• Art •
Ms. Beverly Blacker
email: bblacker@ledyard.net
phone: 464-9600 x206Art I, Ceramics I, Ceramics II
Ms. Carden Holland
email: cholland@ledyard.net
phone: 464-9600 x225Drawing I, Drawing II, Art II, Art III, Art IV, Acrylic Painting Studio
• Courses Offered •
Art I (1911) is a general introduction to the visual arts. Students become familiar with various media including charcoal, pencil, chalk, pastels, colored pencil, pen and ink, watercolor, tempura, paper-maché, and marker. Activities including drawing, painting, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional design. Emphasis on composition, design and color. 1 credit.
Art II (1912) reviews and enlarges upon the concepts and techniques covered in Art I. Activities including drawing, painting, two-dimensional and three-dimensional design. Composition, design, and color are emphasized. Students begin planning a portfolio. Prerequisite: Grade of C- in Art I. 1 credit.
Art III - Advanced Studio I (1913) is more advanced study of two dimensional and three-dimensional art. Students will be given the opportunity to define and pursue independent projects. Portfolio development is emphasized. Prerequisite: Grade of C- in Art II. 1 credit.
Art IV - Advanced Studio II (1914) is a course for serious art students who wish to pursue an independent study and/or portfolio preparation. This will provide students with time to meet portfolio requirements for art school applications and AP Studio Art as well as participate in shows and scholarship competitions. Prerequisite: Highly successful completion of Art III-Advanced Studio I or approval of the instructors based on a submitted plan of study/contract. .5 credit.
Ceramics I (1916) is an introduction to a variety of basic hand building and glazing techniques. Students will create both functional and non-functional ceramic pieces. The emphasis will be on construction and design. .5 credit.
Ceramics II (1917) is a more advanced approach to the creation of both functional and non-functional ceramics through hand building and the use of the potter's wheel. (Three electric wheels are available for students use.) Emphasis is on design quality both in form and surface treatment. Students will be given an opportunity to set up and follow through on independent projects. Prerequisite: Grade of C- in Ceramics I. .5 credit.
Acrylic Painting Studio (1903/1904) introduces first year painting students to the materials and techniques in acrylic painting. Students will learn to assemble and prepare a canvas for painting and to paint a variety of subjects. Experience in composition and color mixing is necessary. Second year students work on developing their painting techniques and pursue more independent ideas in order to discover personal expression in acrylic paint. Prerequisite: Grade of C- in Art I or Drawing I. .5 credit.
Drawing I (1905) explores a variety of concepts and media. Students have the opportunity to work in charcoal, pastel, pen and ink, pencil, colored pencil and scratch board. Observational drawing includes still life, figure, and landscape. The focus is on using the elements of line, shape, color, value, form and spatial relationships to create 2-D art. .5 credit.
Drawing II (1906) Students will continue working with a variety of media while using more complex techniques and developing their drawing skills. Some exploratory drawing with non-traditional media and independent drawing assignments are included. Prerequisite: Grade of C- in drawing I. .5 credit.