| VISUAL WORLD
Grades 9-12 |
This course would be good to have as a background in composition and
design in other art related fields. All students are encouraged to
take the basic art class to study ways to communicate visually. It
is a course geared to all students who enjoy something different, something
creative and totally involving. All media such as pencil, ink, watercolor,
printing and tempera painting will be studied. A special effort will
be made to experiment with sculptural materials, clay and photography.
Special drawing materials are included in the fee, however each student will
be required to have a sketchbook.
Fee: $15.00 |
| PAINTING
Grades 10-12 |
A better name for this course may be advanced pictorial compositions.
Individual projects are suited to each student although the major emphasis
is placed on the visual communication of painting; while art history is
handled individually. The class will be painting in oil medium upon
a stretched canvas and building a frame for the finished work. Some
work in abstract, expressionism and classroom teaching is enhanced with special
field trips to local artists' studios and galleries in Bellevue as well as
the surrounding area. Final testing is handled by individual critiques
and open notebook analysis. The lab fee covers turpentine, varnish
and canvas materials. This course is a requirement for any student
wishing to apply for Independent Art and is recommended to anyone planning
pursue a career in the field of art.
Prerequisite: Visual World Fee: $15.00 |
| PHOTOGRAPHY
Grades 10-12 |
A semester or year of Visual World would be good background for composition
and design elements, however this course is designed for anyone interested
in taking pictures. This class will be a study in camera operations,
film developing and print processing. The emphasis will bend toward
the artistic point of view of communication with the visual images.
Animation, video taping and computer graphics will also be introduced as
time permits. The studio has five cameras which students will be able
to use plus close-up lens, telephoto, flash attachments and five enlargers.
This class is also recommended for yearbook and newspaper staff personnel.
Fee: $15.00 |
| SCULPTURE
Grades 10-12 |
Sculpture is working with medias that offer a chance to stand by themselves
Clay, plaster and wood would be covered along with softer medias to practice
handling. Additive studies along with substractive elements in sculpture
will be explored and most students will have the chance to work in their
favorite medium rather. Sketchbooks are required.
Prerequisite: Visual World Fee: $15.00 |
| GRAPHICS
Grades 11-12 |
An introductory course covering a variety of basic and advanced printing
processes. Included are mono-prints, woodcut, batik, etching, engraving,
intaglio, and photo-silkscreen. Graphic technique will be studied
through use of video, demonstration, and hands-on activities. Additional
units on history of print and careers will enhance learning.
Prerequisite: Visual World Fee: $15.00 |
| CERAMICS
Grades 10-12 |
This course is geared toward an understanding and an appreciation
for clay, wheel-throwing. slab and coil. The student will be exposed to
glaze firing. Again the emphasis is placed upon the student's projects which
in turn are the property of the student. Raku firings, field trips
to local potters and art exhibits in the area will be included as time permits.
Grading will be based upon the 30-40 projects that will be attempted.
Visual World would be good as a background in he creative process of ceramics.
Fee: $15.00 |
| ADVANCED ART STUDY Grade 12 |
A course personally designed for students who feel they can independently
handle their direction for art. Some medias like oil paint will require
a lab fee. All students will be required to fill out their curriculum
contract that will indicate the grade and project work required to achieve
that grade. Personal critiques will be given as needed to continue
student progress.
Prerequisite: Visual World plus two additional studio credits (from painting, sculpture or graphics) with an "A" average. Fee: Determined by Instructor |
