Art Department
The goal of the art department is to develop a sense of appreciation, respect and love for the arts. Classes are involved in viewing, critiquing, and creating art and are centered on the elements and principles of art and design. Through these activities students develop critical thinking skills, self discipline, responsibility and self esteem. We hope to provide activities that foster skills, techniques and habits vital to successful visual expression.
Student work is displayed throughout the school year in the "Gallery on the Bridge". A culminating Student Art Show is held in May, where the entire year's work is displayed.
We offer several classes in the Fine Arts Department
for students grades 9-12 including:
Digital Photography: Mrs. Valente
Digital Photography explores traditional photography concepts using the digital camera as well as some computer manipulation in PhotoShop and creating artwork to enhance photos the students have taken.
Blank Note Cards featuring photos by our Digital Photo Students
are available for purchase in the Main Office $2 each or 6 for $10.
Please contact the Main Office or Mrs. Valente at 875-2146.
Proceeds will go to purchase additional cameras!
Thank you for your support!
Recent Projects:
Advanced Placement Art: Mr. Lima
Advanced Placement Art is not being offered this year (2009-2010)
Graphic Design: Mrs. Valente
This course explores utilizing the computer as a means of artistic expression. We explore art, photography and design in several contexts.
Ceramics: Mr. Lima
Students build a foundation of knowledge based on the elements and principles of design. They learn to handbuild, sculpt and throw on the wheel, as well as use different methods of glazing and surface decoration.
Drawing: Mr. Lima
Students experiment with several drawing media including, but not limited to, pencil, charcoal, pen & ink, colored pencil, and oil pastels. Projects are focused around master works and incorporate the elements and principles of design.
Painting: Mr. Lima
Students study master works and explore techniques, materials and themes used in painting throughout history. Media include watercolor, ink, acrylic paint and oil pastels.
Creative Arts: Mr. Lima
This class covers many areas of traditional artistry from around the world including such art forms as: maskmaking, papermaking, printmaking, batiking, tie dye and 3D sculpture.
7th and 8th grade Exploratories: Mrs. Valente
This year the 7th grade Team is involved in a Project Based Learning Unit that spans from September through April with the theme "What does it mean to be a good citizen in 2010?" Exploring this on many levels starting with the self and working toward school, local community, state, country and finally a global view.
In art we will be exploring art in relation to these concentric circles of self, school community, local etc.
We will keep you updated on our projects and progress!
Identity with Personal Logos
Identity : I am the only me....
8th grade has been tying into the theme of "Explorers of New Frontiers" and we have been looking at fingerprint patterns and designs as well and are working on "Landscapes of the Mind" and fun mixed media project - more photos to come!
Some favorite and useful websites selected by the art department:
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