Fine Art
Grade 10 - 11th
Drawing / Painting / Water Color / Pencil Technique / Color Pencil Technique / Portrait / Figure Drawing / Sculpture / Illustration
In Fine Art courses, students will sharpen their skills in the usage of different materials, tools, and techniques to create visual arts and practice creative thinking and concept building while making extensive studio projects.
Drawing
Students begin this class by practicing fundamental rendering techniques, then move on to developing strategies to combine diverse media, modes of representation, and elements of design to express individual content. Research and invention are encouraged. The curriculum culminates in the completion of a series of drawings that display formal and conceptual maturity.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR 10-11th Grade
• In-Person Class / 4hour long class
• One class Per week / 7 weeks (1 session)
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Painting
Students begin this class by practicing fundamental painting techniques to describe the nature of light and form in the physical world, and then progress to express individual content. The curriculum culminates in the completion of a series of paintings that display formal and conceptual maturity.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR 10-11th Grade
• In-Person Class / 4hour long class
• One class Per week / 7 weeks (1 session)
Schedule & Register
Watercolor
A course in the use of watercolor to describe volume, light, and texture. Watercolor is also explored as a medium to be combined with drawing media. This is a foundation course.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR 10-11th Grade
• In-Person Class / 4hour long class
• One class Per week / 7 weeks (1 session)
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Pencil Technique
This class is aimed towards students who have completed the Basic Drawing Foundation course or for students who have acquired the foundation skills of drawing. This class consists of seven classes for three hours each. Students will learn in detail the process of creating tone, volume, and texture using a pencil, which is a basic material for drawing. Each section is composed to experience from a simple drawing to that which requires more technique. Video tutorials, which are easy to follow, are provided for students who wish to further develop and improve their skills. This class is recommended for students who wish to prepare for an art portfolio or art competition after having completed Basic Drawing at Ashcan Studio of Art.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR 10-11th Grade
• In-Person Class / 4hour long class
• One class Per week / 7 weeks (1 session)
Schedule & Register
Color Pencil Technique
This class is aimed towards students who wish to improve their overall understanding of colored pencils and techniques. This class consists of seven classes for three hours each. It is intended for students who have completed the Basic Foundation courses at Ashcan Studio of Art and anticipate preparing for an art portfolio or art competition. From basic skills to intermediate and advanced techniques, this course is designed to provide ample experience in a short amount of time. Video tutorials, which are easy to follow, are provided for students who wish to further develop and improve their skills. This class is recommended for students who have completed Basic Drawing and have a basic understanding of pencils.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR 10-11th Grade
• In-Person Class / 4hour long class
• One class Per week / 7 weeks (1 session)
Schedule & Register
Pastel Technique
This class is aimed towards students who wish to improve their overall understanding of colored pencils and techniques. This class consists of seven classes for three hours each. It is intended for students who have completed the Basic Foundation courses at Ashcan Studio of Art and anticipate preparing for an art portfolio or art competition. From basic skills to intermediate and advanced techniques, this course is designed to provide ample experience in a short amount of time. Video tutorials, which are easy to follow, are provided for students who wish to further develop and improve their skills. This class is recommended for students who have completed Basic Drawing and have a basic understanding of pencils.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR 10-11th Grade
• In-Person Class / 4hour long class
• One class Per week / 7 weeks (1 session)
Schedule & Register
Oil Pastel Technique
This class immerses students in the core principles of oil pastel techniques. Each section delves into fundamental skills, establishing a robust foundation in the basics of oil pastel application, blending, layering, and texture creation. Through a range of succinct projects, students will put into practice the techniques they have acquired, encouraging experiential learning and artistic development.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR 10-11th Grade
• In-Person Class / 4hour long class
• One class Per week / 7 weeks (1 session)
Schedule & Register
Portrait I - Drawing
Portrait I course covers comprehensive methods for developing a successful portrait. Students will gain a better understanding of a face proportion, head structure, and construction of each facial feature, and will learn how to utilize this knowledge to construct an accurate drawing. Students will also learn about the application of different lighting, angle, and perspective through demonstration, practice, and projects.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR 10-11th Grade
• In-Person Class / 4hour long class
• One class Per week / 7 weeks (1 session)
Schedule & Register
Portrait II - Painting
Portrait II course will guide students through the process of color portrait production. In this course, students will be introduced to how to mix colors for different shades of skin tones and build textures in portrait painting. Students will learn how to discover ways to represent a subject’s identity through content, color, and texture, by creating portrait paintings in different skin colors, facial structures, and styles.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR 10-11th Grade
• In-Person Class / 4hour long class
• One class Per week / 7 weeks (1 session)
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Advance Course
This is an advanced-level art course designed for experienced students, offering an opportunity to enhance their skills across a range of mediums and subjects. The course employs a project-based approach, providing step-by-step instructions and individualized support from expert instructors. It aims to empower students to create compelling and meaningful artworks, overcome artistic challenges, and refine their techniques. Ashcan Art's advanced program presents an opportunity for personal and artistic growth, encouraging students to push the boundaries of their creativity and achieve their artistic goals.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR 10-11th Grade
• In-Person Class / 4hour long class
• One class Per week / 7 weeks (1 session)
Schedule & Register
Figure Drawing
In this course, students will develop their skills in figure drawing, focusing on capturing the human form from direct observation. Through a variety of exercises and projects, students will explore the fundamentals of gestural drawing, mark making, and proportion, with an emphasis on depicting dynamic poses and the anatomy of the human figure. This course is designed to build a strong foundation for creating compelling and accurate figure drawings, which is the best way to improve your artistic skills and essential for portfolio development.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR 10-11th Grade
• In-Person Class / 4hour long class
• One class Per week / 7 weeks (1 session)
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Sculpture
In this course, students will learn how to sculpt a bust with clay, make a plaster mold, and cast a plaster bust from the mold. Amature will be provided for students to build the bust with accurate proportions and the anatomy of a head using foundational sculpting techniques and tool usage. By casting the sculpture with plaster, students will gain a better understanding of how the materials behave and become familiar with the details of the process.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR 10-11th Grade
• In-Person Class / 4hour long class
• One class Per week / 7 weeks (1 session)
Schedule & Register
Illustration
Students will create a traditional or digital illustration with narrative elements and learn how to use the art for storytelling in different formats.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR 10-11th Grade
• In-Person Class / 4hour long class
• One class Per week / 7 weeks (1 session)