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”
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.
