This course encompasses drawing, painting, mono printing and sculpture. Students will create works from observation as well as from their imaginations. Still-life painting and drawing, landscape painting and drawing, figure painting and drawing, interior space painting and drawing, and works in abstraction are introduced. A glossary of artist terms is given to students for use in critiques. An oral presentation on a famous artist is also required.
Students also have an opportunity to transform a piece of furniture into a work of art.
Mixed Media 1 and 2. In this class students will create works using unusual materials. A glossary of artist terms will be introduced and oral presentation on an artist required. Students will examine the works of Betty and Allison Sarr, Faith Ringgold, Lucas Samaras, Picasso and Jasper Johns, as wll as other artists. Sculpture 1 and 2.