The New Geneva Christian Leadership Academy 
 
Advancing the Kingdom of Christ through Scholarship, Leadership and Action
School Of The Reforming Arts
Reforming the Visual Arts
The Visual Arts: History, Techniques, and Christian Philosophy

ART 100 - Readings in the Philosophy of Art. Correspondence only


ART 101 - CALLIGRAPHY: Creation – 1400s (The Visual Arts, Pt. 1)

(This course will be repeated in the spring, 2011)

 

Beginning in the Book of Genesis, students will learn of God’s organic definition and purpose for the visual arts. Interwoven into the technical instruction of the art of calligraphy, they will gain an understanding of the important use of art as a language, and the many ways artisans worked their trades throughout ancient history. Students will work with calligraphy pen & inks, and gold leaf paint.

 

On-Campus Course Schedule:

10wks.(Mondays) Sept.13-Nov.22, 6:30-8:30PM (No class on Sept.27th)
Campus Location: 222 Harrell Street Downtown Appomattox VA

 

Tuition: $200.00 (2 Credit Hours @$100/hr) Instructor: Jane Raymond

 

Student materials required for this class:

NOTE: No supplies except pencils may be used for first class, so if you have questions about supplies, details will be explained then.

-          2H pencil; kneaded eraser

-          calligraphy “dip” pen holder (not a cartridge-ink model)

-          at least 3 flat writing nibs: one for thin lines & two thicker ones         

              (approx. #1 & #3)

-          black writing ink (other optional colors will be used, but limited: browns, yellows, blues, reds, green…)

-          gold-leaf paint (small amount)

-          paint brushes: thin round, sizes approx. #0-4

-          12” or 18” plastic T-square

-          10-12” plastic triangle

-          smooth parchment paper for final project (at least 11x14”)    


 

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ART 102 - PERSPECTIVE DRAWING: 1400s – 1700s (The Visual Arts, Pt.2) 

 (slotted for spring, 2011)

 

Visual art was becoming more prominent in the world after its earlier stage. The Classical Period was very influential in society, especially for decorative religious purposes by the Roman Catholic Church. With the dawn of The Reformation, however, the purpose and style of the visual arts was greatly challenged. Students will become familiar with a number of famous, classical master artists, as they also study the science of perspective drawing. They will gain a better insight into the reasons why Christians had such little influence through the language of the visual arts during later years. 

 

On-Campus Course Schedule: (Spring, 2011)
Campus Location: 222 Harrell Street Downtown Appomattox VA

 

Tuition:      Instructor: Jane Raymond

 

Student materials required for this class:

 

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Future Art Courses Being Considered:

ART 103 - Watercolors: 1700s-1900s (The Visual Arts, Pt.3) 

ART 104 - Acrylic Painting: 1900s-present (The Visual Arts, Pt.4)


 Teacher Information:

 

     Jane C. Raymond graduated from SUNY, Farmingdale, in 1976, with a degree in Advertising Art & Design. Throughout the next 14 years, she acquired a wealth of additional education while professionally working at various establishments, such as newspapers, advertising agencies, graphic studios, and book publishing houses. Jane also taught art at a Christian school in NY, and operated her own graphic design studio for more than 12 years, and has written numerous articles regarding the early training of art from a Christian perspective for home educators. After moving to VA in 1998, she continued to teach students in the visual arts, and presently teaches at The Reformed Bible Church Home Educators’ Academy and The New Geneva Christian Leadership Academy.

Contact: Eccl3@earthlink.net 

 

 

All Course fees are to be paid to the Institute For Theonomic Reformation (ITR) in Support of its Non-Profit Work in Advancing the Kingdom of Christ.                                   
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