Introduction to Studio Art

Introduction to Studio Art is a foundations course in the study of visual art. Throughout the year, students explore a variety of art forms, including drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Art assignments are based on observational, expressive, abstract, and imaginative forms. Students are presented with technical and stylistic opportunities for working in a diversity of materials, process and concepts. Within specific structural formats, students develop the artistic skills necessary for understanding and applying ideas of formal structure, art history, and personal expression. Critical inquiry, experimentation, and technical proficiency are inherent in the course’s framework. Duration: 2 Semesters; Required: No; Credit: 1.0; Prerequisite: none

Studio Art

Studio Art is an intermediary leveled course focusing on the two and three-dimensional processes of drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and ceramics. The object of the course is to teach skills, procedures, techniques, and concepts inherent in all disciplines. Students concentrate on observational, expressive, abstract, and imaginative art forms – developing individual artistic style, creativity, and imagination. Within specific criteria, each problem/assignment is designed to foster students’ visual literacy and problem-solving (visual and analytical) skills. Periods in art history may be explored as appropriate to a given assignment for the purpose of giving students a historical foundation to their art. Class demonstrations are given at the beginning of each assignment and whenever necessary. As an integral part of student learning, class critiques will be held for all projects. Art works are graded on specific criteria relative to the craft, concept, and process of assignments. Duration: 2 Semesters; Required: No; Credit: 1.0; Prerequisite: Intro to Studio Art

Advanced Studio Art

This course is a third level visual arts study. It is offered to students who wish to continue with an art concentration but are electing not to pursue the AP Studio Art track. Advanced Studio Art students will develop, along with the instructor, individual curricula based on personal artistic interests and directions – including varieties of process, media, and concept. This course can be used as an opportunity for students to build and expand their art portfolios. Duration: 2 Semesters; Required: No; Credit: 1.0; Prerequisite: Intro to Studio Art and Studio Art

Pre-AP Studio Art

Pre-AP (Honors) Studio Art is an advanced course within Concordia’s visual arts program. This course is for students having the necessary ability and quantity of work to begin a program of art leading to Advanced Placement Studio Art. This course is part of a two-year commitment to build proficiency towards excellence in art and create a portfolio of work that represent this student’s artwork in the AP Studio Art portfolio submission process. The Honors Studio Art year is designated for the completion of the Breadth section of the AP Art Portfolio with an introduction to the Concentration section before the end of the year. As faculty permission is required, students are requested to submit 3 works of art for instructor review before permission to enroll is granted. Duration: 2 Semesters; Required: No; Credit: 1.0; Prerequisite: Teacher Permission

AP Studio Art

The AP Studio Art course at Concordia offers instruction in the three portfolios: 2-D Drawing, 2-D Design and 3D Design. The portfolios share a basic, three-section structure called breadth- concentration-quality. Students demonstrate a depth or investigation and process of discovery through the concentration section, students show a serious grounding in visual principles and material techniques in the breadth section and the quality section allows the student to submit the works that best exhibit a synthesis of form, technique, and content. The AP Studio Art Portfolios are designed for the student who is seriously interested in the practical experience of art or attending art school. Students are required to submit one completed portfolio of choice for AP Central Board evaluation at the end of this course of study. As faculty permission is required, students are requested to submit 3 works of art for instructor review before permission to enroll is granted. Duration: 2 Semesters; Required: No; Credit: 1.0; Prerequisite: Honors Studio Art & Teacher permission

AP Art History

AP Art History course is an introductory college level course in art history with the ultimate goal of preparing students for the AP Art History Exam. The syllabus presents a chronological survey of the development of painting, sculpture and architecture from the ancient world through to the 21st century. Students learn to understand works of art within their historical context by examining issues such as politics, religion, patronage, genre, function and ethnicity, making this another significant goal of this class. Students continue to develop their ability to observe visual analysis in works of art. The course supplies students with the knowledge and skills to understand works of art through both contextual and visual analysis. Twenty percent of the course content is devoted to art beyond the European tradition. Please note this may or may not be offered depending on enrollment. Duration: 2 Semesters; Required: No; Credit: 1.0; Prerequisite: none

Drawing and Painting

The context of this course is designed for specific studies – tradition and non-tradition – of drawing and painting media, process, style, and thought. The first quarter focuses on observational and inventive drawings. The second quarter focuses on representational, expressionistic, and abstract painting. The history of art will be a significant component of the course. Duration: 1 Semester; Required: No; Credit: 0.5; Prerequisite: Introduction to Studio Art; Other: Must be paired with one other semester art class

Clay Works

This course follows a long tradition of expression with clay. The curriculum focuses on hand building techniques and the process of pottery wheel throwing. The study includes an understanding of clay bodies, glazes, and decorative techniques leading to the understanding of design and craftsmanship. The history of ceramics will be a significant component of the course. Duration: 1 Semester; Required: No; Credit: 0.5; Prerequisite: Introduction to Studio Art; Other: Must be paired with one other semester art class

Computer Arts

Through a variety of subject matter, technique, and concepts, students will create art images based on the elements and principles of art, technique, and personal expression. Students will learn to use the computer as an art tool – studying editing, Photoshop and other computer programs. The history of computer art will be a significant component of the course. Students must their own digital camera and portable hard drive. Duration: 1 Semester; Required: No; Credit: 0.5; Prerequisite: Introduction to Studio Art; Other: Must be paired with one other semester art class

Photography

The content of this course focuses on the art of photography. Through a variety of subject matter, technique, and concepts, students will create a portfolio of aesthetically strong, personally expressive, and technically proficient images. The history of the art of photography will be a significant component of this course. The class will develop their photographs through digital edition and Photoshop. Students must provide their own digital camera. Duration: 1 Semester; Required: No; Credit: 0.5; Prerequisite: Introduction to Studio Art; Other: Must be paired with one other semester art class

National Art Honor Society

This is a select honor society for visual art students. Each year these high school students work on two major fund raisers for charity. They produce hand made Christmas cards and gift tags. And they also prepare hand made Valentines for February 14.

Spring Art Exhibition

This two-week art exhibition on the Concordia campus features the work of all visual art students in the spring of each year.

AP Art Exhibition

This two-week art exhibition on the Concordia campus features the work of all AP visual art students in the spring of each year.

Interim Trip Photo Exhibition & Coffee Table Book

Coordinated by the Visual Art Department each September when the high school students embark upon their interim trips, students are encouraged to take photos, a large variety of photos. The best of these photos are then displayed in a photo exhibition on campus in October. The winning photos are then made into a lovely coffee table book, which is offered for sale to the Concordia Community in November.