Studio Arts Curriculum

Studio Arts at Wasatch Academy aims to provide students with the fundamental skills to explore and practice creativity in a variety of mediums. The fine arts department also supports students interested in further developing their artistry through advanced art courses. Students are encouraged to exceed basic execution of technique and design, enhancing their skill refinement and personal aesthetic evolution.

Courses

  • Students in this course explore the process of visual creativity by focusing on foundational 2D art techniques and the Elements and Principles of Design as they relate to design.

  • Duration: 1 trimester

    Students in this course explore the process of visual creativity by focusing on foundational 2D art techniques and the Elements and Principles of Design as they relate to drawing.

  • Duration: 1 trimester

    Students in this course explore the process of visual creativity by focusing on foundational 2D art techniques and the Elements and Principles of Design as they relate to painting.

  • Duration: 1 trimester

    Intro to 2D Art, History, and Theory is a discussion based class that looks at the contemporary and historical dynamics of the art world.

  • This course emphasizes drawing and painting skills in various media. Students develop their artist styles and voice. Master artworks from all cultures and throughout history are referenced, and students critique peer produced artworks.

  • Duration: 1 trimester

    Introduction to Ceramics focuses on the elements and techniques used in working with clay to make both functional and decorative pieces. Students develop skills in hand-building.

  • Duration: 1 trimester

    Introduction to Ceramics focuses on the elements and techniques used in working with clay to make both functional and decorative pieces. Students develop skills in wheel-thrown pottery.

  • Advanced Ceramics emphasizes aesthetic design and form, as students further improve skills learned in intro ceramics. Students continue to develop individuality and personal expression in their work.

  • Duration: Full year

    Students explore all aspects of the photo making process, including: the basic functions of a camera, darkroom techniques, digital photography, basic photoshop, and alternative processes in photography. An emphasis is placed on composition and design, while utilizing the Elements and Principles of Design.

    *This class is a prerequisite for Photography II

    *This course is suggested for anyone making a college art portfolio.

  • Duration: Full year
    Prerequisite:     Intro to Photography

    Students build on foundational darkroom and digital skills while exploring new techniques such as film, alternative methods, and lighting techniques.

    *Photography 1 is a prerequisite for this class.

  • Duration: Full Year

    The course explores how to pull multiple original print impressions using a variety of print techniques such as: relief, monotype, and intaglio. Students learn how to actively use the elements and principles of design to create dynamic prints on paper.

    *This course is suggested for students who are making a college portfolio.

  • Advanced Portfolio empowers emerging artists to focus on creating a variety of artworks for AP Studio Art and/or college applications.