Art

Art Department courses are designed to develop the following: the ability to think originally and inventively within the creative possibilities of the artist's media; competency in the basic techniques of the visual arts increased sensitivity and awareness in observation; comprehension of the society and culture which the artist inherits; discernment in the judgment of aesthetic values. Art Department courses are designed to develop the following: the ability to think originally and inventively within the creative possibilities of the artist's media; competency in the basic techniques of the visual arts; increased sensitivity and awareness in observation; comprehension of the society and culture which the artist inherits; and discernment in the judgment of aesthetic values.

Courses

AR050 AR201 AR401 AR402 AR403 AR602 AR606

Art 08 Visual Arts Studio Art Film Production Form and Sculpture AP Studio Art AP Art History

AR050 Art 08 2cr {08} RQ

This is a one-term introduction to a variety of art experiences which develops visual awareness and respect for the creative process. Color and line are emphasized through drawing and painting exercises and art vocabulary is introduced to enable verbalization of aesthetic experiences.

AR201 Introduction to the Visual Arts 2cr {10} FA RQ

This one-term course is an introduction to the basic elements of art through projects involving studies in positive and negative relationships: value, color, space, form, and line. Basic skills in manipulating tools and materials are stressed with an emphasis on observation to develop aesthetic awareness. Studio experience is supplemented by films in areas of creativity and technique. Upon completion of this course, students with exceptional abilities, interest, and motivation in the arts may qualify for the AP Studio Art Program. Presenation of their art portfolio and recommendation by art department faculty are required.

AR401 Studio Art 6cr {11,12} EL FA [AR201]

This three-term course engages the student in a variety of studio programs. Basic principles involving drawing, design, perspective are subsequently reinforced through painting and printmaking. Three-dimensional work is explored through ceramics which is presented via the traditional hand-building and wheel methods. Studio experience is supplemented by sketch-book assignments, audio-visual aids, computer applications, and a museum field trip. When schedule permits or student interest warrants, a unit on photography may be offered. (Juniors who qualify as candidates for the AP Studio Art Program must take this course as a pre-requisite. Upon completion of this course, juniors must re-submit their portfolio to the art department faculty for review and evaluation of student performance in order to continue in the AP Art Program.)

AR402 Film Production 6cr {12} EL FA

Students will be examining classic works of American cinema including those by Ford, Coppola, Scorsese and Wilder. International directors such as Kurosawa, Fellini, Meirelles and many others will round out our canon of film history. The students will also learn the intricacies of screenwriting, completing their own short scripts in the winter term. Throughout, the emphasis will be on answering the age old question of “how do you make a movie?” The class will be immersed in all aspects of production and post-production, completing a thesis film as a group by the end of the year.

AR403  Form and Sculpture 6cr  {12}  EL  FA {AR201}

This year long course would be open to all seniors and would fulfill their fine arts requirement.  The course is designed to review the elements and principles of art the student has learned in previous art classes and apply these principles to the field of three dimensional design.  This course would be sequential in nature and begin with an overview of the history of sculpture followed by the theory and aesthetics of art which would then lead the student into the actual production of three dimensional design.  Some sculptural media could include clay, wire, wood, plaster, plastic, recycled materials, and found objects. At this point it would be expected that the student would:

• Create original works of art both individually and in groups

• Research related  historical connections and present those findings in a written or oral presentation

• Critique his outcome and experiences

AR602 Advanced Placement Studio Art 6cr {12} FA [AR401 DptRec]

For approved AP Portfolio candidates, mastery of the art fundamentals is stressed upon entering the program. This course allows the student to explore and express areas of individual interest while
enhancing technical skill. In September, the student must choose one of three areas of classification – Drawing Portfolio, Two Dimensional Design Portfolio, or Three-Dimensional Design Portfolio. Concepts and techniques of a more complicated nature are studied with further emphasis on portfolio preparation including original and slide formats. Candidates are expected to present their art work to the School in the annual AP Student Art Exhibition.

AR606 Advanced Placement Art History 6cr {11,12} FA

AP Art History is an historical survey of Western art from Altamira to Albers with an emphasis on painting, sculpture and architecture. The first term covers Paleolithic through Greco-Roman; the second, early Christian through the Renaissance; the third, Baroque through the twentieth century. Heavily supported by slides and videos, the emphasis is on analysis of particular works of art. Class and individual trips to NYC museums as well as guest lecturers supplement the course.