Art and Careers 11 Point Grey Secondary School - Room 309 Teacher: Ms. Heather Dodge Email: hdodge@vsb.bc.ca Art and Careers 11 is a senior studio arts course designed for students considering post-secondary studies in visual arts fields. The course is made up of three components: art creation and the development of a portfolio, research into programs, and art viewing and critique. Art Creation and Portfolio Development Most art schools require a portfolio of a student’s work submitted by February of the student’s grade 12 year. Projects in the course will focus on the development of a strong and varied portfolio to showcase each student’s skills and interests. Part of portfolio development includes learning independent studio practice skills in anticipation of the rigours of art school. Research into Post-Secondary Programs in the Visual Arts Students will research local, national, and international art programs. They will research types of programs available, admission requirements, portfolio requirements, and funding that might be available to them. We will visit local art schools whenever possible, and schools will come to the school to give presentations. Art Viewing and Critique Students will visit galleries and other art exhibits throughout the year, studying and applying viewing and critiquing skills. Students will be required to talk and write about their own work, and the work of other artists. Required Materials Students are required to use a sketchbook in class. Sketchbooks should be approximately 9X12” with a quality binding or coil. They are available at any art or office supply store. The example on the left is available at Opus Art Supplies for about $10, but any similar sketchbook will work. Art Careers 11 students do not need to buy a new sketchbook for class, but can continue in their current sketchbook. Students may use art room supplies for all of their projects. Senior students will benefit from having their own kit of supplies they like, such as:
Art and Careers 11 Point Grey Secondary School - Room 309 Teacher: Ms. Heather Dodge Email: hdodge@vsb.bc.ca Art and Careers 11 is a senior studio arts course designed for students considering post-secondary studies in visual arts fields. The course is made up of three components: art creation and the development of a portfolio, research into programs, and art viewing and critique. Art Creation and Portfolio Development Most art schools require a portfolio of a student’s work submitted by February of the student’s grade 12 year. Projects in the course will focus on the development of a strong and varied portfolio to showcase each student’s skills and interests. Part of portfolio development includes learning independent studio practice skills in anticipation of the rigours of art school. Research into Post-Secondary Programs in the Visual Arts Students will research local, national, and international art programs. They will research types of programs available, admission requirements, portfolio requirements, and funding that might be available to them. We will visit local art schools whenever possible, and schools will come to the school to give presentations. Art Viewing and Critique Students will visit galleries and other art exhibits throughout the year, studying and applying viewing and critiquing skills. Students will be required to talk and write about their own work, and the work of other artists. Required Materials Students are required to use a sketchbook in class. Sketchbooks should be approximately 9X12” with a quality binding or coil. They are available at any art or office supply store. The example on the left is available at Opus Art Supplies for about $10, but any similar sketchbook will work. Art Careers 11 students do not need to buy a new sketchbook for class, but can continue in their current sketchbook. Students may use art room supplies for all of their projects. Senior students will benefit from having their own kit of supplies they like, such as:
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