Fine Arts

Fine Arts Courses

Drawing 1, 2, 3, and 4

Students in Drawing engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history , art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create drawings utilizing processes such as sketching, rendering, contour, gesture, and perspective drawing and use a variety of media such as pencil, chalk, pastels, charcoal, and pen and ink. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make in-formed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover oppor-tunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

Painting 1, 2, 3, and 4

Students taking Painting engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criti-cism, aesthetics, and production that lead to the creating of portfolio quality works. Students create ab-stract and realistic paintings, using a variety of materials such as mixed media, watercolor, oil, and acrylics as well as techniques such as stippling, gouache, wash, and impasto. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judg-ments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art muse-ums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

Photography

Principles of Digital Design

Principles of Digital Design introduces students to fundamental design theory. Investigations into design theory and color dynamics will provide experiences in applying design theory, ideas and creative problem solving, critical peer evaluation, and presentation skills. Students will have the opportunity to apply the design theory through an understanding of basic photographic theory and technique. Topics will include image capture, processing, various output methods, and light.

Ceramics

Ceramics is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in ceramics engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create works of art in clay uti-lizing the processes of hand building, molds, wheel throwing, slip and glaze techniques, and the firing processes. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries and studios, and identify art-related careers.

AP Drawing

This course is designed to address a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Light and shade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, and illusion of depth are draw-ing issues that can be addressed through a variety of means, which could include painting, printmaking, mixed media, etc. Abstract, observational, and inventive works may demonstrate drawing competence. Any work that makes use of (appropriates) other artists’ works (including photographs) and/or published images must show substantial and significant development beyond duplication. This is demonstrated through manipulation of the formal qualities, design, and/or concept of the source. The College Board exam is taken. College credit is issued based on individual college requirements. Prerequisite: Drawing 1 and either Drawing 2 or Painting 1.

Printmaking

Printmaking is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in printmak-ing engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production that lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students apply media, techniques, and processes with sufficient skill to communicate intended meaning. They create abstract and realistic prints using a variety of materials such as linocut, woodcut, stencil, silkscreen, photo silkscreen, and mono-print.They utilize processes such as etching, relief, and lithography to explore a variety of ideas and problems. Students reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presenta-tional skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-relat-ed careers.

AP Studio Art and 2D Design

This portfolio is intended to address two-dimensional (2-D) design issues. Design involves purposeful decision making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. The principles of design articulated through the visual elements help guide artists in making decisions about how to or-ganize the elements on a picture plane in order to communicate content. For this portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate proficiency in 2-D design

through any two-dimensional medium or process, including, but not limited to, graphic design,

digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, illustration, painting, and printmaking. Any work that makes use of (appropriates) other artists’ works (including photographs) and/or published im-ages must show substantial and significant development beyond duplication. The College Board exam is taken. College credit is issued based on individual college requirements.

For more information, see the OA Course Catalog or contact:

Mrs. Theresa Murphy
Fine Arts Faculty
tmurphy@oldenburgacademy.org