Art Department
Art Department
Overview
Art is a universal and basic language. No society exists that does not create some form of art. The inclination to express oneself visually begins early. Its subsequent development is fundamental for every person and essential for society.
The art department's curriculum is comprised of a series of elective courses designed to broaden the students' awareness and skills in technical and aesthetic areas in the visual arts. There are two main classifications of the art curriculum at Althoff. The first is the two dimensional area. This area includes: photography, drawing, painting, and printmaking. The other classification is the three dimensional area which includes sculpture and ceramics. New students entering Althoff may sign up for Art 1 or Photo 1. The three dimensional areas are in the Art 2and advanced curriculums. Students wishing to explore these areas must first successfully complete Art 1.
Take a look at this Woesthaus pick -- http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHLinks.html
List of pieces for projects in art two and advanced ceramics/sculpture.
Works may be hand built or wheel thrown
These works are graded by quality of form and skill in craftsmanship. All works must have names and have finished bottoms to be considered for a grade. All works assume a unified theme and or design.
ART 2 needs 4 projects a ¼
ADVANCED needs 5 projects a ¼
Some sculptures count as two projects. This is at my discretion.
The list of available functional ware is suggested but not limited to the following:
Deep-dish pizza pan and
two medium size plates (Also doubles as a nacho pan and the plates may
be subbed with medium size bowls.)
Cookie jar
Soup tureen with ladle
Tea pitcher with at least 3 tumblers
Kitchen utensils crock with spoon rest and lidded grease jar
Old fashioned pitcher and basin
Set of 3 nesting bowls large salad bowl and 2 serving bowls or small plates.
4 matching soup/cereal bowls
Teapot
Carafe and at least three stemware pieces may be goblets 2 if handled.
Cake cover
Candle stick holders 4 matching
Set of 4 coffee mugs
Set of 4 pilsner glasses
Set of 4 pedestal mugs
Chip and dip container
Assorted decorative ware
Salt and pepper shakers plus serving tray
Creamer and sugar bowl with tray
Large Greek pots
Birdhouse
Assorted sculptures
Period copy pieces
Effigy pots
These are some of the works
we have made in the last few years if you want to do other things I’m open to
suggestion.
Spring exhibitions yielded
1st place award in drawing
Suzi Kniepkamp Art on the Square/ Congressional show
Artists Choice award for Pete Kassly Art on the square
Nick Schaefer Art on the Square/Congressional Show.
Congratulations for the following alumni for their accomplishments in the fields of art.
Art Educators:
Jennifer Reginski, Adjunct faculty Florissant Valley Comm. College, Lewis and Clark C.C., and S.W.I.C.
Marcia Brune, 4 years, Florissant School District.
Tricia Eilermann-Benker 2 Years Jennings School District
Graphic Design:
Maria Farner, A. G. Edwards St. Louis Mo
Pat Keefe, Interactive Designs, St. Louis Mo
Joe Costello, Great Dane Graphics, New Orleans Louisiana
Interior Designs:
Kim Herbeck, St. Louis Mo
Video Editor/Graphic Design:
John Williams III, Class of 1999 - Champaign, IL
Industrial
Design:
Lou Morton, Class of 2002 - University of Illinois
Assorted Fine and applied Arts:
Nicholas Gates, Sculptor/ Dancer - Recently Sold Three Works to Hip Hop star Nellie and appeared on the national TV show, “So you think you can Dance?”
Jeremy Bach - ecently featured in National Hot Rod Magazine for his Custom Car Creations
Kristen Reeb , Art Education McKendree College
Jessica Tebbe,Class of 2004, Art Major - Illinois College
Shelly Schindler, Class of 2005, Art Major - University of Illinois
Ryan Carron Master in Architecture Candidate, Arizona State University
B.J. Vogt, Master of Fine Art Candidate Washington University
Andy Miller Archetectural Engineering Kansas University
Pat Keefe Graphic Art Maryville University
Ann Perry Art Education Illinois State University
Tim Sternau Graphic Art Major Illinois State University
Lou Morton, Industrial Design University of Illinois.
Chelsea Murphy Art Major Washington University
Megan Pearson. Art Major Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Crystal Playter, Art Major Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Monica Stanley, Bachelor of Fine Arts - University of Illinois
Laura Karban, Art Major Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Jackie Hope, Graphics Art major Murray State University
Sarah Goetter, Art Major Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Jessica Werner, Art major Illinois State University
Julia Murphy, Art major Eastern Illinois University
Megan Wilson Architecture Kansas State
Chris Vogt, Art Education Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Ryan Crets, Animation Technology, University of Advancing Technologies
Austin Wolf,
Art Major, University of Illinois.
John Williams, Video Editor and Graphic Designer in Champaign Illinois
Ann Greiff,
Graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, Student Teaching Fall 2006
If there is any one I am missing please drop me a line and let us know. I would love to show you off on the art page
Subject Taught: Art
School graduated from(degrees, ect...): SIUE- B.F.A, Illinois State M.S. Studio Art
How many years have you been teaching at ACHS: 13 going on 14
E-mail: dmwhaus@peaknet.net
Something fun about yourself: I am an adjunct instructor at SWIC, I was a professional student, I almost became a monk. I never intended to teach High School.
Subject Taught: Freshman Science, and photography
How many years have you been teaching at ACHS: Since the school opened!
Something fun about yourself: Mr. Beine has interests in woodworking, gardening and photography.
Name: Dave Woesthaus
