Home  
CCAD GoMail
Employee Email
IQ Web

Saturday Morning Art Classes:

Course Summary: Grades Sixth through Ninth

All classes meet for 10-weeks; students sign up in one class per term. Please contact 614.222.3248 with questions.

Sixth grade

Design

Design concentrates on the two-dimensional elements of art such as the use of color and line, while teaching the processes used by both fine and graphic artists.

Digital Design

Digital design concentrates on the elements of electronic art while teaching the processes used by successful graphic artists. Students will use CCAD’s extensive Macintosh computer imaging facilities to produce successful and creative digital art.

Drawing into Color

Drawing encourages the student to continue to develop observational skills, while using line, shading, and proportions. Color theory and proper usage are explored in the color portion of the class.

back to top

 

Seventh grade

Art & Technology

Emphasizing computers, creativity, and personal vision, this course will change the way students think about computers, art, and photography. Using CCAD's extensive Macintosh computer imaging facilities, students will use digital cameras and Photoshop to create their own art.

Drawing into Color

Drawing encourages the student to continue to develop observational skills, while using line, shading, and proportions. Color theory and proper usage are explored in the color portion of the class.

The Illustrated Comic

Students will practice drawing skills and illustration techniques while developing narrative art, and learn the basic tools and media used by illustrators. The process of creating an illustration from concept to finished piece will be emphasized.

 

Eighth grade

Drawing

Using a variety of media, such as graphite, charcoal, and colored pencils, students will gain an understanding of perspective, proportions of the human figure, relationships between objects, and measured drawing in this course.

Illustration

Students will learn the basic tools and media used by illustrators. The process of creating an illustration from concept to finished piece will be emphasized.

Traditional Animation

Key concepts of traditional drawing animation will be introduced including character design, timing, and movement. At the conclusion of the course, students will have a finished animated piece.

back to top

 

Ninth grade

3D Illustration

Students will learn the basic techniques of modeling to create three-dimensional narrative artwork.

Ceramics

In this hands-on course, students will learn basic skills for throwing, building, and glazing. Through the study of the work of other artists students will gain an understanding of successful ceramic artwork in three-dimensions.

Drawing

Students will learn accurate perspective, proportions of the human figure, measured drawing, the dynamics of relationships between objects, and landscapes. A variety of media will be introduced and used.

 

back to top

Contact the Continuing Education Office by phone at 614.222.3248 or e-mail.