The Visual Arts at Germantown Academy: September 2011

Program Description

The Visual Art Department at Germantown Academy is committed to providing a comprehensive education in the arts within the context of a liberal arts education. Our foundation and advanced curriculum is a well-rounded and versatile approach to the study and application of art. It is designed to provide a creatively stimulating education in an open environment of studio classes. Experimentation and innovation, collaboration and social responsibility are themes built into the curriculum. While these courses extend excellent opportunities for the general study of art and life-long arts advocacy, they are also designed to cultivate serious talents in the visual arts. Many of our students have gone on to prominent careers in commercial, fine, and applied arts.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Sculpture Work

Senior Spotlight: J. Ohliger

J. Ohliger's The Ten:

Family, Toby Keith, the Eagles, Kenny Chesney, history, Water polo, the boys, the Flyers, cheesecake, and the Phillies.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Photography

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Painting and Drawing

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Senior Spotlight: K. Koons

K. Koon's The Ten:

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, Snake Disection, red, mathematics, lavender, anti-pitched roofs, open space, moonstones, skeletons, and oceans.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Advanced Media Students Make Book Trailer

The Installation of Wood Over Water

Leah Frankel's Wood Over Water

Wood Over Water is an outdoor installation that will include miniature sculptures created by students. When the students have made the miniature sculptures, they will be collected, attached to the side of the bridge with string, and dropped into the creek. Each sculpture will move differently in the water. This piece will show the force of the current, and my hope is to have passersby feel the resistance by the touching the string. Ideally, viewers will feel free to interact with the installation, utilizing sight, sound, and touch. This installation will provide a gathering place for students and will offer a common experience for discussion.