Visual Art in The Grammar
School
The Grammar School
art program is a qualitative, disciplined art experience designed
for grades one through five. The essence of the program consists of
systematic instruction
that presents art lessons based on the
sequential introduction of the elements and principles of art as
taught through the visual examples of famous artists and the
students' application of these elements and principles. In a
controlled, creative environment the students will produce
paintings, collages, drawings, papier mache', etc. They will be
exposed to various art techniques, aesthetic appreciation, and some
art history.
An added delightful
feature of the art curriculum is the by-product of self-worth. A
student's art project is his/her own creation and should not be
compared to another student's work. Students will be encouraged to
understand that with God's help, commitment to a task, a little
instruction, a disciplined yet fun classroom, and a joyful positive
attitude they will enjoy expressing themselves through art.
Visual Art in The Logic &
Rhetoric Schools
Logic School art
students study the formation of culture through history beginning in
early times with primitive art and continuing through the Renaissance. Through the study and making of artwork inspired by
mankind throughout history, students will create their own art based
on our Christian faith. Because culture, including the arts, of a
people represents that people’s belief system, students will have an
opportunity to develop a Christian world view of visual art.
An organized
approach to art history, art appreciation and art production allows
students to study important artists and their art, gain a better
understanding of the work of art, and articulate through their own
art, their Christian faith.
Rhetoric School
art students who elect to further their knowledge of the visual arts
have an opportunity for more in-depth study of techniques and
media. Beginning with drawing, students work within a disciplined
setting of repeated practice in drawing techniques working with
graphite, pen and ink, and color pencil. Further study includes
watercolor, pastel, printmaking, sculpture, and painting. In each
area students will explore the medium and learn techniques as they
create original artworks. Included in this class is the study of
art history and art appreciation that increases each student’s art
literacy. Participation in the assessment process allows for the
practice of art criticism. Each student will receive individualized
instruction, work at their level of ability and be encouraged to try
ideas outside their comfort zone as they create their own artworks.
All visual art
students are challenged to search their minds and hearts for
inspiration as they work in a variety of two- and three-dimensional
media. Through further study of visual art and the creation of
their own original art works, students increase their understanding
of their God-given abilities.
Christmas
Cards 2007
Providence sends out Christmas cards with artwork from various
students involved in our visual art program. This year, we
chose 3 different students' work to be featured on the cards.
Congratulations to these students for having their original art work
chosen as the designs for the 2007 Providence Christian School
Christmas cards.
