LAG fine artsLaGuardia High School

Dual Mission SchoolDual Diploma program

NYC High School Diploma Chancellor’s Endorsed Diploma in the Arts!

Meet the TEachers of Lag Art Studios!

We are all artists as well as educators who stress the studio discipline.

We believe in the uniqueness of each student and respect

the individual strengths

to learning.

Ms. O’Connell

Heather O’Connell is our Assistant Principal and teaches Anatomy.

Ms. Aisenson

Rachel Aisenson teaches Digital Art and SP1/2 this year.I Love teaching at Laguardia! The teachers and students are so warm and inspiring.My current favorite art forms are animation, Printmaking, ink Drawing and Fiber Arts.

Ms. Butterer

Ingrid Butterer teaches Advanced Painting and Ceramics.

Ms. Butterer is passionate about Materials exploration for building skill and capability.

SHe is an advocate for student centered learning and Loves to give open-ended prompts that Challenge each student to develop And realize their personal artistic vision.

Ms. Curiale

Michele Curiale teaches Advanced Painting and Art History.

Teaching at LaGuardia is an honor, privilege, and joy. I love working with these amazing kids, pushing them to

realize their talents and helping them to understand their experiences through art making. In my own

practice, I am a painter and mixed media artist.

Mr. Driggers

David Driggers teaches Advanced Paintingand AP Art History.

Ms. Felber

Jane Felber teaches Photography and AP Art History. PASSIONS and Obsessions, From Analog Through Digital

Ms. Mulvihill

Stephanie Mulvihill teacher SP1 and Pen & Ink this year.

Her favorite classes to teach are SP1 (beginning drawing)because drawing has always been her artistic process of choice and thinks the Staedtler 8B pencil is the greatest art tool ever created, as well as Pen and Ink because all art is about story-telling and she loves to read all the wacky, funny, sad and poignant stories her students can dream up.

Mr. JungWilliam Jung teaches Sculpture.

Ms. Maniotis

Casandra Maniotis teaches SP1/2, Illustration, Fashion, and Printmaking.

Teaching at LaGuardia is such a magical experience! I love working with my students to build

their artistic eye and imaginations.

Mr. Nachtmann

Greg Nachtmann teaches advanced painting and SP3/4 And Realistic drawing

Ms. Park

Yeon Ji Yoo Park teaches Sp3/4 and AP Studio Art this year.

here is a photo of my art studio and favorite studio

assistant.

Ms. Riley

Joyce Riley teaches SP1/2 and AP Art History this year.

I LOVE nurturing young artists and art historians to find personal connections with the art in which they are engaged.I am obsessed with color, design and art history which is evident in my personal art practice AND my teaching practice.

Ms. Ross

Jewel Ross teaches SP1/2 and Printmaking.

Ms. Ross is also an Alumnus of LAG!!

Ms. Schwarz

Gretchen Schwarz teaches SP1/2, Art History & SP3/4 this year.

I love teaching at LaGuardia! I love working with students as theygenerate ideas for a new artwork,and assisting students in preparinga portfolio for college. Most of all I love making lasting meaningful connections with students. Staying in touch with students beyond their 4 years at LaG brings me joy!

MR. Stehle

Andrew Stehle teaches Ceramics and SP3/4.

Q: What time period or style of art do you most enjoy?

A:DADA - it both celebrates and confronts the absurdities of life. One must do both.

Mr. Viglis

Evangelos Viglis teaches Architecture & Interior Design and Realistic Drawing.

She feels lucky every day to work with the amazing students and staff at LaG. She loves working

with students who are passionate about creating.

Ms. Wittles

Rachel Wittles teaches Fashion and Digital Art.

MS. Wittels can most often be found weaving in her studio, supporting her digital media student interns, or teaching in outfits she made herself!

What will your time at LAG look like as an Art Studio major?3 TO 4 Periods of your day will be

spent within the various art Studios.

That’s about 2 - 3 hours each day!

Starting from the 9th grade, you will learn a variety of ways to see, think about, and create art.

By your senior year, you will have a college ready portfolio!

9th Grade

FALLStudio Practice 1*

3D Design

SPRINGStudio Practice 2*

Mixed Media

10th Grade

FALLStudio Practice 3*

Ceramics

SPRINGStudio Practice 4*

Printmaking*double period

FOUNDATION COURSES

SP1 Basic Drawing

● Observational Drawing● Document using contour line

● Show Forms using Values● Variety of Drawing Techniques

SP2 Color Theory and

Painting in Water-Based Media

● Complex color mixing● Brush Techniques● Creating Values

● textures● Reflection through Critique & Writing

SP3 Introduction to Graphic Design

● Composition● Concept & Planning

● Material & Transformation● Portfolio & College Readiness

● Reflection through Critique & Writing● Career Readiness

SP4Introduction to Acrylic Painting

● Dynamic Compositions● Color Complexity

● Transformation of Material● Application of Paint

● non-Traditional Painting techniques

11th Grade

FALL & SPRINGdouble period Electivesingle period Elective

12th Grade

FALL & SPRINGdouble period Elective

Art History - single periodsingle period Elective*

* If you have caught up with all your graduation requirements

ELECTIVE COURSES

Advanced Painting

● creative process of planning, creating & critiquing

● analyze & interpret compositions & techniques

● respond critically to historical & contemporary paintings

● participate in art exhibits● research about master artists● visit museums and galleries

