. However, if scheduling does not permit, this course should be taken in grades 9 and 10 to earn their 1 unit of study required for graduation.
 

This course can be taken any time after Studio in Art has been completed, or while you are enrolled in the second half of Studio in Art. It is highly recommended that this course is taken before taking Advanced Placement Studio in Art. You do NOT need to take Drawing & Painting I before taking this course. However, it is also an excellent option for students who can not fit a full credit into their schedule but wish to stay involved in the arts. Through this course, you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of materials and techniques used to draw and paint. Emphasis will be placed on observational drawing skills, composition, and color. Projects will reinforce the skills needed to improve technical and imaginative design. Students will work with a range of media including pencils, colored pencil, charcoal, ink, acrylics, and watercolor. You will be exposed to a variety of artists, styles, cultures, and time periods to help you find your own path as an artist. Emphasis will be placed on a balance between your personal expression and your development of basic skills necessary for your success. This course is recommended for students in grades 10-12 who have completed Studio in Art and those who may be seeking an art sequence.
 

Sculpture & 3D students will explore new materials and techniques with an appreciation of sculptural three-dimensional forms. Materials such as clay, wood, fiber, metal, recycled materials, and plaster will be used to create original works of art. This course will also include group and individual problem solving experiences that will help the students develop an awareness and understanding of three-dimensional techniques from a variety of cultures and time periods. This course is recommended for students in grades 10-12 who have completed Studio in Art and those who may be seeking an art sequence.