Art Exposed Goes Virtual

The Art Department is so thrilled to be able to produce a virtual Art Exposed this year. We understand it is not the same experience as viewing the work in person but it is our hope you will still be able to appreciate our very talented students in their art-making skills. We are saddened to say we were not able to represent all students and some amazing works of art because of the lack of images that were available. We would also like to thank the Shaker Schools Foundation for all their support in making this event possible.

The Shaker Schools Foundation is proud to host “Art Exposed 2020,” a virtual art show featuring online galleries of artwork by Shaker Heights High School and Middle School students!

Please enjoy our students’ showcase of artwork from a variety of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, photography, mixed media, and technology-assisted graphic design.

Please use the arrows or click on the image to view the gallery and hover over the image to see the artist’s name.

Shaker’s fine and performing arts program is a vital component of the Shaker experience. You can support this rich tradition!

Middle School Art Show

SMS Visual Arts Program

Teachers: Mrs. Richard Casselberry and Dr. Kathy Manning

The SMS Visual Arts Course is a year-long course. This program offers students an understanding of the foundations of art (elements and principles of art/design). It also provides exploration in both two and three-dimensional art-making through a variety of art media/technology. 

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High School Art Show

Art Exploration

Teachers: Katelyn Diemand-Yauman, Meryl Haring, James Rodems, Kris Walter

Art Exploration is a full-year course primarily for 9th-grade students but open to students of all levels and grades. There is an emphasis on technical, two-dimensional drawing skills. Art history, material, and technique practices are highlighted in each unit of study. Students also develop a portfolio for upper-level art courses.

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Ceramics I, II, III

Ceramics II

• Begin working in white clay, porcelain, and red clay bodies
• Study of more sophisticated concepts and clay techniques.
• Emphasis on student choice, utilizing diverse media.
• Emphasis on participation in regional art exhibitions

Jewelry and Metals I, II, III

Teachers:  Mrs. Haring- Jewelry I,  Ms. DeMauro- Jewelry II & III

Jewelry and Metals can be taken for three consecutive years starting in the 10th grade. Students will explore a variety of techniques and procedures in the jewelry-making process. Mediums students work with: enamels, metal, silver, stones, paper, glass and metal clay.

• Methods – Soldering, Cutting metal, Piercing metal, Cloisonné enameling process, Casting rings, Setting stones, Photo etching, Forming metal and 3-D printing, with Form 3 printer.
• Produce – Cloisonné enamel piece, rings, box, picture frames, earrings, cuff bracelets, necklace, belt buckles and rings. Students will also create works for the Cleveland Clinic Expressions. Research and explore different processes, create their own line of jewelry.

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Photography

Teachers: James Rodems and Kathleen Fleming

CREATIVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I

The fine arts will be covered with the application of digital photography, Lightroom, Bridge, and Photoshop fundamentals. Students will learn the history of photography and how it pertains to our contemporary culture while reviewing the elements of design and aesthetics.

CREATIVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II

Kenyon Academic Partnership (KAP) and Honors

Students who take this course already have had a full year of Creative Digital Photography I. This class emphasizes the building of your photographic portfolio. Students are required to take photos throughout the summer to start their portfolio at the start of the school year. Students build upon the previous year’s techniques and photographic fundamentals. Students will further learn how to use their digital camera including the technical fundamentals as well as creative and experimental techniques as they relate to both realistic and abstract images. This course uses Adobe Photoshop, Bridge and Lightroom for editing photographs. Technical aspects of digital photography will be taught, and other techniques used to improve and prepare one’s work as it relates to their portfolio.

KAP students can earn college credit from Kenyon College.

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The Nature of Drawing

Teacher: Kris Walter

The Nature of Drawing is a full-year honors course for students who have had Art Exploration (grades 10-12). Students will create observational studies of the landscape, still life and self-portrait. Students will learn about the art of antiquity and how it pertains to contemporary art. They will explore their own individual creative processes and self-expression. Students will also become familiar with careers in the visual arts through scheduled college presentations, field trips and artist demonstrations.

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HL Oil Painting

Teacher: Meryl Haring

• Color theory and oil painting practices
• Observational study exercises, still life, portrait and landscape
• Master techniques and art styles
• College presentations, museum field trips and critiques
• Home studio assignments
• Studio Work (SW) portfolio series
• Process Portfolio (PP)

Please use the arrows or click on the image to view the gallery and hover over the image to see the artist’s name.

Shaker’s fine and performing arts program is a vital component of the Shaker experience. You can support this rich tradition!

IB/Advanced Portfolio Class

Teacher: Karen DeMauro

In this course, students will develop a strong independent work ethic in the studio setting and cooperative learning environment. They will create work where subject matter, artistic ideas and technique are combined well to produce work that shows an understanding of how art makes meaning. They will do this by creating a series of five pieces throughout the year.

Students will also build a portfolio of 16-20 works of art for college admission in the Visual Arts.

IB students will complete: Process Portfolio, Comparative Study and IB Exhibition.

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Faith Jalango

Anne Domingo

Katie Love

Aaliyah Williams

Louise Spadoni

Grace McCormack

Lane Murray

Kya Goodwin

Olivia McDowell

Sareh Cawley

Shalom Scott

Eliana Good

Ryan Skull 

ILLUSTRATION & DIGITAL DESIGN I

Teacher: Keaf Holliday

Students will:

• Learn professional studio and computer techniques in advertisement.
• Create black and white line and tone art.
• Download, scan and manipulate images on the computer.

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MULTIMEDIA

Teacher: Keaf Holliday

Grade 12 Students Will:

• Learn multimedia advertisement through video film, audio sound, 2D and 3D animation.
• Create a multimedia presentation combining art and music.
• Produce independent projects.

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ILLUSTRATION & DIGITAL DESIGN II

Teacher: Keaf Holliday

Students will:

• Learn advertisement techniques creating package designs, logo applications and product illustrations.
• Design/illustrate full-color compositions.
• Problem-solve with different techniques, including logos, posters, subjects and themes.

Please use the arrows or click on the image to view the gallery and hover over the image to see the artist’s name.

Shaker’s fine and performing arts program is a vital component of the Shaker experience. You can support this rich tradition!

Art Exposed Teacher Posters

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