Lisa Beynon
Art Teacher
Student Artwork
Intro to Art
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Digital Photo
Introduction to Art
Introduction to art fundamentals
A beginning level year long Art class which directs students in the processes and techniques basic to visual arts. Drawing, printmaking, ceramics, commercial art, design, sculpture and painting are introduced.The student will develop an art vocabulary, awareness of art careers and a variety of art skills.
Drawing and Painting
Drawing is a semester long course designed to give students more training and experience in the fields of drawing and design. Subjects and surfaces will vary with each assignment, including life drawing work, commercial art, and abstract art. Materials such as pencil, ink, charcoal and pastels will be explored.
Painting is a semester long course is an introduction to the media and the techniques of painting. The emphasis is on paint handling techniques and color theory. A variety of compositional approaches will allow students to discover different styles. Watercolor, tempera and acrylic paints, and oil pastels will be used.
Scuplture/ 3-D Studio and Digital Photography
Sculpture/ 3-D Studio is a semester long course provides students with the skill of designing relief sculpture and sculpture in the round. Students investigate and learn to work with the qualities of materials such as paper, plaster, clay, wood, and found objects.
Digital Photography class for serious artists. Students will learn the fundamentals of taking a photo, portraits, self-portraits, fine art photos, black and white photography, and photo journalism. Students are required to have their own digital camera, folder or binder, e-mail address & flash drive.
Independent Art
Independent Art
This year long class is geared toward the serious art student. The student must be able to work independently to come up with and create their own art ideas, and expand upon methods previously learned. Those considering a career in art will work on developing a portfolio. All students must keep a sketchbook outside of class. All students must complete a sketch book over the summer before beginning the independent art class, and show the teacher before class begins. May be repeated. Juniors and Seniors ONLY.