Introduction

2D Art: Portfolio Information

“The principle goal of education is to create men who are capable of doing new things, not simply of repeating what other generations have done - men who are creative, inventive and discoverers”

Jean Piaget (Swiss psychologist and pioneer in the study of child intelligence, 1896-1980)

Two-Dimensional Art: Portfolio* - is the third level (and most advanced level available to Fifth Form students) in the sequence of drawing and painting based art courses. This course focuses on using the art elements and design principles stressed in lower level courses and developing the skills needed to communicate effectively and passionately. Students will learn to coordinate subject matter, color theory and two-dimensional design to support an overall concept. New artists’ materials including oil paints and gouache will be introduced. Students will begin building a portfolio of high caliber works covering a range of art concepts suitable for college applications, outside exhibitions and competitions and will begin developing a possible theme to serve as the core of future work in the “2-D Art, Senior Thesis” course. Students will document their finished works and the process of creating them using web sites and blogs. Prerequisite: successful completion of one or more year-long art courses and approval of the instructor. “2-D Art: Portfolio*” is intended for the most dedicated students, as successful course work is the result of enthusiasm, focus, and a significant investment of time and work. 

*Honors Level Visual Art: means you must be willing to dedicate as much time outside of class for your artwork as you do for other honors level course work. With our goal of producing “portfolio quality” artwork that demonstrates you range and depth of skills in the visual arts, class time is not enough. Look at your schedule, figure out where you will schedule extra time in the studio and begin using it regularly. We will work to produce the quantity and quality of artwork sufficient to make an impressive portfolio and to have work ready for the many yearly exhibitions and competitions in which we participate. Your actual artwork is the primary means by which we demonstrate your work in the course. Invest time, energy and thought in all of your work, success (and grades) follow.