Art Department - Two Dimensional Art

Two Dimensional

Students taking Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Additionally, students create works of art, reflect upon the outcomes of those experiences, explore historical connections, write about the process, make presentations about their progress at regular intervals, work individually and in groups, find direct correlation to other disciplines, and explore career options in visual art. Students also identify ways to utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and community resources.

Drawing (Prerequisite: 2D Art)

Students in Drawing engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create drawings utilizing processes such as sketching, rendering, contour, gesture, and prospective drawing. Additionally, students reflect upon the outcome of these experiences, explore historical connections, write about the process, make presentations about their progress at regular intervals, work individually and in groups, find direct correlation to other disciplines, and explore career related options to Drawing. Art museums, galleries, studios and community resources are utilized.

Painting (Prerequisite: 2D Art)

Students taking the class in Painting engage in sequential learning experience that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Within this context, students create abstract and realistic paintings, reflect upon the outcome of those experiences, explore historical connections, write about the process, make presentations about their progress at regular intervals, work individually and in groups, find direct correlation to other disciplines, and explore career related options in Painting. Art museums, galleries, studios and/or community resources are utilized.