Art

The Le Roy Jr.-Sr. High School Art Program provides a creative environment in which all students learn to see, think, create, and evaluate. In accordance with the New York State Standards for Visual Arts, students explore a variety of subject matter, topics, and themes. Skills are developed using a variety of art materials, processes, mediums, and techniques. Appropriate technologies for creating and exhibiting visual artworks are emphasized. Creativity, craft, and techniques are stressed in all lessons and projects.

 

Concrete accomplishments and finished artwork provide students with "measurable" learning, growth, and satisfaction. These outcomes contribute to the positive concept of self and the personal success of each student.

Art 7: Meets every other day for the whole school year. The curriculum of this course is aligned with the New York State Standards for the Arts. During this course, the student will be exposed to a variety of 2D and 3D art materials. Projects focus on the use of the elements and principles of art with a strong emphasis on creative growth. Grading is based on the student's ability to achieve the objectives for each project.

 

Introduction to Studio Art: Studio Art utilizes the elements and principles of art and basic color theory to introduce students to a variety of 2D and 3D media and techniques. Emphasis is placed on student effort and individual creativity. Art history and criticism are integrated into this course. Weekly sketchbook assignments are a requirement of this course. (Full year, 1.0 credit)

 

Drawing & Painting I: This course builds on the foundation learned in Studio Art. While focusing on the process of creating works of art, the students will explore many new mediums and techniques, tackling both traditional and expressive concepts. A strong emphasis is placed on technique and development of personal style. A variety of materials will be used, such as: graphite, colored pencils, charcoal, oil pastels, pen & ink, watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint. A personal sketchbook is a requirement for this course. (Full year, 1.0 credit)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Studio Art

 

Drawing & Painting II: This course offers the motivated art student highly personalized individualized attention to reach their highest potential. The student is responsible for investigating a variety of art mediums throughout the year. It is expected that students display a portion of their work at the annual Art Show as part of their authentic assessment. A personal sketchbook is a requirement for this course. (Full year, 1.0 credit)

Prerequisite: Drawing & Painting I

 

Advanced Studio Art: This full year course for seniors expands on the concepts taught in the Intro to Studio Art course. The information and projects are more in depth and challenging. This intensive course continues an exploration of a variety of methods and materials, both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional. Art appreciation and art history are incorporated throughout the course and sketchbook assignments are required. (Full year, 1.0 credit)

Prerequisite: Drawing & Painting II

 

Digital Photography I: This full year, .5 credit, A/C or B/D day course offers an introduction to digital imaging. Students will examine the practical and technical aspects of the digital camera nd the use of image editing software (Adobe Photoshop). This course will provide an overview of the art of photography through studying the history of photographic images, the evolution of photographic methods, and the implications of this medium as an art form. Students will gain hands-on experience with their own digital camera, which is a requirement for this class. It is expected that students will take pictures outside of class time.

Prerequisite: None

 

Digital Photography II: This full year, .5 credit, A/C or B/D day intermediate level course expands on the concepts taught in Digital Photography I. More emphasis will be placed on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design while exploring electronic image making as a means of communication used by contemporary artists. Students will learn more advanced techniques in editing and photo manipulation using Adobe Photoshop Elements software.

Prerequisite: Digital Photography I

 

Pottery: This full year, .5 credit, A/C or B/D day course will introduce the student to the pottery studio. Vocabulary for clay and knowledge of clay and ceramics along with art history will be incorporated. Students will explore three basic forms of hand building: pinch, coil, and slab. Students will also learn about a variety of glazing and firing techniques. All students will learn how to use the pottery wheel and throw clay vessels.

 

Pottery II: Class meets every other day for the full year. This class is for the highly motivated student that wishes to continue exploring the medium of ceramics. More in depth hand-building, sculptural, and on wheel projects will be produced. Students will be expected to create pinch, slab, and coil constructions.

Prerequisite: Pottery and a teacher recommendation.