Visual Arts

A Summarized Objective for the Visual Arts

 Pusch Ridge Christian Academy

 Elmer Yazzie,

Art Educator and Artist

 

Creator God calls the art student to comprehend what it means to be chosen, inspired, have skill and have understanding.  What an honor it is to be chosen by God to create visual Biblical truth statements.  What an honor it is to be inspired by God’s spirit so that our visual statements result in uniqueness.  What an honor it is to strengthen our physical skill through artistic activity.  What an honor it is to know how to explain what we have produced in our art work.

 Here at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, the visual arts seek to honor God through knowing who God is as Artist, who man is as artist, and how Christ exemplifies artistic living. 

We believe that we are ordained by God to create, not copy; to “sing a new song unto the Lord” through the art work we produce.  It is important to seek the Father’s mind through the Spirit.  

Middle School Art

This semester course allows for 7th and 8th grade students to experience a variety of studio art media and subject matter. Two and three dimensional projects are produced as individuals and groups. Themes respond to the season of the school year. Design composition knowledge is emphasized and aesthetic value of major works is a commitment. Student art projects will be exhibited in a variety of places throughout the semester.

Drawing

This semester course allows for high school students to experience both dry and wet drawing media. A variety of surfaces will be drawn on and the size of the drawings will vary greatly. Subject matter will begin with basic form and perspective and will lead to intricate drawing styles and techniques. Student art projects will be exhibited in a variety of places throughout the semester.

Pottery

This semester course allows for high school students to experience pinch, coil, slab and wheel pot techniques. From grinding the clay into dust to the final firing of the clay project, students will experience a full story of the clay. Low fire clay and glazes will be used in their projects. Students will learn what the Bible teaches about clay and life. Student art projects will be exhibited in a variety of places throughout the semester.

Beginning Painting

This semester course allows for high school students to experience a variety of water-based paints and painting techniques. Students will also be able to paint on creative surfaces and use many application techniques. Student art projects will be exhibited in a variety of places throughout the semester.

Advanced Painting

This course is the only studio art course that extends throughout both semesters. It is for high school students who have taken Beginning Painting and who seek to strengthen their commitment to painting. Exploration of painting experiences can be wide open to these students. The first semester continues to strengthen their work on paper and canvas. Building the frame and stretching the canvas is critical to the 2nd quarter.  The third quarter is their major painting project. The total square feet for the 3rd quarter painting is fifteen.  The final quarter is focused on preparing a portfolio and preparing works for various art shows. Student art projects will be exhibited in a variety of places throughout the semester.

 

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