MR. WIRTH ART CLASSES
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CERAMICS 1 and 2
Ceramics 1, is an introduction to the beginning processes of wheel throwing and hand-built construction techniques, design, and aesthetics. It is also an introduction to the creative development of clay objects examining cultural, historical, and personal modes of expression. Demonstrations and slide presentations are given for assignments along with handouts to assist in illustrating techniques and processes. Students will be introduced to various ceramic aesthetics in contemporary, social, and historical contexts.
Ceramics 2 dives into wheel work and larger more complicated hand building forms and surface treatments.
PHOTO
Photography is many things to many people. The purpose of this course is to provide you with an introduction to the use of photography as an art medium. In the hands of the artist a camera is a powerful tool for communicating ideas and sharing observations. The first part of the course will be spent learning camera controls and darkroom processes. No prior knowledge of the camera or darkroom is expected. Plan and organize your time wisely.due
JEWELRY 1 and 2
Jewelry I is an introduction to the beginning processes of jewelry and metal smithing techniques, design, and aesthetics. The class is also an introduction to the creative development of wearable objects. Demonstrations, slide presentations, and historical references are given for assignments along with handouts to assist in illustrating techniques and processes. Students will create a variety of wearable metal objects. Students are required to demonstrate independent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You will be expected to follow lab safety policies regarding tools and torches.
Jewelry 2 connects with more complicated torch work, cutting, and casting.
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FOUNDATIONS OF ART
Foundations of Art is the art class focused on using the elements and principles of design as they are applied to many art disciplines. Students will recognize the arts as a form of visual communication. Student activities will include basic color theory, three-dimensional projects, drawing and painting projects and the initial development of a portfolio.
Students will use the sketchbook as a tool for demonstrating experimentation, thoughtful ideas, journaling, drawing and note taking. As a “survey” course, this class will enable the student to make informed choices in selecting additional courses for their continued study.
Sculpture
Visual art can be a lifelong enrichment and make the world beautiful in many ways, but art is not just surface decoration. Within every wonderful piece of artwork is someones personal story, struggle, rapture, political justice, voice in the world, explanation of their surroundings, definition of something they want to explain, and many more messages that can only be told visually. How the artist visually communicates is unique to each individual and is an important language to learn.
“I believe everyone can do art, you start at where you are. Just have growth in my class." - Mr. Wirth