Art TeacherEmily Rapposelli
Matthew Bell Laura Zellmer |
Courses TaughtArt 1, Art 2, Art 3 3D Design, Art 4 HonorsAP Art
Art 1, Art 2 Art 1, Art 3 2D Design |
RoomE-108
E-107 E-110 |
Program Structure
Available courses:
- Advanced Placement® Studio Arts (APSA)
- Art 4 Honors
- Art III 3D Design
- Art III 2D Design
- Art II
- Art I
Suggested course sequence:
- 9th grade: Art I
- 10th grade: Art II
- 11th grade: Art III 2D Design or Art III 3D Design
- 12th grade: Art IV (first semester) and AP® Studio Art (second semester)
Advanced Placement (A.P.) Studio Art
Prerequisites: Art IV first semester and teacher approval
This is an advanced course for serious art students who are considering pursuing art after high school. Students will develop a portfolio of at least 24 works of art. The portfolio includes works that show quality craftsmanship, a variety of concepts and a personal study. Students choose either a Drawing portfolio, a 2-D Design portfolio or a 3-D Design portfolio. Each student will choose their own personal study based on their own interests and mediums. Students are expected to have the ability to work independantly and the ability to produce work outside of class time. Students are required to maintain an online portfolio of their work and present influential artists to the class in an online school blog community.
This is an advanced course for serious art students who are considering pursuing art after high school. Students will develop a portfolio of at least 24 works of art. The portfolio includes works that show quality craftsmanship, a variety of concepts and a personal study. Students choose either a Drawing portfolio, a 2-D Design portfolio or a 3-D Design portfolio. Each student will choose their own personal study based on their own interests and mediums. Students are expected to have the ability to work independantly and the ability to produce work outside of class time. Students are required to maintain an online portfolio of their work and present influential artists to the class in an online school blog community.
Art 4 Honors
Prerequisite: Art III (2D or 3D) and teacher approval
This is an advanced level course designed for students with a serious interest in the arts. This class emphasizes personal voice and expression in student artwork as well as technique. Student may take this class as the first half of AP Art or may take it on its own, although taking it as part of AP Art is encouraged.
This is an advanced level course designed for students with a serious interest in the arts. This class emphasizes personal voice and expression in student artwork as well as technique. Student may take this class as the first half of AP Art or may take it on its own, although taking it as part of AP Art is encouraged.
Art 3 3D Design
Prerequisite: Art II and teacher approval
A comprehensive exploration of the elements and principles as they relate to sculptural tools, techniques, and design problems.
Problems may include ceramics, sculpture, fiber arts, paper mache, carving, jewelry & metals, bookmaking, and recycled sculpture. Students investigate different materials and concepts that relate to creating engaging forms in space. Students learn how to use small power tools safely and appropriately. Students are expected to provide materials related to their own personal expressions.
A comprehensive exploration of the elements and principles as they relate to sculptural tools, techniques, and design problems.
Problems may include ceramics, sculpture, fiber arts, paper mache, carving, jewelry & metals, bookmaking, and recycled sculpture. Students investigate different materials and concepts that relate to creating engaging forms in space. Students learn how to use small power tools safely and appropriately. Students are expected to provide materials related to their own personal expressions.
Art 3 2D Design
Prerequisites: Passed Art 1 with a grade of B or better or teacher approval
A comprehensive exploration of the elements and principles as they relate to the two-dimensional surface.
Problems may include advanced studies in printmaking, painting, drawing, collage, and ink techniques. Students will investigate how different materials and ideas can work together on a flat surface. Students may be expected to provide certain materials needed for individualized projects.
A comprehensive exploration of the elements and principles as they relate to the two-dimensional surface.
Problems may include advanced studies in printmaking, painting, drawing, collage, and ink techniques. Students will investigate how different materials and ideas can work together on a flat surface. Students may be expected to provide certain materials needed for individualized projects.
Art 2
Prerequisites: Passed Art 1 with a grade of B or better or teacher approval
This class builds upon the basic skills learned in Art 1. The student will continue to explore a variety of materials and processes while applying their knowledge of the elements and principles of design. Students will explore different means of personal expression as well as influential artists.
This class builds upon the basic skills learned in Art 1. The student will continue to explore a variety of materials and processes while applying their knowledge of the elements and principles of design. Students will explore different means of personal expression as well as influential artists.
Art 1
Prerequisites: Passed Art in 7th and 8th grade with a grade of C or better.
This is a foundation level course that will build upon prior artistic experiences. The student will explore a variety of materials and processes. Processes will include drawing, painting, ceramics, collage, sculpture, printmaking, and more.
The elements of art will be explored in the context of popular movements and highly influential artists. Students are required to maintain a sketchbook that includes journal writings, preliminary work and illustrated responses to weekly instructor prompts.
This is a foundation level course that will build upon prior artistic experiences. The student will explore a variety of materials and processes. Processes will include drawing, painting, ceramics, collage, sculpture, printmaking, and more.
The elements of art will be explored in the context of popular movements and highly influential artists. Students are required to maintain a sketchbook that includes journal writings, preliminary work and illustrated responses to weekly instructor prompts.
