In the Conservatory Visual Arts classes, the student will work individually at his/her own pace but in a group setting. - Skill level will be taken in consideration when doing a project.
Schedule
*It is very important for students to attend every week, as some projects span more than one class. |
Tuesdays
3:00-3:45
Level I:
1st-2nd Grades
Level I "T"
Students will experience
basic art processes in
drawing, printmaking, and
3 dimensional art.
$75
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WEDNESDAYS
3:00-3:45
Level I:
1st-2nd grades
Students will experience
basic art processes in
drawing, printmaking, and
3 dimensional art.
$75
|
Tuesdays
4:00-5:30
Level II:
3rd-5th Grades
Students will continue
to focus on Art processes. Projects will become more challenging.
$100 |
Thursdays
3:30-5:30
Level 3:
6th – 8th Grades
Students signing up
for this class are expected
to be self-motivated
and ready to apply
knowledge of
art processes.
$120 |
The yearly curriculum includes:
(subject to change) |
Drawing
(pencil, charcoal, etc)
(about 7 weeks)
basic introductory format is composed of 3 essential components of visual arts: (Perception, Perspective and Composition)
1. Shape (form)
2. Volume (size)
3. Composition (placement)
Using a step by step (from simple to complex depending on skill level) method the student will understand what is needed in order to draw successfully. Drawing techniques will be from a traditional approach.
Depending on drawing skill level, the program will include still-lives, animals, landscape, portraiture and master studies (copying from the masters). In the process, we will examine a variety of medias and techniques of drawing such as charcoal, graphite and oil pastels/conte crayons.
Materials: are extremely important. Students will be taught not only what to use, but also how to use it and take care of the materials.
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Oil Pastels
(about 7 weeks)
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Watercolor
(about 7 weeks)
Painting is like drawing with a brush; therefore drawing skills are continuously stressed. However, the subject matter should become more 3-dimensional. Students will learn the basic techniques of painting with a brush, brush manipulation, and care. Students will also learn the use of watercolor terms such as dry brush, wash, and glazing. |
Acrylic Painting
(about 8 weeks)
Students will learn application and manipulation of materials. The binder in acrylic paint is a plastic synthetic. Therefore, acrylics dry quickly and are water soluble.
Students will also learn:
- Brushes and paint care.
- Arrangement of color in the color palette
- Mixing specific hues.
- Paint application, brush techniques and clean-up.
Program will include:
- Still life
- Animals
- Landscapes
- Master Studies.
Impasto = paint apply thick
Morbidezza ( Italian delicate) = an extreme delicacy and softness of coloring in painting.
Advanced students at this stage will be able to choose or create their own subject matter. However using their knowledge of the great masters composition and symbolism in their paintings. |
