Honors Painting

Honors painting is a space for inquiry-based learning where
students focus on research, themes, and specific mediums in
order to experience depth with painting techniques. In this course
we cover techniques of painting but also have space for students
to develop their own artist voice and social identity through the
work that they independently create. With this course centered
around depth, students will be able to dive deeper into analyzing
the artists they are inspired by – whether it be the artist’s style
or identity. Students are expected to create a series of paintings
centered around a written statement. This statement will be
guided by research of a chosen artist model and or art movement.
Students also have the option of mastering one painting medium
in this series of works. The course includes in depth color theory,
light and shadow, emphasis on the human figure, concept
art, social commentary, mixed media, and illustrative posters/
typography. This course will prepare those students who are
interested in taking higher level classes like AP Studio Art or IB Art.