You will find the classes are color-coded by the recommended grade level.
GREEN (younger/middle elementary)
BLUE (elementary/Jr High)
RED (Jr High/ High School)
GREEN (younger/middle elementary)
BLUE (elementary/Jr High)
RED (Jr High/ High School)
Ms. Jana Corrigan received her associate degree in Art and Humanities from Coast Community College in 2020 and in addition received private art instruction for six years. During this time, she enjoyed volunteer and teacher roles for various ministries. As a graduated homeschool student, she has a passion for teaching art alongside academic subjects such as science and history in the homeschool community where her students and families have appreciated her artistic skills and her ability to encourage and instruct students of all ages in art theory. Besides teaching for HSFM, she also works as an assistant to artist Cathy Clark and together they recently illustrated and published a children’s picture book. Ms. Corrigan’s talent continues to flourish while creating her own paintings and designs, and as she trains young artists at HSFM. We are very grateful that the Lord has provided a teacher who not only has years of private training and college coursework, but also is knowledgeable and experienced in providing instruction in art theory while incorporating science and history lessons.
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Art w/Science - G1-3Students have the opportunity to combine Art with Science as a multisensory approach to learning science and as a means for integrating school work while enjoying art. Students can also take this class as an Art-only elective. The art projects completed in class will reflect and enrich the weekly science lessons. Throughout the course, students will compile an art syllabus with instructional inserts and worksheets that explain and illustrate the elements of art being implemented with each project, such as shape, form, line, color, edges, space, & texture, and more. Young artists will enjoy a variety of art mediums which may include colored pencil, water color crayons, and oil pastels. The weekly science homework will include reading assignments from G1-3 AIG God's Design For Life for Beginners. Learning and enjoying art throughout childhood can help improve motor skills and visual learning, and can also benefit children in their overall academic performance and innovation. Parents and children are pleasantly surprised to see what little hands can produce with encouragement and instruction. The Art w/Science courses can be repeated multiple years as various science texts and art lessons rotate from year to year.
Registration Fee: $290/year (26-week schedule) Material Fee: $75/year includes:
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Ms. Jana Corrigan received her associate degree in Art and Humanities from Coast Community College in 2020 and in addition received private art instruction for six years. During this time, she enjoyed volunteer and teacher roles for various ministries. As a graduated homeschool student, she has a passion for teaching art alongside academic subjects such as science and history in the homeschool community where her students and families have appreciated her artistic skills and her ability to encourage and instruct students of all ages in art theory. Besides teaching for HSFM, she also works as an assistant to artist Cathy Clark and together they recently illustrated and published a children’s picture book. Ms. Corrigan’s talent continues to flourish while creating her own paintings and designs, and as she trains young artists at HSFM. We are very grateful that the Lord has provided a teacher who not only has years of private training and college coursework, but also is knowledgeable and experienced in providing instruction in art theory while incorporating science and history lessons.
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Art w/Medieval History - G4-8Here is an opportunity for students in the 4th-8th grades to fulfill two classes at once: Ancient History & Art...or just an Art option. Students will be provided reading assignments from the text “The Story of the World: History For the Classical Child,” written by Susan Wise Bauer, each week. The class consists of 30 lessons that include an overview of events, famous people and art. Various worksheets, activities and questions will also be provided for additional instruction and enrichment at home.
In addition to learning about Medieval cultures lesson by lesson in "The Story of the World", students will also complete a 3D project the first semester and a written essay during second semester. The art assignment will be completed in class and will correspond to the section in history that we will be studying. Each student’s art ability will be taken into consideration, and art assignments will be offered according to their skill level. Art techniques will also be covered. Registration Fee: $300/year (26-week schedule) Material Fee: $75/year includes:
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Ms. Jana Corrigan received her associate degree in Art and Humanities from Coast Community College in 2020 and in addition received private art instruction for six years. During this time, she enjoyed volunteer and teacher roles for various ministries. As a graduated homeschool student, she has a passion for teaching art alongside academic subjects such as science and history in the homeschool community where her students and families have appreciated her artistic skills and her ability to encourage and instruct students of all ages in art theory. Besides teaching for HSFM, she also works as an assistant to artist Cathy Clark and together they recently illustrated and published a children’s picture book. Ms. Corrigan’s talent continues to flourish while creating her own paintings and designs, and as she trains young artists at HSFM. We are very grateful that the Lord has provided a teacher who not only has years of private training and college coursework, but also is knowledgeable and experienced in providing instruction in art theory while incorporating science and history lessons.
