Welcome to the Partner Lessons, Your Partner in Art

In a Nut Shell

(what will you discover)

VAC I = Getting beyond the crafts phase. First year art students enter into a whole new paradigm shift from their experience in Junior High. They discover that art is not just about drawing and painting, etc. but that life equals choices and art presents creative choices. Students discover a broader perspective on understanding how to visually read through a visual alphabet of design principles and elements.

VAC 2 = Now that students have completed VAC I it is time to move on to a deeper level. The study of art history opens doors to a deeper way of seeing the world through the lives of the Masters. You have now developed the skills to render and create far greater than ever before and you will go even deeper into learning new techniques. Your ability to not just see a painting but to read it will develop. The world opens up to you in a new way by seeing that everything is a work of art, especially you!

VAC 3 = Independence and depth of learning lead the way in your third year. By now you have discovered what art is really about through a broad world view. Your understanding of how all your classes are linked to art will be evident, from math to science to the language arts. You will have an understanding of how you are wired as an individual, unique, unlike anyone else. You will have independence in working on your art that will enable you to discover new ways to express yourself and to appreciate great artists deeper levels of perspecties on the world.

VAC 4 AP Drawing = In this advanced class you will discover the what and the why that is behind each piece of art you produce. Your insight on the world, different cultures, and artists insights will grow deeper. You will have the freedom to produce small and large works of art that lead you to a greater understanding of yourself and the unique abilities you hold. You will have the the abilities to build a canvas, paint using watercolor skills, develop an oil painting, draw in a unique manner, produce a work of 3 D sculpture, learn ceramics and more.