Arts Program Overview
ABOUT PRODUCTION AND DESIGN
Our Production and Design department focuses on Visual Arts. Through the 7 year program, students develop skills in both 2 and 3-Dimensional forms while also focusing on community and large scale projects.
STAFF
Jennifer Fuller
jennifer.fuller@cocospa.org
925-235-1130 EXT: 143
Stewie
THE ARITST SCHOLAR CREDO
As an artist-scholar at SPA:
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I humble myself by entering each space with the mind of the beginner.
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I believe that talent is not a substitute for training.
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I understand that disappointment and discomfort can lead towards mastery and self-discovery.
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I commit myself to the creation of meaningful, shared experiences.
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I am always auditioning.
Production & Design Pathway
Program Overview
Production & Design
Department
Grade/Level
Course
Description
All Arts
6th
Intro to Middle School Performing Arts
TBA
Production & Design
7 & 8th
MS Visual Arts
TBA
Production & Design
7th & 8th
Advanced MS Visual Arts
Students will learn to use and/or advance with different techniques in drawing, design, wet and dry media, 2d and 3d object fabrication, and other visual mediums. They will then apply these techniques to both visual and performing arts throughout the year. Students will participate in peer critique and reflection to develop their artistic voice and perspective. This course provides an opportunity to expand on the student's existing arts skills, and expose them to a variety of artists and concepts. Advanced students will have the opportunity to exhibit work publicly and begin developing a portfolio if desired.
Production & Design
9th-12th
Artist Techniques 1
Students will learn to use different techniques in drawing, design, wet and dry media, 2d and 3d object fabrication, and other visual mediums. They will then apply these techniques to both visual and performing arts throughout the year. This course provides an opportunity to expand on the student's existing arts skills, and will have a focus on a breadth of visual mediums to give students the experience they need to compete in creative programs and careers.
Production & Design
9th-12th
Artist Techniques 2
Students will learn to use different techniques in drawing, design, wet and dry media, 2d and 3d object fabrication, and other visual mediums. They will then apply these techniques to both visual and performing arts throughout the year. Students will also participate in peer critiques and reflections on their artistic choices. This course provides an opportunity to expand on the student's existing arts skills, and will have a focus on advancement in all visual mediums.
Production & Design
9th-12th
Artist Techniques 3
Students will learn to use different techniques in drawing, design, wet and dry media, 2d and 3d object fabrication, and other visual mediums. They will then apply these techniques to both visual and performing arts throughout the year. Students will create props for performances and culturally inspired art installations for shared spaces on campus. This course provides an opportunity to expand on the student's existing arts skills, and will have a focus on all visual mediums.
Production & Design
9th-12th
Advanced HS Visual Arts
In this class, Students will synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to create more complex works of art. They will attempt to master chosen materials and develop personal art styles. They will collect, reflect and polish portfolio curations and present them for possible review from school representatives. Students will develop artists' statements and participate in peer critiques and presentations. Students will have access to more advanced materials and complex techniques.
Production & Design
9th-12th
Performance and Technical Theater
In this course, artist-scholars will refine their designer portfolio by deepening their skill-sets as multidisciplinary designers for the stage. This course prepares students to craft and facilitate faculty vision, and will support students as they begin to develop their own voice and style as designers.
Events
Calendar
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