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The Art Department

Art Appreciation
This class will study various topics in art history and the trends of different time periods.  Students will learn basics of drawing which include the study of line, form, space, composition, and value.  Students will also learn to use various mediums such as pen and ink, color pencil, pastels, and watercolor.  The subject matter will include still life arrangements and other matter.

Art I
A beginning course designed to explore a variety of art projects and media.  Major emphasis will be on drawing and design concepts.  A semester project will be required as a semester exam.  A sketch is due each week.

Art Portfolio Prep
This class is designed strictly for those students in grades 11 and 12 who are interested in the art field as a career.   The class will emphasize skills necessary for the development of a portfolio used in applying for art programs in college and scholarships.  Students will also prepare artwork for mounting and assist in display work.   This course will also emphasize presentation skills, scholarship application, and improvement of existing art skills.

3-D Art I & II
This class is designed to let each student develop skills with clay, including problems in ceramic design and construction.  This will include glaze preparation, clay body preparation, and kiln firing and techniques.  Students will be using various materials other than clay to develop and learn various 3-D concepts.  Students will also learn to develop their own individual style through the study of the history of pottery and ceramics.


   St. Teresa High School
   2710 North Water Street
   Decatur, Illinois 62526

Phone: 217-875-2431   
Fax: 217-875-2436   
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