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STUDIO IN ART
Learn the basics! This is where you earn that New York State Arts credit for graduation - and the prerequisite to take any upper level art class, Studio in art is Grand Island High Schools into level class. And will get you in a creative state of mind.
STUDIO IN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPY
Shoot it digitally and put it onto the computer. You will learn to manipulate your photos like a pro in the Adobe Photoshop using Grand Island High School’s Mac Lab. This course will teach you all the basic of photography so you can get the best shot every time!
STUDIO IN DRAWING AND PAINTING
Draw it realistic. Sketch it with expression. Paint it abstractly. Color your feelings. Scribble like it’s your job. In this exciting cl ass you will draw with a variety of materials and paint on different surfaces. Drawing is the basis of most art ... and painting? Well life should be colorful!
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STUDIO IN ADVERTISING DESIGN
Think it up. Jot it down. Doodle on paper. Refine your idea. Draw, color and add type. Pull it together on the computer. You'll be working like a professional designer in an advertising agency, learning to turn your art skills into a hot design career! Learn how to make designs that sell ideas and products
STUDIO IN CERAMICS
Learn to look at mud in a whole new way! Pinch clay. Coil clay. Spin clay. Slump clay over things. Roll clay into slabs. You will be surprised at all of the beautiful and functional pieces of pottery you can make with the most basic material right from mother earth. Add some glaze and you'll make ceramic art that your friends and family will love!
STUDIO IN FASHION DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION
Fashion, style, fabric! Looking for a way to show your creative side through fashion design? This is the course for you! Designing, illustrating, and creating stylish looks is what this course is all about.
STUDIO IN TEXTILES
Weave on a variety of looms. Print your own fabric. Construct a quilt. Coil a bowl that is made of fibers. Turn yarns and strings into wearable art. This course will teach you to work like a textile artist using both manmade and natural fibers to make more than just cloth ... you'll make art!
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STUDIO IN FILM AND ANIMATION
Lights, Camera, Action! Watching movies is just this start for this course. You will learn the process and basics for film making. Shooting, editing and showing your films is what this course is all about, so go on be the next Spielberg!
STUDIO IN SCULPTURE
Chisel some stone. Model some clay. Carve plaster, glue and fold paper, saw wood, if you can name it, you can sculpt it! Develop your skills in the third dimension using both carving and modeling tools to make works of art that you can hold and feel. This class is for students who want to get their hands dirty!
STUDIO IN CREATIVE CRAFTS
Whether you pin-it for later or create is now this half year course will get you in touch with your crafty side. This low-pressure course is designed to expose students to a stress-free environment where they can let their creative side shine.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART
You've taken your intro classes, drawing and painting and at least 2 other studio courses - and you still want more. How about some college level art making? In AP Art you will pull all of your years of art experiences together and produce a portfolio that is graded by the College Board.