Studio Art

Visual Arts

Studio Art is an introductory studio course which provides a comprehensive foundation in drawing and painting that should assist students in their artistic development in any area of art. Students expand their skills incorporating principles of art and design as they experiment with a wide variety of media and methods. Studio Art provides abundant opportunities to hone perceptual skills through assignments which focus on direct observation. Exercises, projects, and exposure to diverse artists, help students acquire a deeper appreciation for learning directly from their materials and the ability to see what at first they did not see. First semester coursework emphasizes compositional design and achieving depth in the picture plane using both linear and aerial perspective. During the second half of the year, Studio Art introduces technical painting skills. Through diverse paint and mixed media exposure, in-class critique, gallery visitation, and Art History exploration, students develop a sense of artistic voice and learn about the cultural contexts that make works of art significant to a wider audience. Students receive coaching to develop their works in response to a variety of critical response methods which develop confidence composing original thoughts and expressing personal ideas in front of an audience. Upon completion of the Studio Art sequence, students may qualify for Advanced Art.

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