Page 4 - De Anza Community Ed Summer Academy Catalog 2022

June 20-July 15
GRADES 4-9
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
These classes will be taught at Cupertino Middle School, except those noted as “online only” in the class description.
ONLINE CLASS LAB
Entering Grades 6-9 – Students enrolled in any of our afternoon online courses may opt to reserve a physical seat in a supervised classroom and take their online class as part of a full-day schedule in the De Anza College Academy at Cupertino Middle School. For safety and supervision reasons, any student staying on campus for an online class is required to also enroll in lab sections at the same times as their online schedule. Headphones are required.
CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE
Entering Grades 6-9 – Students will learn how to design, plan and create sculptures using ceramic and polymer clay, wood, recycled materials, mosaic tiles and mixed media. They’ll view works by notable artists 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.
ART AND DESIGN
ARTIST STUDIO
Entering Grades 4-6 – In this class, students will learn and practice different drawing, painting and sculpture techniques and explore a variety of two- and three- dimensional materials. They’ll be encouraged to develop their own artistic voice as well as study master artworks from around the world. Creative thinking exercises will help build artistic confidence and communication skills.
CLAY AND SCULPTURE
Entering Grades 4-6 – 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.
DIGITAL ART AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
Entering Grades 6-9 – Students in this class will learn to create dynamic digital drawings and illustrations as well as logos, eye-catching web banners and special effects using new design software. They’ll explore the principles of image making and digital composition and apply what they learn to their own brand. Students will express
and communicate their ideas as well as interpret and analyze others work and artistic styles. This class meets online only, via the De Anza College Canvas learning management system, and does not have a face-to-face component.
• Students will use free-of-charge software programs.
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Art and Design courses are offered in partnership with the Euphrat Museum of Art
deanza.edu/euphrat Register at deanza.edu/academy
408.864.8817 • communityeducation@deanza.edu