Visual Arts Trimester 2011-2012
OEA (Outdoor Education and Arts) Program
Course Overview
During the Visual Art trimester of the OEA program, each grade is scheduled to rotate through three courses lasting approximately four weeks each. These three mini-courses are printmaking, held in the art room of the historic building, ceramics, in the upstairs art room, and painting/drawing will meet in the Science Lab.
The session dates for the Visual Arts rotations are:
Session 1: March 13 – April 6
Session 2: April 17 – May 9
Session 3: May 11 – June 6
Printmaking - Deborah McDermott
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In this class, students will learn to make prints using a number of creative processes. They will become familiar with the materials, tools, techniques, and vocabulary of printmaking, and will enjoy experimenting with different ways to create imagery. Examples of printmaking in art history and contemporary prints will be viewed and discussed.
Ceramics - Jesse Canales
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In this class, students will be exposed to a brief introduction to ceramics, which includes the potter’s wheel, creating molds, bead-making, and production of glazes. While encouraging student creativity, lessons will be infused with scientific principles.
Painting and Drawing - Dianne Sanchez
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In this class, students will further their ability and understanding of 2-D art, and develop a strong sense of design through decision-making and problem-solving projects. Media used may include graphite, oil pastel, colored pencil, chalk pastel, charcoal, ink, watercolor and acrylic paints. This class is also devoted to exploring many historical and contemporary artists to inspire each student to begin developing their own creative style. The overall aims are to have students grow a love and appreciation for the arts, and to build an artistic vocabulary to discuss and think critically about each artwork.
Student Expectations and Grading
- Initiative & Independence: students will be expected to focus on learning and take responsibility for clean up and supplies
- Citizenship: students will demonstrate a positive attitude and be respectful of others
- Assignments & Projects: students will complete projects and assignments to the best of their ability and in a timely manner
- Cumulative Grade: students will be graded on the equally-weighted above criteria
To view the full OEA structure during a students' middle school experience, click here.
