Advanced Art Curriculum
Identity is formed through many different and intertwining experiences. As a year long theme, Identity is the main focus in the exploration of art, artists, art history, culture, media, techniques, and technologies.
Student Self Portrait - 2003
Characteristics of the learner and the course:
As a year long curriculum for an Advanced Art High School class, each quarter addresses another element of what shapes our identity. Each quarter builds on the previous and is all brought together in the final quarter. The student in an Advanced Art class will have had at least 2 years of High School art. In those years they have been exposed to a variety of artists, media, techniques, vocabulary and processes. While students have had exposure they are still developing their skill. In the advanced art class, yearly curriculum is based on a theme. This theme allows students to make connections between art, academics and their personal world.
As a year long curriculum for an Advanced Art High School class, each quarter addresses another element of what shapes our identity. Each quarter builds on the previous and is all brought together in the final quarter. The student in an Advanced Art class will have had at least 2 years of High School art. In those years they have been exposed to a variety of artists, media, techniques, vocabulary and processes. While students have had exposure they are still developing their skill. In the advanced art class, yearly curriculum is based on a theme. This theme allows students to make connections between art, academics and their personal world.
“A person without imagination is like a teabag without hot water" - Art by PHS Student
"Art Starters" The purpose of Art Starters is to instigate meaningful dialogue about artistic and social issues, build interpretation, composition and creative problem solving skills, develop a personal artistic voice and allow students to develop concepts for further artistic investigation. Art starters are quotes presented at the beginning of each class. Students then choose 1 quote each week to create a page in their art journal illustrating their interpretation of the quote's meaning. Some students take the literal rout while others will push the limits to make connections that may surprise you.
Click here to view the list of this year's Art Starters.
Click here to view the list of this year's Art Starters.
A Window Into My World by PHS Student Mariah C. 2013
Identity
High School students are on a constant journey of self discovery. The Art class is a safe place for exploration of personal, cultural, and social issues. "A Window Into My World" is a project that allows students to illustrate what is important in their lives. Use the links below to explore the elements of a curriculum based on identity.
High School students are on a constant journey of self discovery. The Art class is a safe place for exploration of personal, cultural, and social issues. "A Window Into My World" is a project that allows students to illustrate what is important in their lives. Use the links below to explore the elements of a curriculum based on identity.
