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Art Program

At SMS we offer multiple art programs as electives that students have the option of choosing from throughout the year. Below are a description of the different classes.

Beginner Art:

In Beginner Art, students will use a variety of medias including; Paint mediums, Drawing mediums, Collage mediums and many others. All students will have the opportunity to improve their drawing abilities; including drawing subjects realistically, in proportion as well as learning to shade and blend. This class will focus on understanding the elements and principles of design. As an introductory class, all projects will be built around the idea of developing students skills and understanding of the art making process. Students will learn about color theory and how it is used in art and advertising, develop their skills with tempera and watercolor pain, and learn about art history and art appreciation.

Advanced Art:

In Advanced Art, students will be in a continuation of the Beginning Art class. Students in this class need to have already taken Beginner Art as this class will be a continuation of developing students skills and will increase their understanding of the art making process. In this class students will focus on learning to mix colors and color matching, developing your skills with Acrylic and water color paint mediums, further develop drawing skills, and learn more about art history.

Digital Art and Design:

Students in Digital Photography learn the basics of using a digital camera and imaging software. Students will have the chance  to build on the knowledge and skills they already have, to take better more purposeful photographs. This class will ask students to think more about what makes a good photo good and how they can have the same success in their own photography. This class will focus on understanding the elements and principles of design. As an introductory class, all photo projects will be built around the idea of developing skills and helping students gain an understanding of the photo taking process.
 

If you have any questions about any of these courses or the Art program in general, please reach out to Mrs. Oster through email: aoster@scappoose.k12.or.us.