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Courses Offered at Franklin Academy:

Studio in Art

Grades 9-12  Full year - 1 credit

The Art Department’s foundation course designed to meet the graduation requirement. This curriculum offers students a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of Visual Art.  The four areas of study are art production, art history, art criticism and aesthetics. Projects include drawing, printing, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics and crafts in several media.

Upon successful completion of Studio in Art, students with interest and/or aptitude are encouraged to continue to the next sequence.  In either case, a lasting appreciation of the Arts will be fostered.

Creative Crafts I and II

Grades 10-12 1/2 or full year - 1/2 or 1 credit

Focuses on useful works of art, through hands-on experience, projects are designed to develop an overall art awareness.  The student is exposed to the history of art and is expected to illustrate creative, critical thinking skills. Projects include leatherwork, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, basket making, stenciling and metal tooling.  There is a $12 cost per semester.

An artist-in-residence program is utilized: area artist present their work as an instructional and motivational tool for many projects.   Originality of concept and quality of craftsmanship is emphasized in student work.  Recommended for sophomore, junior and seniors who have a strong interest in crafts.

Ceramics

Grades 9-12 1/2 year - 1/2 credit

Prerequisite - Studio in art, crafts or Art History

The history and nature of Ceramics, construction of clay pieces, how to prepare, texture, and shape clay using hand building techniques - pinch, coil and slab - and the potter’s wheel are investigated. As well as, surface design in glazing and firing functional and decorative ceramic ware will be explored. 

Survey of Art

Grades 9-12  1/2 or full year - 1/2 or 1 credit

This course is designed for college bound students and all art majors. Students gain and understanding of the whole process of visual communication by examining works of art form around the world.  A number of small art projects are incorporated into the curriculum to help students better understand how works of art were created during different time periods.  A field trip is planned to the National Gallery of Art in Ottawa every year so students can see first hand art works created by the masters.

Drawing and Painting

Grades 10-12 Full year - 1 credit

Prerequisite: Studio in Art

An advanced elective divided into two semesters: the first semester offers a foundation in both drawing with a variety of media and painting with watercolor, acrylic and oil, the second semester allows the student to explore a particular media in depth.  Guidance will be offered in developing a sound, well-rounded portfolio.

Sculpture

Grades 10-12 Full year - 1 credit

Prerequisite:  Studio in Art

An advanced elective in three-dimensional form divided into two semesters: The first semester is designed to offer both aesthetic and technical experience in a variety of three dimensional materials; the second semester will offer the opportunity for students to choose and investigate in depth a particular media.  Guidance will be offered in developing a sound, well-rounded portfolio.

Advanced Art

Grade 12 Full year - 1 Credit

An advanced elective, designed to involve the student in artistic and creative problem solving by allowing freedom to choose the media and style with which to develop the problem.   Students may choose to complete projects in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and /or crafts. Units in Photography and Computer Design are included.

In most cases, these students are committed to concentrating in Art during their college years; therefore emphasis will be on developing a bound, well-rounded portfolio.