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Summer Academic-Fine Arts :::

FINE ARTS

Anticipated course offerings in:

Ceramics-Beginning -  This beginning level course introduces students to basic methods of using clay to create artwork.  Students will explore hand building techniques that include coil rolling, slab construction, and creating small sculpture with clay.  Students will also be introduced to, and gain experience on the potter’s wheel.  Basic design and decorative processes will be included to assist students in developing unique and creative projects in clay.

Drawing and Painting-Beginning -  Interested in learning how to draw?  Interested in understanding the visual world around you? This is a hands-on class designed to introduce students to basic 2D art skills through studio work and sketchbook assignments. Students will learn how to draw the figure and other observational objects. Students will also be introduced to basic ideas of art history that relate to the projects and will learn how to critique art.  

Etymology -  Students increase their vocabulary and prepare for tests such as ACT, SAT, and PSAT by learning Latin prefixes and roots to understand word meanings and relationships. Magazines, newspapers, computer programs, games, puzzles, and other supplementary materials are used to enhance the course.  The students learn to read with more understanding and enjoyment. Those students taking the course at the accelerated level are expected to do additional work with English words derived from Greek roots and apply them in context.  Activities and tests are designed to practice and assess the student’s ability to use the vocabulary in context at an extended rigor level.    

Photography -  Students will learn to operate an adjustable 35 mm camera, to develop black and white film, and to make prints from negatives. Students will move beyond snapshots and will use their cameras as a tool for creative expression.  Students must supply a working 35 mm (non APS) camera.  Point and Shoot and other totally automatic cameras are strongly discouraged due to their lack of creative controls. Digital photography will be introduced into the course and students will learn on a beginning level to use a scanner and Adobe Photoshop.  Students must purchase a photo kit which includes film, photographic paper, and a portfolio.    

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