Advanced Painting & WaterColor

● exploration & manipulation of paint

● characteristics in material & painting tools

● learn effective artistic choices ● Discussion & reflective practice

● creation of a body of work● qualities in the material, techniques

& process

Anatomy● learn skeleton has distinct, related

parts that operate as a whole ● mark-making materials &

observation● numerous techniques to re-creating

the human form ● qualities in drawing materials

● Portfolio development● access to a live model

AP Studio

● Power through Imagery ● Concept & PLanning

● Conceptualizing from Prompts● Convey the Inner Identity

● Material Synthesis & Transformation● Portfolio development

● Reflection through Critique & Writing● Earn College Credit

Art HIstory

● Global Overview: Paleolithic through 21 C ● Conceptualizing, Analyzing , Interpreting

● Interactive Class Discussions● Making Connections globally

Across Cultures & Timelines ● Synthesizing Material & making

● deductive reasoning● Reflection through Critique & Writing● College Readiness & Earn College Credit● Taking the Torch as Artists Making History

Architecture

● Develop mechanical drawing skills ● Synthesis of Math & spatial design

● Design functional space ● Concept development based on organic

inspiration● Build model using scaled proportion

● Analyze world of architecture● Work in teams using communication

● Career readiness

Ceramics● Exploration of material characteristics & construction

● Conceptualizing & designing for Form● Understanding Phases of clay & Firing processes

● surface treatments & Glazing Techniques● Management of the Pugmill & process for reconstituting clay

● Reflection, ASsessment, “Reading for Craftship” & Exhibition of work● INtroduction to Significant Ceramics artists From around the world

Digital Media

● Beginner: Adobe photoshop & Illustrator● Advanced: Complex Projects & Animation

● Build Technological Literacy● Photo Manipulation, Graphic Design,

Digital Painting, Illustration, building vector images

● Poster Creation for School Events ● Explore the relationship of text & image● Growth through critique & exploration● In-School Internship Opportunities

Fashion

● Visually Explore Personality & Identity● Fashion Illustration in 2D Media

● Machine Sewing● Hand Sewing & Embroidery

● Marriage of Concept & Function● Couture & Fashion as Wearable Sculpture● Prêt-à-porter Design for Target Audience

● Student-to-student critique

Illustration

● Visual Communication● Exploration of Typography as Artform● Relationship Between Image & TExt

● Narrating Your beliefs, concepts, & Ideas● Variety of Mixed Media: Watercolor, colored pencil, brush marker, Gouache ● Peer critique & Personal Reflection

● artworks designed with purpose & function● Visual Storytelling

Interior Design

● Organize interior space based on the open plan concept

● Construction of furniture based on scale model● Conceptualize designs based on research

● Material and Transformation● Portfolio development

● Career readiness

Pen & Ink● Variety of tools

● Investigation of textures & values

● Storytelling through Imagery● Mixed Media techniques

Printmaking

● Power through Imagery ● Concept and PLanning● monoprinting● Intaglio

● Linocut● Professional print studio● Portfolio development

Photography

● Analog through Digital ● Concept & PLanning

● Collaboration● Exploring Personal Narrative

● Photo Book Publication● Portfolio Development

● Reflection through Critique & Writing● Professional Exhibits in NYC

Realistic Drawing

● observation of the natural world to inform drawing

● drawing processes & materials● Simulate a variety of textures

& surfaces ● Compose thoughtful imagery

● Portfolio development

Sculpture● organize & explore the principles of sculpture ● introduced to careers in art● identify principles of sculpture & 3D objects● choice of materials in designing ● comprehensive knowledge of techniques

Exhibitions Semi-Annuals

Showcasing the work done in each course for each semester.

Exhibitions Senior Shows

Seniors exhibit a body of work culminating the four years as

Art Studio majors.

Exhibitions Student Curated

Student jury Curates work

Exhibitions Rising Stars

Exhibitions Cultural Appreciation

Students express identity through works that investigate culture and personal experience

Exhibitions Faculty

Celebrating teachers as artists

Artist Visits and Career Readiness

YOU WERE CHOSENto be a part of this Special group of students.

Hope to see you in September!