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Artistic Pursuits (Level 1-3) - G6-12These courses prepare high school students for a college art-related course, and are adaptable for 6th - 8th grade students who are interested in developing their artistic talents. The curriculum series, "Artistic Pursuits" contains engaging and organized content to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of art theory, art appreciation, and how to apply the fundamental elements of art. No prior art experience is required for Level 1, Book One. Although Book Two is written for both novice and experienced artists, prior art exposure or natural aptitude is helpful for students who want to take Level 2, which applies color theory to elements previously taught in Level 1.
Level 1 ("Artistic Pursuits" Book One) Students will learn the fundamentals of art such as space, line, texture, shape, form, value, contrast & unity, lines & planes, balance, values, rhythm, depth, and proportion. Examples from the masters are presented throughout the text and provide the basis for art theory and drawing technique with pencil and charcoal. Class instruction will guide students in applying the lessons for specific drawing projects. Level 2 ("Artistic Pursuits" Book Two) Students will learn the fundamentals of color theory through watercolor techniques and will apply fundamental art elements such as hue, tinting, color intensity, value, lines and color, neutral hues, color and edges, warm and cool hues, balance, rhythm, point of view, and emphasis. Art appreciation and art history presented in the curriculum provide the opportunity for students to evaluate works of the masters and then apply specific techniques to their projects incorporating color theory. Level 3 (Advanced Art) This class will cover three different art disciplines: character design, 3-D sculptures and acrylic painting. Students will learn the fundamentals of concept development as they take a character design from start to finish while utilizing such tools as gesture, expression, color palette, and style analysis. Class instruction will guide students through various exercises and techniques to strengthen their creative muscles and teach them to pull an idea from their imagination and put it to paper. Examples from character/illustration professionals throughout the 20th and 21st century will be studied and analyzed to give students a better understanding of the scope of character design in its many applications. 3-D sculpture and acrylic painting will also be covered in this class. NOTE: the text is NOT required for this level of art. The curriculum will be provided by the instructor in the form of videos and handouts. Registration Fee: $330/year (29-week schedule) Material Fees: $75/year includes:
Artistic Pursuits text (as described above) will be needed for purchase for Levels 1 & 2. It is available at Christianbooks.com
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Mrs. Charlotte Laurain
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Guitar - G6-12BEGINNING GUITAR LEVEL 1: Students will be introduced to basic chords, strumming, and rhythm patterns to establish a foundation for playing songs. Music theory will also be taught to help students understand chords and chord progressions within various keys. Students will need to practice at home in order to gain the most from this course and to experience the many rewards of playing music that can be personally enjoyed and shared with others in ministry. Individual strengths and weaknesses will be considered to help students succeed at their level.
Instruction for intermediate students who have had previous guitar instruction may be provided, depending on the needs of the students enrolled. INTERMEDIATE GUITAR LEVEL 2: Students who have had previous guitar instruction will continue to be challenged and grow in their understanding and application of music theory. Applying chord families to a growing repertoire of worship songs will develop skill and confidence for aspiring worship leaders and for added personal enjoyment. Because success and excellence in fields of interest require time and dedication, participation in the guitar class provides intermediate students additional opportunity to play with greater confidence and skill with strumming, rhythm patterns, and chord progressions within keys. With weekly instruction and daily practice, students will naturally become more familiar and comfortable with common chord progressions needed to play a variety of songs. Registration Fee: $330/year (26-week schedule) Material Fee: $10/year includes:
Acoustic guitar, tuner, capo, 3-ring binder for lead sheets and handouts Materials: Lead sheets and instructional handouts provided by instructor. |