Art I

1. To train the student to perceive and interpret the natural world in an artistic and creative manner.
2. To develop an awareness to the art around us and the importance of art to man through the ages.
3. To compare works of various artists and the roles they serve with reference to their culture and period.
4. To explore and find art media which will lead to rewarding, meaningful and successful experiences.
5. To work and create in various two and three- dimensional media and to explore the unique characteristics of these particular media and the tools associated with them.

Contents: The first course in the senior high art program consists of experimentation with a variety of media and techniques. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles of good design and their application.A more professional approach to the preparation and presentation of art projects is taught. Neatness is stressed and the student is taught the proper care of tools and materials. Problems are presented which require the student to pursue the fine arts as well as the applied arts. In this course, there are several projects that are required in order to expose the student to various media in order to produce and accumulate knowledge in the field of art. Some of these areas include painting, sculpture, ceramics, drawing and graphics.

Term Assignments Required: Sketchbook, short portfolio projects