Dear Studio Art Students,
Welcome back to school!!  As you know, Studio Art has undergone some changes this year, one of them being the existence of this very blog.  Another is the idea of monthly or bi-monthly themes around which all Studio Art students will be creating their work.  

Each time we present a new theme, your Art Teachers will post images that we think represent the theme and will help get you thinking on the idea.  After a theme has been assigned you should spend the first week thinking, researching and sketching ideas for your project.  Spend some time talking to/interviewing other people to hear their take on it.  At the end of that week you will show your sketches to your teacher.  You will also post them here on the blog so you can receive feedback from each other on your work.  [I should say here that you are required to give each other feedback as it is one of the graded elements of this class. :)]

Once that's done, it's time to start working on the final piece.  You'll have about 3 weeks to complete it.  At the end of that time we'll wrap up the assignment with a group critique session in the classic tradition of studio classes.  It is our hope that these changes will will keep you inspired and challenged throughout the year, and help develop a sense of support and community among all of you.

Here's to a spectacular year!
Ms. Dulkinys
Mr. Exner
Mr. Bustamante