International Academy

Teacher: Terri Cafcalas
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Open Studio Hours: 2:30-3:30 (M, T, Th, F)

Art 1: Introduction to World Art

Course Overview:

In this pre-requisite studio survey course, students will use a variety of art materials to develop skills and learn techniques, with a focus on drawing, color theory and the elements of art/design. While creating art and learning art processes, the students will examine the role that art and artists have played in ancient world cultures. Activities throughout the course will enable the student to articulate the meaning of a work of art. This course is designed to challenge all skill levels.

Art 2: EXPLORATIONS IN AMERICAN ART

Course Overview:

In this intermediate course, students will advance beyond the basics using specific media and skills in a variety of 2-D and 3-D media. Students will acquire a more sophisticated knowledge of the elements of art and principles of design, as well as cultural and historical aspects of American Art. Activities throughout the course will encourage the student to pursue creative expression of thought while developing technical skill.

IB Visual Arts 1

Course Overview:

Students will explore and develop art techniques in a broad range of stylistic approaches and media (2-D & 3-D), producing meaningful and creative works of art. Their artistic production will be related to personal research that demonstrates in written and visual terms understanding and analysis of art from their own and other cultures. During this year, students will also develop a portfolio of artwork and research workbooks recording the research, exploration, execution, and evaluation of all projects as related to personal themes.

IB Visual Arts 2

Course Overview:

During year two, students will resume more independent exploration and development of art concepts and techniques in a broad range of stylistic approaches and media, continuing to produce meaningful and creative works of art. Artistic production will be integrated with personal research that demonstrates in written and visual terms understanding and analysis of art from their own and other cultures. Throughout the course, students will continue to develop a studio portfolio and research workbooks started in IB Visual Arts 1. The course will culminate in preparation for and completion of the IB exam.

Experiences

Each course involves studio experiences in the following areas:

• Drawing: pencil, ink, charcoal, pastels, color pencil
• Painting: tempera, watercolor, acrylics
• Printmaking
• Mixed Media / Design
• Crafts
• Clay
• Sculpture
• Computer Graphics

Evaluation:

• Individual Assignments
• Projects
• Notebook/Sketchbook/Research Workbook (IB 1 & 2)
• Written Responses
• Homework
• Final Exam

Art Project Grade Criteria:

Process:

• Creativity / Concept
• Planning / Research

Product:

• Design / Composition
• Technical Skill / Use of Media
• Effort / Growth