Art Through Time: History and the Creative Process (9-12)
Explore the history of art during the fall semester and learn the basics of creating over the spring semester.
Class size:
minimum 8, maximum 14
Class time: (Meets once/week)
(Wed-4) 1:30-2:50
Pre-requisites for class:
None
Additional fees:
$30
Graduation requirement:
1 fine arts or elective credit
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Course Description
This year-long experience is broken into Art History during the fall semester and Art for High School Students during the spring semester.
ART HISTORY introduces students to the fundamental concepts, movements, and artists in art history. We will look at art from a Christian perspective and discuss how we can learn and appreciate art as Christ's followers. Through lectures, discussions, readings, and projects, students will develop an understanding of various art forms, styles, and their historical contexts. Students will engage in light sketching or drawing. Supplies provided.
ART FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS is an intermediate-level studio art course designed to allow students to recreate some of the famous art pieces throughout history. Students will be introduced to a variety of mediums and techniques. Throughout the semester, we will briefly recap lessons from the Art History class as we dive in to create our own masterpieces and fine-tune our art techniques.
We will focus on enhancing skills such as:
● Creativity
● Confidence
● Collaboration & Teamwork
● Exposure to a variety of art mediums
● Exposure to a variety of art techniques
● Understanding the History of the Arts
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Required Books & Materials
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9x12 *Mixed Media pad: 60 pages or more (see note below)
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Basic sketch pencil set with eraser included (click here for example)
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Colored Pencil Set (Prismacolor is a great option)
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Notebook and Pens for taking notes.
*A basic sketchbook will not be sufficient for this class. Please purchase a Mixed Media pad. Basic drawing paper will peel when wet, but a Mixed Media pad is designed to hold up to wet mediums. We will have a handful of painting projects throughout the school year.
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Classwork / Homework
ART HISTORY homework will be varied from writing an essay on certain topics, studying for quizzes, and completing projects. We will take 1 field trip outside of our normal TCC days. We typically go to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. A date and time will be provided soon after the semester starts.
ART FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS class time will be spent on discussions of famous artists and artwork and corresponding hands-on projects.