There has been a considerable amount of activity happening in the Art room recently. Here’s a rundown:
Modified Art has been busy creating some fantastic art, check out these watercolor winter landscapes they just completed this week. This project helped them work on fine motor skills and learning about the different parts of landscapes, like foreground and background.
Photography just recently completed their first set of photographic prints in the dark room. There are some stunning shots that have been captured by them! Check out their work!
Drawing and Painting completed a huge unit on portraiture and is now loosening up with some watercolor paintings. Soon they will be exploring encaustic painting.
Sculpture class is part way through a surprisingly meditative paper quilling project. This project required them to choose a letter, draw it in a large font, create a 3D border, then quill or roll thin strips of paper in a variety of ways to decorate the interior of the letter. They are looking amazing!
Studio in Art has just completed an arduous medieval themed clay project and are finishing up with an invention project. Some of the inventions they’ve dreamed up just may be the next great thing! Perhaps you might be buying Cassie’s Tick-Clock, or Alexis’ Closet Generator, or Teagan’s Nail Helper in the future. These students worked hard to stretch their creative problem solving skills with this project.
A FRIENDLY REMINDER: AS YOU BEGIN TO THINK ABOUT CLASSES TO TAKE NEXT YEAR, CONSIDER TAKING AN ART CLASS.
Art teaches far more than how to draw or paint. It helps students learn to think creatively, solve problems in multiple ways, and take healthy risks. Through experimenting with materials and ideas, students build confidence and learn that mistakes are part of the process, not failures.
Art also strengthens observation and critical thinking skills; students learn to really look, analyze visual information, and make intentional choices. It develops communication skills, allowing students to express emotions, stories, and viewpoints that may be hard to put into words.
Beyond the classroom, art teaches patience, perseverance, and self-discipline, along with practical skills like planning, time management, and attention to detail. Most importantly, it helps students understand themselves and the world around them, fostering creativity they can carry into any career or life path.
Elective courses offered: Drawing and Painting, Drawing and Painting 2, Creative Crafts, Sculpture, Ceramics, Computer Arts, Computer Arts 2, Art of the Video Game, Photography, Photography 2 (Pre-req: Photo 1)
