Page 4 - De Anza College Summer Academy Catalog 2023

June 20-July 28
GRADES 5-9
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
These classes will be taught at Cupertino Middle School and Hyde Middle School.
ART AND DESIGN
CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE
Entering Grades 6-9 – Students will learn how to design, plan and create sculptures using ceramic and polymer clay, mixed media and recycled materials. They will view works by notable artists from around the world and design their own masterpieces. By the end of the session, they’ll have several original works of 3D art and the knowledge and skills to create more on their own.
DRAWING AND PAINTING
Entering Grades 5-7 – Using ingenuity and a range
of media, students will explore drawing and painting
from observation and imagination. They’ll learn the fundamentals of color theory and composition and how to do more detailed renderings. The focus will be on building technical and creative thinking skills, developing artistic confidence and bringing their ideas to life.
CLAY AND SCULPTURE
Entering Grades 5-7 – Students will learn and practice
a variety of clay and sculpture techniques, while strengthening their observational, analytical and creative thinking skills. Instruction will include fun challenges and viewing and discussing work by notable 3D artists from around the world.
PAINTING, DRAWING AND DESIGN
Entering Grades 6-9 – Explore the secrets to drawing and painting what you see! In a focused studio atmosphere, students will learn and practice important drawing, painting and design techniques, and build observational and creative thinking skills. Lessons will include multipoint perspective and depicting shadow and light sources as well as creating dynamic compositions and content.
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Art and Design courses are offered in partnership with the Euphrat Museum of Art
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