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Visual Arts Department: Two Dimensional Art
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Instructor of Two-dimensional Art: Rick Jacobi
Student Art
Please visit the AAW 2D Art blog to see current student art.
Student Work
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
Two Dimensional Art Course Descriptions
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.
Admission Requirements
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.