Preparing+Students+for+High+School+Art+Classes

** Our students come to us from over 40 different schools! Consequently, their instruction in Art varies greatly. **
Therefore in order for a class to function successfully, we design our classes to ensure everyone receives a strong foundation of information, through both academic and hands-on instruction.

Students are presented with historical reference for different processes. Information is presented regarding the work of recognized masters (past and contemporary) as a source of visual examples for inspiration. Additionally, students are presented with relevent vocabulary associated with each medium studied in order to facilitate intelligent verbal exchange.

Students are encouraged to participate in discussions and critiques. They expected to do research to gather additional information. Students are guided through the process of designing work that is personal to themselves and thoughtful in its creation. They are also expected to show progress in skill and craftsmanship.

We base a lot of our instruction on the Elements and Principles of Design. Having a good understanding of what makes good art, and being able to make informed decisions about how they design gives them more control over the outcome.

** We're going to **__ begin __** building a list here: **

 * the color wheel
 * how to read a ruler
 * some exposure to the Elements & Principles of Design