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New Student Work

A number of new pieces from 2008-2009 have been posted on the 2D Art Blog

Taylor Wilder

Alex Roberts-Perazza and Carmel Liburdi

2d Art 1

Alexandra Aniol

Heather Pletsky London Rose Kayla Friess

London Rose

Rebecca Reichenbach

2D Art II

Alyssa Michalewicz

Brent Huntoon

Christina Watson

Dominique Liichow

Meg Hunter

Victoria Webb

2D Art III

David Aniol

Emily Brush

Michelle Newton

Stephanie Fargo

Portia Stanku

Nick Whately

 

Erika Bernal

Tara Napier

2D Art IV

Leah Garvin

Jesse Kosola

Emily Alfonsi

Ashley Roberts

Jessie Richardson III

 

 

Kaitlyn Dalton

Kristen Simonds

Angel Pampinella

Mirian Njoh

2D Art I

Prerequisite: None.
Description: Students will develop a range of basic art skills, and be encouraged to find creative solutions for a wide range of different types of projects.
Emphasis will be placed on drawing and painting from observation through figure drawing and still life lessons. Materials will include pencil, pen & ink, colored pencil, oil pastel, watercolor, and tempera paint.
Limited exposure to Art History will also be included.

2D Art II

Prerequisite: Successful completion of 2D Art I (both semesters).
Description: Students will further develop their skills and abilities, and be encouraged to find increasingly creative solutions for a wide range of different types of projects.
Emphasis will continue to be placed on drawing and painting from observation through figure drawing and still life lessons. An extended Printmaking unit will also be introduced. Materials will include pencil, pen & ink, colored pencil, oil pastel, watercolor, tempera and acrylic paint.
Further exploration of Art History will also be included.

2D Art III

Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
Description: This course is for serious art students only. A limited number of directed assignments will be given, but students will be expected to be responsible for generating a significant amount of work based on their own interests and creative vision. The instructor will aid students in increasing their technical abilities and in learning to look at their art in a more analytical and critical manner.
This class will feature a more in-depth approach to Art History, including student research in this area.

2D Art IV

Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. This course is for Seniors only.
Description: This course gives students an opportunity to take what they have learned in their previous art courses, and use that knowledge to express their individual creative vision. Skill building continues, but the emphasis here is for students to develop a greater level of maturity and sophistication in their work. Through slide presentations and class discussions, students will be exposed to a wide range of contemporary art and art theory, broadening their understanding and appreciation of the role of art in today’s world.

Ceramic I

Description: This course is the introduction to the fundamentals of ceramics and three-dimensional art. Students will learn basic ceramics hand-building methods, ceramic glazing procedures, different decorating techniques and ceramic technology and terms. Along with the ceramic knowledge, students will learn many processes and procedures to create three-dimensional art which include: murals, hand-painted furniture, sculpting techniques, and mixed media.

Ceramic II

Prerequisite: Ceramic I or instructor's approval.
Description: This course is designed for advanced art students to continue learning a wide variety of ceramic and 3-D art methods, procedures, techniques, and technology. Students will gain more knowledge by working on challenging art projects as they begin to develop their own unique art style. Students will also learn to promote and display their artwork in creative ways.

Ceramic III

Prerequisite: Ceramic II or instructor's approval.
Description: This course is designed for advanced art students to continue learning a wide variety of ceramic and 3-D art methods, procedures, techniques, and technology. STudents will acquire experience and improve their skills by working on advanced art projects. They will be encouraged to develop a unique art style and theme throughout all of their artwork. STudents will also be taught how to promote and display their artwork in creative ways.

Visual Art Senior Project

Description: All Seniors majoring in Visual Art must take this class to fulfill their Senior Project requirement for graduation. Students will assemble a finished portfolio suitable for applying to a college or university art program. Portfolio pieces may include work done from previous years (which can be “fine-tuned” during this class), work from their current regular art class, and work that is generated during the Senior Project class period. Senior Project is a one semester class.

All prospective students

Students are required to submit a portfolio of three pieces of 2 Dimensional Art. This art will be reviewed by Art Department faculty. Please include the following:

1) Self-portrait. Pencil, ink, or charcoal.
2) Still-life drawing. Pencil, colored pencil, ink, charcoal or pastel.
3) One other piece: drawing, painting, ceramics, or sculpture. Your choice of subject matter and materials.

*2 dimensional pieces (drawings, paintings) must be matted with white matte board, 2” border on all sides.
*3 dimensional pieces (ceramics, sculpture) may be brought in “as is”. If the piece is extremely large, a high-quality photograph may be used.

Freshmen

All incoming freshmen will take 2D Art I or 3D Art I.

Sophomores

Incoming sophomores will also take level I art classes, even if they have had art at another school. Our art program is likely to be more rigorous than programs at most other schools. Even if they have had art at another school, they still may not be prepared for the level of work that we do in level II classes at AAW.

Exceptions to this policy may be allowed. If an incoming sophomore thinks that they belong in a level II art class, they must submit a portfolio (8-10 pieces of art) to the Visual Art Department for review prior to admission to level II classes. All 2D work must be matted and in a portfolio. Additionally, 2D portfolios for level II must include at least two paintings. Portfolios for students looking to enter 3D II must include a significant amount of 3D work.

Juniors and Seniors

All incoming juniors and seniors must submit a portfolio (8-10 pieces of art) to the Visual Art Department for review prior to admission to level II, III, or IV classes. This applies to the Senior Project class as well. All 2D work must be matted and in a portfolio. Additionally, 2D portfolios for levels II, III, and IV must include at least two paintings. Portfolios for students looking to enter 3D II, III or IV must include a significant amount of 3D work.

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