S A N M A R C O S H I G H S C H O O L
Art Department
V I S U A L A N D P E R F O R M I N G A R T S
Program Description
The SMHS Art department offers an array of courses, allowing students to explore mediums and find their concentration. With beginning and advanced options for each course, students can develop and mature as artists. SMHS offers three AP options for students who have a strong passion for continuing their art studies into the college level. Our department is accessible to all students to explore and direct their artistic journey through their high school years. Students can emphasize in one area or branch out into several areas while they are at SMHS.
Skills Acquired
The San Marcos Art Department has a comprehensive selection of courses in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Photography and Digital Arts and AP Art & Design.
- Students become observant, reflective, critical thinkers capable of communicating and collaborating.
- Students are empowered to examine and create personal responses to the world around them, building confidence and a sense of individual identity.
- Students develop original ideas and apply design principles and art elements effectively.
- Students participate in industry standard experiences for authentic learning opportunities.
- Students gain foundational skills required to move to a more advanced level which prepares them for post high school training, resume building or career opportunities.
- Students can utilize art classes as an outlet and space for expression and innovation.
- Students have the opportunity to boost their college and career ready computer and technical skills while taking specific art classes.
- Students are expected to meet deadlines working within groups and as individuals.
Clubs
ASB Visual Art Club, ASB Painting Club
Student Shows, Performances, Competitions & Field Trips
Annual Channelkeeper Art Contest, Biannual SB Student Art Fund Grandparent Show, SB Student Art Fund Online Show, PTA Reflections, SM School-wide Spring Art Show
San Marcos Art Department Courses
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Freehand Drawing // Designed for the student who likes to draw or has an interest in learning to draw. They desire to improve their skills drawing from observation. Students will learn how to use dry media such as graphite, colored pencils, charcoal, soft and oil pastels, and wet media such as ink, watercolors and sketch n’ wash. This class prepares you to be successful in the Painting 1 class. |
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Color and Design // Designed for the student who likes to create two and three dimensional works of art using color, shapes, line, patterns, etc. Students will learn how to create compelling compositions and use a wide variety of art materials such as, colored pencils, oil pastels, paper cutting and a variety of paints. |
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Photography // Students who like to express themself through photographs and want to learn more about what it takes to make great compositions and compelling images. Learn historical photographic processes, and digital photography using a DSLR camera and Photoshop. |
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Sculpture & Metalsmithing// Students who enjoy working with their hands. Students who want to learn how to construct dynamic forms using physical materials such as clay, wire, wood, paper, and board. This class is for students who want to learn metalsmithing techniques like cutting and soldering to make jewelry and other metal works. |
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Digital Art and Design // Students who enjoy working with computers and want to learn how to combine art elements and text to create powerful, compelling graphic designs. Students enjoy manipulating photographs and learning new software. This class gives students a great beginning to building a digital portfolio and to gain a strong foundation in web design and animation. |
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Painting // Students who are confident in their drawing from observation skills and want to grow their ability in painting. This class is for students who are interested in learning more about painting ideation and learn to use a variety of media including acrylics, gouache, oils, watercolor, inks and dyes. |
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San Marcos Art Department Teachers
Andrew Vogel
My name is Mr. Vogel and I teach beginning sculpture, jewelry and advanced/AP sculpture. I am in my tenth year teaching art here at San Marcos and enjoy every minute of it. I began my love of art at a very early age and received an Associates degree in studio art from SBCC and a Bachelor's degree in studio art from UCSB. I then acquired my art teaching credential from Brandman University. My classes are for students who enjoy designing, constructing, and creating various projects in many different kinds of materials.
(805) 967-4581 x5598
avogel@sbunified.org
Katie Garibay
I was born and raised in Santa Barbara, and attended San Marcos as a student, where I fell in love with the visual arts. I went on to major in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Painting at the College of Creative Studies at UCSB. I earned my teaching credential at Westmont College, and taught elementary school art for three years before making the move to San Marcos, my alma mater, where I teach AP Studio Art & Design, Beginning and Advanced Painting, and Freehand Drawing. I love sharing my passion for art with my students, and inspiring each other in class each day. When I am not teaching, I enjoy creating my own plein air paintings, surfing, and spending time in nature with my husband and children.
(805) 967-4581 x5634
kgaribay@sbunified.org
Magda Barnes
Visual art made an impact on me throughout my youth, so much so that I decided in high school that I wanted to be an art teacher. I graduated Westmont College with a teaching credential and bachelor in fine art and Boston University with a masters in art education. I have had the opportunity to teach across all grades, kindergarten through college, and am happy to now be part of the San Marcos Art Department team! Over the years, I have taught beginning and advanced classes such as freehand drawing, color and design, ceramics, and printmaking. I enjoy empowering students with the tools and skills to successfully unleash their creativity. .
(805) 967-4581 x5634
mbarnes@sbunified.org
Walter Bazylewicz
I love teaching art and started my teaching career in 1989. Over the years, I have taught in every grade K through 12 and worked in a variety of school settings from inner city to rural environments. My career has taken me through four different states and five school districts. I am a proud graduate of Michigan State University where I obtained my teaching certification. From MSU, I also acquired a BA in Studio Art, a BA In Video Production, and a MS in Athletic Administration. Eventually, I would add an Educational Administration Certification from Southern Oregon University. Before starting my teaching career, I worked as a graphic designer for a sign company and took on many freelance assignments. