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​Fine Arts

"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time."
- Thomas Merton


Be introduced to a variety of artistic categories: photography, Photo Editing, Painting, Drawing and Creating
Value with Dry Mediums, Drawing and Creating Value with Wet Mediums, etc. All assignments will be based
on introducing, exploring and developing the elements and principles of art.​

Photography
This is a collaboratively designed course in which students explore basic elements (line, light, composition, pattern and shape, vantage point, texture and depth). Students will use these elements and take ownership in selecting and creating their projects -- based on interests, career paths, or through collaborative means. It is hoped that all students will have a personalized digital online website that serves as a portfolio. This will be used as a communication tool with peers, teachers, and instructors.
It will be expected that in Senior Photography, many off site (field trips) will be created to help foster the development of taking incredible pictures. 
Anime / Manga / Cartoon
Expressing one's thoughts, ideas, emotions, and personal stories through a selection of activities and projects. Students will build a portfolio in which their understanding of basic anime and manga history, leaders in the industry, and further develop an appreciation, for the uniqueness of this art form . Students will have the opportunity to create their own learning through a guided inquiry approach -- allows students the freedom to explore and expand their own personal interests and goals
Drawing & Painting
An introduction to drawing with a focus on a variety of principles: lines, patterning, value (grey scale), depth, proportion, composition, etc. Student will be able to create a wide selection of drawing projects and culminate the unit in a major drawing project of their choice.

Understanding the pros and cons of each of the dry mediums and wet mediums available.
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