General Art – Fine Arts B
Taught live by a real teacher as part of our online homeschool program.
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General Art: Fine Arts will offer the opportunity for high school students to develop a keen understanding of the Elements and Principles of Design and a practical knowledge of how to use a varied range of traditional artist materials. Each week students will focus on a particular area of design, learning from a variety of historical and contemporary examples. Students will complete art projects each week incorporating concepts discussed in class. Additionally, student will take one trip to a museum or gallery of their choice during the semester. All projects will be explored in a non-digital format. Drawing, painting, sculpture, and other design formats will be explored. This semester we focus on balance, unity, contrast, emphasis, pattern, movement, and rhythm.
Who should take this?
- Inexperienced artists/students who would like a general understanding of art to further round out their studies and skills. (You do not need to be “talented”; you just need to be willing to try.)
- Experienced art students who are looking to try new materials and advanced challenges.
- Focused artists who would like to incorporate the elements and principles of design into current work.
Special Note: Both courses/semesters of General Art: Fine Arts Focus will use a similar format, however, the material covered will be different and non-dependent on the previous semester. Students are welcome to join either course or both.
Please view prerequisites and required supplies below.
A materials list will be provided to enrolled students beginning in July. Contact the teacher at julierohr@excelsiorclasses.com for more information.
Julie Rohr is both a homeschooling parent and a professional educator. She has served students of all ages and skill levels in both live and online settings. She has written curriculum and has presented on topics in local, national, and international forums. Julie has taught for the past 22+ years in many areas of art and culture. She knows there is more to enjoy in great art than just “The Last Supper.” Ms. Rohr has personally developed a series of Art History courses that delights and engages students. Her drawing classes have seen participants grow in leaps and bounds! She is excited to offer a new course in general art for high school students that will ensure they have a solid foundation in a broad range of visual art topics. Additionally, Ms. Rohr serves as a student and parent-oriented community builder, offering social events and clubs for Excelsior students and families. The results of her time in class and clubs are confident, thoughtful, informed students who are ready to contribute to the culture around them with a biblical view of art and creative skills.
Krystal DesChamps –
My son took Excelsior Classes from 9th through 12th grade. He has had the same teachers multiple times, but this was the first year he had Mrs. Rohr. I understand online classes can sometimes be difficult to connect to every student, but when I read Mrs. Rohr’s final email to my son, I could tell she had been intentional about getting to know my son as an individual and that really blessed my heart as a parent. It was clear she is a teacher that truly cares about her students and I am thankful my son got to experience that in his final semester. Thank you Mrs. Rohr.
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This was the first art class I have ever taken and it was the best experience. Mrs. Rohr really knows how to excite and inspire her students with the spirit of art. It’s awesome if you can join live class, but even if you can’t it doesn’t decrease the fun. The only thing you miss is the zoom chat [when missing the live sessions]. This class is a lot like an art club where you can share ideas and compliments with each other. I highly recommend this excellent art class to anyone around the globe who wants to grow their creative skills, or join an awesome club.
Student B. –
This class was really fun! I enjoyed learning a wide verity of art techniques. Julie Rohr was friendly and helpful, and I had fun seeing my art skills grow. Every project was unique and fun. I highly recommend this class to unexperienced or experienced artists.
Jennifer F. –
I loved taking this class this year. I feel I was pushed in all the right ways and really grew as an artist. I learned how to take a vision for something and make it come to life. i was also pushed to experiment with new mediums and found some new mediums I loved working with and some others I want to continue to learn with. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone looking to explore art and enhance their skills.
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This was the first ever art class I have taken out of elementary school. I had basically no experience with anything other than doodling in my notebooks. This class broke the limits on what I thought I was capable of doing in art. I learned numerous different skills and learned how much I enjoyed other forms of art. I highly recommend this class to anyone seeking to enhance their art skills and broaden their view of what they are capable of.