Adv. Sculpture

Art

Photo

Digital

Umbrella Club

Sculpture

Striving Artist

AP Art

(One semester, ½ credit, 9, 10, 11, 12)

Prerequisite: Art I

Sculpture I is an introductory course that aims to provide students with ​different three-dimensional mediums and challenges. Students will further ​develop skills in additive, subtractive, and assemblage sculpture, ceramics, ​and visual problem-solving and critical thinking. Students will broaden their ​visual art and descriptive vocabularies as they pertain to three-dimensional ​works. Through individual and group inquiry and art creation, students will ​increase their knowledge of sculpture media and techniques, art history, ​visual culture, and the value of art in our society. A strong emphasis will ​be placed on craftsmanship, design, and form. Coursework will include ​tests, quizzes, homework, and journaling. Students will be using hand and ​power tools. This course will provide students with the foundational skills ​required for Sculpture II.

Fee: $40.00

One semester, ½ credit, 9, 10, 11, 12)

Prerequisite: Art I, Sculpture I/3D Art I

Sculpture II builds on and greatly expands on the skills ​introduced in Sculpture I. Assignments will be geared ​toward portfolio preparation. This course will offer a ​variety of investigations into advanced techniques and ​media. A strong emphasis will be placed on craftsmanship, ​design, and form. Coursework will include tests, quizzes, ​homework, and journaling. Students will be using hand and ​power tools.

Fee: $40.00

One semester, ½ credit, 10, 11, 12)

Prerequisite: Art I, Sculpture I/3D Art I, Sculpture II/3D ART II

This course can be taken multiple times

The student will be given an opportunity for specialized and technical ​instruction in sculpture according to their interests, knowledge, and ​skills. The attitudes necessary for success in the field of sculpting ​or ceramics, either as an amateur or a professional artist, are ​emphasized. Students will develop an innovative and self-driven art ​portfolio, which will contain examples of critical thinking and their ​best work. Sophisticated 3D Art and experimentation in a wide range ​of mediums are the foundation of the Advanced Sculpture ​curriculum. Independent study is provided, and students are ​encouraged to explore an area of keen interest. Creative self-​expression will stem from past knowledge of art elements and ​principles. Art history, criticism, aesthetics, and art in society are ​emphasized.

Fee: $40.00