Philosophy of Art

Art is a relevant and necessary element in a students’
educational experience. The Art Department will, through
various course offerings, provide the opportunity for art to
become a part of a students’ educational career at Bedford and
beyond if they so choose. Methods, theories, and techniques
will be explored to the extent of student choice, addressing
their interest and skill level so that they may have a lasting
understanding and impression of the visual arts.

Beginning Artists
Have an interest in the visual arts on some level - are seeking to determine
whether art can become a larger part of their secondary education - may use
intro classes to spring board into further study - taking classes for enjoyment.

Developing Artists
Show some level of skill in a particular area of art (2-D/3-D) - may use art at
the post-secondary level - May use art as a supplemental portion (Minor/BA)
of their Post-Secondary Study - Are able to expand their skills/interests to
intermediate and advanced levels.

College-Bound Artists
Artists - Show high levels of skill/mastery in Art - Are Highly Motivated
and immersed in art on many levels - seek to create an artistic voice as they
prepare for post-secondary Study - can think & create in uniquely individual
ways - post-Secondary study in art at a High (BFA/MA) Level - Seek
recognition and scholarship consideration for the art that they create.



Beginning Artists should consider the following courses.

*No Prerequisites*
Foundations in Art I
Ceramics I
Art History I
Art History II
Art History III
Introduction to Digital Photography / Cyber Art
Introduction to B&W Photography
Developing Artists
*Prerequisites in Parenthesis*
Foundations in Art II (Foundations I)
Introduction to Wheel Throwing (Ceramics I)
Introduction to Sculpture (Foundations I)
Basic Drawing (Foundations I)
Basic Painting (Foundations I)
Intermediate Digital Photography / Cyber Art (Intro to Digital / Cyber)
Intermediate B&W Photography (Intro to B&W Photo)



College-Bound Artists should consider the following
courses.

*Prerequisites in Parenthesis*
Advanced Ceramics Handbuilding (Ceramics I)
Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Intro to Wheel Throwing)
Advanced Wheel Throwing (Intermediate Wheel Throwing)
Alternative Firing Techniques (Intro to Wheel Throwing)
Advanced Raku Firing (Alternative Firing Techniques)
Pots That Pour (Advanced Wheel Throwing)
Advanced Sculpture (Intro to Sculpture)
Jewelry Making (Foundations I)
Life Drawing (Basic Drawing)
Advanced Drawing (Basic Drawing)
Printmaking (Foundations I)
Advanced Painting (Basic Painting)
College Prep Painting (Advanced Painting)
Advanced Digital Photography / Cyber Art (Intermediate Digital / Cyber)
Advanced B&W Photography (Intermediate B&W Photo)
Portfolio Prep (Advanced Drawing & Advanced Painting)