As we work together in this classroom, in all art classes at Vista, we will develop our thinking to incorporate certain STUDIO HABITS. These will not only help us maintain an effective studio environment, but also you to extend your ideas and artworks:
Develop Craft: being present in class and completing sketchbook assignments will help you acquire the skills and techniques needed to work with various media.
Engage & Persist: engage, focus and work on projects for longer than you may think possible to push yourself to new limits.
Envision: thinking up a plan before beginning work so that you may troubleshoot ahead of time and imagine different options and solutions.
Express: as you practice technique and improve your craft, you will be able to communicate personal vision and ideas, and intentional meaning through your work.
Observe: you will learn to look closely at the world, your artwork and that of others (classmates and practicing artists) to notice things you may not have otherwise.
Reflect: thinking about and being able to thoroughly explain (verbally or in writing) your process, intentions and decisions; and to judge the quality of your work and that of others.
Stretch & Explore: you should always try new things, explore, take risks, and make mistakes (and learn from them).
Understand Art World: you will learn about art throughout history up through the present day, and how you and your work relates.
