ART I

ART I is required at the sophomore level and has a structured curriculum to introduce a variety of mediums and experience to all CWC High School Students.  The semester begins with a study of ART HISTORY and exercises in the PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN.  A few weeks are spent in learning good DRAWING techniques followed with an introduction to several color mediums.   Students have opportunigy to try their hand with PRISMACOLOR PENCILS, PASTELS, and WATERCOLOR and ACRYLIC PAINTING. 

ADVANCED ART

ADVANCED ART is offered at the Junior and Senior level with a prerequisite of Art I.  For 2009 and 2010, the class began it's fall semester working on a large mural on the outside wall of the Rock Shop in downdown Waupun.  This opportunity was offered to the public by the Waupun Beautification Committee to enhance the open space that the wall faces.  The SLIDE SHOW below includes photos of this year's work by CWC students. 

The Advanced Art semester includes a PHOTOGRAPHY unit to teach good technique, style and composititon.  Some of 2010's best photos are included in the SLIDE SHOW above. 

Work in many 2-D MEDIUMS and GRAPHIC DESIGN as well as some 3-D work are included in the semester talored to student's interests. 

INDEPENDENT STUDIES

INDEPENDENT STUDIES are offered to CWC students that have taken both Art I and Advanced Art.  Students who meet all of the criteria to work independently are allowed to specialize in an area of their choice to increase their knowlege and expertise in any area of art offered at CWC.  Students confer with the Art Instructor on a regular basis and are graded on daily work and effort in their studies. 

Winner of the Bertha Proctor Award, Jesse Coraggio with his parents, Darren and Tammy

The Central Wisconsin Art Department celebrates along with Senior, Jesse Coraggio and Junior,  Kaytee Cook who were privileged in taking home some of the top awards offered by the Beaver Dam Art Association at the  annual Area High School Art Show opening on February 26th.

 Kaytee Cook’s acrylic with oil painting was awarded one of the 5 merit awards for $100, and Jesse Coraggio’s watercolor with acrylic won the Bertha Proctor Purchase award for $500.  Both students received their awards at the awards ceremony held in conjunction with the show opening at the Seippel Center for the Arts at 1605 N. Spring Street, Beaver Dam.   Several other CWC juniors, Matt TeBeest, Adriyel Katsma, Carly Regnerus, and Tena Katze, and seniors Hannah Dykstra and Anna Van Dyke also are featured in this year’s BDAAA area wide show.

 The BDAAA High School show is open to the public every Wednesday through Sunday from 1-4 PM and continues through Sunday, April 1, 2012.