Students will develop and demonstrate:
#3 – critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills
#4 – the skills needed to communicate: read, write, speak, and listen
effectively
#10–knowledge of and appreciation for various cultures
Introduction to Studio Art Level 2 Grades
9,10,11,12
Credits: 1.00 Full Year
Introduction to Studio Art is open to all students.
This course is designed to provide basic skills in drawing, sculpture, and
painting. Composition, perspective, color theory and art history will be
taught and related to all of the areas listed above. Introduction to
Studio Art is required for students planning to enroll in a specialized
art course. The only exception to this requirement will be granted by a
portfolio review and permission of the teacher and administration. Written
tests, quizzes, art history lessons and critiques will be assigned.
Introduction to Clay Level 2 Grades 10,11,12
Credits: .50 Half Year
Prerequisite: Introduction to Studio Art
In the beginning course, students will become familiar
with the types of clay, glazes, and techniques in pottery and sculpture.
They will also learn about firing, kilns, decorating, and the terminology
of ceramics. Written evaluations, vocabulary quizzes and outside research
will be assigned.
Clay Level 2 Grades 10,11,12
Credits: .50 Half Year
Prerequisite: Introduction to Clay
This course will take the student to the more advanced
areas of working with clay. Students who elect this course will be
expected to work at advanced levels. Kilns and the terminology of ceramics
will be studied. Independent research, extra studio time, written
evaluations, exams and journal writings will be assigned.
Drawing Level 2 Grades 10,11,12
Credits: .50 Half Year
Prerequisite: Introduction to Studio Art
Drawing will be a continuation of the skills presented
in the introductory course although the assignments will be more
difficult. Students will be expected to draw from observation and
imagination. Topics will include still life, interiors/exteriors and
figure. Critiques, written evaluations, exams, annotated sketchbook and
homework will be assigned. A sketchbook will be required.
Painting Level 2 Grades 10,11,12
Credits: .50 Half Year
Prerequisite: Introduction to Studio Art
This course is open to students who have completed
Introduction to Studio Art. It is assumed that students have mastered the
basics and are ready to learn the more complex painting techniques. Such
topics as preparation and maintenance of materials, style, technique,
planning, execution and analysis of paintings will be introduced.
Assignments will include art history, sketchbook/journal, homework,
research, written evaluations, critiques and exams.
Studio Art Level 2 Grades 10,11,12
Credits: .50 Half Year
Prerequisite: Painting and Drawing
Studio Art is open to students who have completed
Painting and Drawing and who want to continue in painting, drawing and
printmaking at a more sophisticated level. Because of the depth of this
course, the amount of effort required will approach that of a professional
nature. A sketchbook/journal is required. Written tests, quizzes, exams,
art critiques, research, homework and independent outside work will be
assigned.
Advanced Studio Art Level 1 Grades 10,11,12
Credits: .50 Half Year
Prerequisite: Studio Art
Advanced Studio Art is a course for students planning
to go on with their education in art following high school graduation.
Students can expect a greater workload and more demanding course
requirements. Some of the areas included in this course will be advanced
drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking. Outside work and a
journal/sketchbook will be required. Critiques, written evaluations,
reports, and exams will be assigned.
Contemporary Craft Level 2
Grades 9,10,11,12
Credits: .50 2nd Semester
Contemporary Craft is open to all students. It is
designed to familiarize students with various types of contemporary craft
including weaving, woodburning, paris craft, fimo and paper making. This
course will offer students the opportunity to achieve success in a
creative endeavor focused on contemporary American design. This course is
designed for both novice and advanced level art students. Critiques,
evaluations, and research will be assigned.
Folk Art and Craft Level 2 Grades 9,10,11,12
Credits: .50 1st Semester
Folk Art and Craft is open to all students. It is
designed to familiarize students with various types of folk art including
batik, beadwork, coil basketry, woodcarving and papier-mache. This course
will offer students the opportunity to achieve success in a creative
endeavor focused on world cultures. This course is designed for both
novice and advanced level art students. Critiques, evaluations, and
research will be assigned.
Portfolio Level 2 Grades 11,12
Credits: .50 Half Year
Prerequisite: Thirty pieces of
student work, signed contract prior to registration.
This course is for students pursuing a career in the
field of art. The focus of this course is the development and organization
of an art portfolio. Students will be expected to write an artist’s
statement of purpose, catalog their work, maintain an artist journal and
prepare work for presentation. Opportunity for digital portfolio will be
explored. Critiques, written evaluations, exam and required completed
portfolio will be assigned. (This is not a course in which artwork is
produced.) Seniors in need of portfolios for art school admission must
register for the first semester. Other potential art options for the
advanced student: Community College Art courses at Tunxis Community
College and Northwestern Connecticut Community College, internships at
local art organizations (work study). Prior approval for any alternative
arrangement must be secured through the art department, guidance, and
administration at registration time.
