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 June 17-July 12
GRADES 6-9
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
               ART AND DESIGN
DIGITAL ART AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
Entering Grades 6-9 – Students in this class will learn
to create dynamic digital drawings and illustrations as well as logos, eye-catching web banners and special effects using new design software. Students will use Shape Builder, blending and 3D conversion tools to convert photos into vector images, make animated GIFs and more. Creative and critical thinking exercises will help inspire originality. Students should bring a USB flash drive for saving work.
DIGITAL COMICS AND CARTOONING
Entering Grades 6-9 – This class will explore the secrets of digital magic, as students learn about creating cartoons and comics in a variety of visual styles including manga and enhanced photorealism. Students will analyze content and narrative devices such as flashbacks and foreshadowing, and explore the cultural and historical aspects of cartooning. They also will learn to apply key art and design principles that will make their work shine. Students will be provided with a USB flash drive for saving work.
DRAWING AND PAINTING STUDIO
Entering Grades 6-9 – In a focused studio atmosphere, students will learn and practice classical and contemporary drawing and painting techniques. Students will strengthen observational and creative thinking, sharpen rendering skills and gain confidence in their artistic abilities. Lessons will include multi-point perspective, depicting shadow and light sources as well as creating dynamic compositions.
PAINTING AND PRINTMAKING
Entering Grades 6-9 – This new class will cover a variety of painting techniques and printmaking methods, with an emphasis on enhancing creativity and building artistic confidence. Students will learn and practice acrylic and watercolor painting, as well as silk-screen, linoleum-cut and wood-block prints. Students will be encouraged to develop a personal style as they sharpen their problem- solving and communication skills.
SCULPTURE AND CERAMICS
Entering Grades 6-9 – Students in this class will create original sculptures and ceramic artwork in a focused studio environment. They will learn and practice different clay and sculpture techniques, while strengthening observational, analytical and creative thinking skills. Students also will view works by notable sculptors from around the world and design their own masterpieces. Ceramic projects will be glazed and fired.
  Art and Design courses are offered in partnership with the Euphrat Museum of Art
at De Anza College.
deanza.edu/euphrat
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