Visual Arts Pathway
The Visual Arts Pathway aims to spark student creativity and provide a deeper dive into the processes of art making. Students can experience creative achievement through various mediums in a professional studio atmosphere while refining techniques and skills in creating 2 and 3 Dimensional Media. The Visual Arts Pathway allows advanced students the opportunity to explore expanding media platforms and take the initiative for their own artistic practice.
8 credits in Visual Arts to earn a concentration in Visual Arts
Visual Arts Courses
Level 1: Foundation Level Skills Classes
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Introduction to Visual Arts Studio
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Foundations of Art
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Beginner Photography
Level 2: Intermediate Level Skills Classes
Prerequisite: Foundations of Art
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Graphic Design
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Illustration
Level 3&4: Advanced Study to Explore Individual Artistic Practice
Prerequisite: Intermediate Level Skills Class
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Business for Professional Artists
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Advanced Studio Art
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Advanced Graphic Design
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Advanced Illustration
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Advanced Photography
Instructional Philsophy
Students will be given the opportunity (and are encouraged to) produce high-quality finished art using their original ideas and a number of various mediums and materials, both traditional and non-traditional. Students are welcome to (and encouraged to) to bring in their own art supplies and artwork they may be working on at home. Finished work is expected and students will be given opportunities to redo work until it meets standards specified throughout the art process in the studio. Studio activities will include sketching, drawing, painting, sculpting, reading, writing, research, note-taking, and problem solving.
Students learn and apply fundamentals of graphic design which include logo design, brochure design, ad design, campaign development, brochures, scenery design, various media projects (web design and image editing, album design, pattern design, t-shirts, and informational graphics), basic software knowledge (such as Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop), and marketing, organization, management, communication,
ethics and hard work.
Course Overview & Goals
Students learn, practice and apply art skills through several exercises that will expand their drawing skills, improve their painting and sculpting skills and develop new 2D and 3D art skills,increase their knowledge of color theory, and explore various art eras, genres and artists. Students will have the opportunity to participate in community art shows, curated specifically for Maine Arts Academy students as well as art shows in collaboration with professional artists and art establishments.
Students will be given challenging real world projects and assignments typical of the graphic design industry. High quality work is expected and students will be given opportunities to redo work until it meets standards specified during instruction.
