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Kristen Maniscalco graduated from Coloma High School in 2001. She then attended Southwestern Michigan College, and received an associate in arts with honors in 2003. Kristen transferred to Michigan State University, where she earned a B.F.A. with honors in Art and Art Education, with an emphasis in Ceramics. While in school, Kristen was active in M.S.U.’s Ceramics Club, and participated in art exhibitions at SMC, as well as a three-person art show at Michigan State’s Horticulture Greenhouse. She also exhibits her work during the annual Michigan Art Education Association’s art exhibit. She is currently working on a portfolio for Graduate School. |
| The goal of our introductory art classes is to have students become familiar and comfortable with proper art terminology and a variety of techniques specific to mostly drawing and design, with an introduction to three-dimensional design media. Students are challenged to think critically and asked to solve problems related to design and intent given in each assignment. | |
| The Art II classes are a combination of drawing, painting, and printmaking. Critical thinking and problem solving is even more emphasized. Students’ creativity is challenged, and group critique sessions are held more frequently. | |
| Advanced Art is similar to an independent study class. If students are taking Advanced Art for the first time, there are specific assignments that are required to be completed. Specific restrictions and media are listed in the instructions. | |
| All Advanced Art students must choose two subject areas: one for class assignments, and one for their altered sketchbooks. These subject areas are to be researched outside of class and used as inspiration and ideas for their assignments. These subjects also connect students to the world around them, and teach them how to express their feelings and ideas about the world through visual language. | |
| The bases of the levels of ceramics classes are the same as the art classes: solidifying ceramic terminology, rules and concepts, and learning how to build basic structures in a variety of construction methods. Advanced students are required to used advanced concepts and connect much more meaning to their work. Research of ceramic artists is also strongly emphasized. | |
| Oh yes, and we also have fun creating! | |