Harriet Vane Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Asking for a friend... 14yo boy hates art, but he needs art hours to satisfy state requirement. My understanding is that anything you make can be called art. It's just a matter of phrasing it just so in the class description. Any ideas? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 What about art history? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Generally, arts credit includes performing arts as well as fine arts. Does he hate music, theater, and dance as well? Also, there is art history, art appreciation...a class on how to be an intelligent consumer of art, rather than artist. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) Filmmaking? Iguana Art Academy has a class that I think can be used for credit. It's $30 with promo code create-for-30 instead of $120. They offer Essentials in Drawing, too, but that doesn't sound good for an art hater. If it doesn't need to be a class, how about studying some installation art and doing a big project incorporating whatever he loves? Here that usually invokes a Rube Goldberg machine that takes over a garage. Or trash art - environmentally friendly, document your journey of cleaning up an area then up cycling some materials. Edited August 23, 2016 by Spryte 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Photography 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen. Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) What are his hobbies or interests that he could turn into art? For example, he loves comic books...continue the story/drawings. Adding, my daughters just suggested Minecraft - creating artistic architecture.:) Edited August 23, 2016 by Kathleen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Photoshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Why don't you look into the range of subjects that your state accepts for the art credit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 Why don't you look into the range of subjects that your state accepts for the art credit? The code is pretty vague. Looking for out of the box ideas. Doesn't have to be classical art or look traditional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Mouse Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Digital arts? My DS will be taking a class called 2-D and 3-D modeling next semester that counts as an art credit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Would he be interested in learning some about welding and making art by welding? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGrief Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 A beginning photography class 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 History of film. Or pick a director and study his films (Spielberg would be good for this age.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 We are doing wood working, welding, photography and film making. YouTube has some excellent wood workers on there who include plans. Very easy first time projects: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okra Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I would go with photography or film editing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 A study of modern graffiti art with making your own graffiti on the back of the garage when you are done? I think that sounds super fun. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaniemom Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Lego art 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Computer graphics Photography Theatre tech Guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I had that child too. How about a co-op art class where they try many types? Or sculpting? Mine did not like drawing or painting, but found sculpting fun and actually did a couple of cool pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 My ds took Keystone Nat'l High School's 3D Art and Animation class--computer course he enjoyed immensely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 My DS hates all art - fine art, performing art, art history. But....he took an interest in glass blowing and likes woodworking and blacksmithing. We don't have an art requirement in our state, but maybe one of those would work for you? Also, DS will usually tolerate plays and shows, so maybe attend community theater, a performance of the Nutcracker at Christmas, and a symphony, and then combine those activities into a fine arts credit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Reading intensive - art history, art appreciation Computer intensive - photography with touch ups, Illustrator, Maya, Blender Hands on - glass blowing, metal sculptures, woodworking, stained glass, ceramics, clay sculptures, sand art, jelly bean art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 glass blowing photography wood carving? pottery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Digital arts? My DS will be taking a class called 2-D and 3-D modeling next semester that counts as an art credit. Google has a free program called Blender that is in constant use by my 12yo who is into creating elaborate realistic art on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 What about studying a certain genre like Anime. Historic architecture like Castles and armorments. Or...history of a certain style of music like Jazz, Hip Hop, Rap, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 model building, either kits or something open ended like a model train Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Culinary arts? Fancy ways of making food, would that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Survey of Art - a little of this and a little of that. 6 weeks of music, 6 weeks of drama, 6 weeks of painting, etc. Study some of the history, listening to music, going to an art gallery, etc. No actual "doing" required (ie - no playing an instrument, no painting, etc.), just becoming aware of the art all around is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Maybe the library has some classes? When I was thinking about an art credit for ds (we wound up not needing one), he was creating costumes out of cardboard using patterns he found online. They were pretty intricate and I would have given him partial credit for them. Then, I was going to add a "Great courses" video course that was rated interesting along with an artistic pursuits book on 3D art creations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Filmmaking. Lego animation. Photography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Photography Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 "Art appreciation' can be a mashup of a lot of things. Maybe some art history- do you have an art museum or special architectural sites nearby? Film appreciation- watching and reviewing some classics. Theater- he can go to some local performances of dance, concert, symphony, musical, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Seconding Photoshop--or something like it. Ds1 is not an art lover but was lucky enough to take Photoshop the semester his (small, private) school offered it. Unfortunately there wasn't enough interest for the school to offer it a second semester. But--fortunately for ds1--the school groups art (fine art, drama, music) with Technology (computer science, web design, robotics) and third year of foreign language for credit purposes with a requirement of 2 credits from among those offerings. (He made up his remaining credits with a semester of Flash Animation and AP Computer Science.) Anyway, the Photoshop class was perfect for him as it was some photography, some design, but mostly learning how to use Photoshop. I think he had 4 projects for the semester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 The art and science of movies - from the Academy. Graphic design tutorials - Ideabook art, photography, design - CreativeLive If you follow the link to my blog (below), then you can see a list of free resources that are more "traditional" art as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 There are some great ideas in this thread! He could make a list of things that sound intriguing, and do a rotation of them. Start with low cost and low time commitment, and they can add to it if he gets more into it. This would work for either a survey of art or art techniques, with of course a survey being cheaper. I know our library has tons of books that could be utilized for some of the less common ideas (woodworking, glass blowing, etc). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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