School/art

Art History

Instructor: Mrs. Julia Farmer
Period: 3
This course offers an overview of mankind’s achievements in the visual arts from pre-history to the first centuries A.D. Students explore the image-making, monumental sculpture, and architecture of these eras and learn something of the magic, religion, and politics behind them. Our studies range across space as well as time to include the art of ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, China, and the Middle East.

Ceramics

Instructor: Mrs. Julia Farmer
Period: 7
This course introduces students to the medium of low-fire clay. Instruction is given in the techniques of hand-building, wheel work, glazing, underglazing, and a variety of other finishing and sculptural methods. Basic techniques are covered during the first half of the term. During the second half of the term students are encouraged to concentrate on developing a single technique and on finishing a project that expands the student’s knowledge of the craft.

Media Arts

Instructor: Ms. Dottie Love
Period: 3
Students will be involved in multimedia productions. Computer animation, audio and video will be used in creating and editing the various works. Assignments will be provided to develop awareness and technical skills in using video production equipment. Media effects upon our society will also be explored.

Photography

Instructor: Ms. Dottie Love
Period: 7
Open the darkroom door for an inside look at the techniques of black and white photography in this introductory course. Investigate the camera’s mechanics, the characteristics of film, exposure time, depth of field considerations, chemical processing, and photo ethics. Darkroom work is supplemented by weekly assignments, class discussions, and critiques.

Mixed Media

Instructor: Mr. Donny Barlow
Period: 7
Students explore the concepts of works on paper using pastels, craypas, watercolor, paints, and other media. Students are encouraged to work with non-traditional art media, creating both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works. The growth and development of each student’s creative imagination and facility are the primary objectives in this class. Particular emphasis is placed on attaining a working knowledge of color, texture, and composition. Students are introduced to works of art from diverse cultures through slide presentations, field trips, and videos.

Traditional Art

Instructor: Mr. Donny Barlow
Period: 3
Traditional Arts is a course designed to introduce and reintroduce students with the basic, traditional forms of art. Sketching, shading, basic pastels, and watercolor are the four main topics explored by this class. Students will also be introduced to the various mediums within each of the traditional forms taught.

Woodshop

Instructor: Mr. Fredrick Rush
Period: 3
This hands-on course is for students interested in making their cabinets and/or furniture. Working individually, or as part of a team, students will gain experience with cabinet and furniture materials, cost estimating, planning, machine safety, machining, joinery, assembly, and finishing. The use of high-tech materials and methods is presented in combination with more traditional processes.