Be Smart… Take Art!!!

Roxbury High School Visual Arts

offers a wide variety of electives so that our students

can pursue their creative interests.

All students entering the Visual Arts program start with

ART I - Visual Art Essentials

The prerequisite for

all other Visual Arts

classes, in Art I

students learn

technique, improve

their drawing skills,

experiment with new

media and build art

vocabulary.

The drawing above was inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci's sketchbooks (shown on right). Students created their own feather quill pens which added to the work authentic qualities of a Renaissance

drawing.

Art I students explore cultures, art and artists…

Students experiment with various media and get a taste of other class offerings...

...they study art theory and apply the elements & principles of art to their work. Art I students challenge themselves, express themselves and enjoy creating!

Full Year Classes: Semester Classes:

Art II (Styles & Techniques) Ceramics I-IIDrawing & Painting PrintmakingGraphic Design Sculpture

Visual JournalingColor & DesignPhotography I-II

After completing the foundations class students can choose from any of the following

entry-level classes…

In Art - II Styles & Techniques classis the second step on the track for Art Major. Students expand on concepts learned in Art I, with an emphasis on observational drawing, technique and skill building.

Drawing & Paintingis a course designed for the serious art student who wants to improve their skills while exploring a variety of drawing and painting styles utilizing wet and dry media.

Ceramics I students create 3-Dimensional sculptures

from clay. They learn a variety of handbuilding and glazing techniques including pinch, coil and slab. They explore art and artifacts from a variety of cultures and incorporate their influences into their ceramics projects.

Ceramics II students build upon what they learned, practice

new techniques and combine techniques to create more

interesting and challenging projects.

students learn and apply LAYOUT and DESIGN concepts using illustration and typography. Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop are their primary mediums.

Maxwell Shea

Self Portrait (in progress using the mesh tool)

Delia Ramseyer

Self Portrait

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Visual Journalingis a creative way for students to express and record their life

experiences, emotions and ideas in a sketchbook format.

Visual Journaling is a key component to art making and to the artist’s creative

process. Students experiment with wet and dry media, innovative techniques and collage as they

construct their personal journals.

Color & Design students learn

color and design theory and how it was applied by artists throughout art history. They are challenged to incorporate good design as they experiment with a variety of art styles and media to create engaging, well composed works of art.

Grade 10, 11, 12 2.5 CreditsPrerequisite: Art I

Photo I - II

Students learn about… • Photo History & Visual

Literacy• The digital single lens

reflex camera (SLR)• Black & White

Photography• Advanced camera &

composition techniques

• PHOTOSHOP… and create a portfolioof their body of work.

In Photo 2 students

expand upon what they learned in Photo 1. New techniques including

• Depth of Field• Color• Portraiture

are applied to their Personal Projects

SCULPTUREstudents create with

materials includingPaper, Wire, Stone,

Wood and Nature.

With each project they research

and study historical and contemporary

artists who work three dimensionally.

Printmaking/Mixed MediaHere students explore the possibilities of image making through various printing processes which are used as the base for more media and materials.

ADVANCED CLASS OFFERINGS

Yearbook Production (Art II) Portfolio DevelopmentAP Art Studio (2 years of art)Advanced Photography (Photo I & II)Ceramics III & IV

*Pre-requisites listed in parenthesis

Ceramics III is an advanced course for students who have achieved a high level of technical skill and demonstrated artistic ability when working with clay and glaze. Students research art, history and/or cultures and apply it’s influence to their work. They create complex ceramic objects which speak of their interests and incorporate personal symbolism.

Ceramics IVstudents use independent problem solving skills in combination with artistic ability to build more complex and sophisticated ceramic objects.

Advanced Ceramics students participate in annual workshops where they learn to mixing glaze from recipes, advanced glazing and alternative firing techniques.

YEARBOOK PRODUCTIONROXBURY’S FUTURE HISTORY IS HAPPENING NOW!!!

want to choose what is documented?have ideas for design?enjoy taking pictures?like writing?want to be more involved?

Through graphic design, photography,

editing and writing you will assist in the

production of your yearbook

the ECHO.

DOYOU

Advanced Photography is a course that builds on the foundations established in Photo I/II. Using advanced digital editing programs and lighting techniques, students create a year-long personal portfolio as well as weekly shooting assignments.

Advanced Photography is designed for students who are highly motivated, work independently and who have a strong interest in pursuing art and photography as a major in college.

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Portfolio Development

This is a class for the serious art student who plans on studying art after high school. Here they prepare an art portfolio for submission to an art school or college by concentrating on observational drawing, skill development improving technique and developing a personal style.

Portfolio Developmentstudents research portfolio

requirements, evaluate their current body of work, develop their own plan

for fulfilling the criteria and work toward their personal goal.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART STUDIO

10 ASSIGNMENTSDUE: JUNE 1ST, 2012

AP ART STUDIO is an intense class where students can earn 10 high school credits and submit their portfolio to the College Board for college credit. Students must be highly motivated and seriously committed to this college-level visual art experience. *Teacher recommendation, portfolio review and summer projects are required.

Senior Art Show

A yearly event where art major students set up individual galleries. Family, school and community members attend an artist reception to see and celebrate the artist’s accomplishments.

Independent StudySENIOR OPTION

Independent Study (for Juniors) and Senior Option (for Seniors) is available to students who are highly motivated and responsible. It is a an individual plan for learning, proposed by the student who is interested in pursuing their studies beyond the offered curriculum. If you are interested in Independent Study or Senior Option, talk to your art teacher about it. Consider these points:

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?WHAT IS YOUR GOAL?HALF OR FULL YEAR?WHO WOULD BE YOUR MENTOR?

Students present their achievements at a midterm and end of term meeting before the Principal, Director of Guidance, their Guidance Counselor and their Mentor.

Student artists have fun when they get involved in school, community and fund raising projects. All are invited to join the

National Art Honor Society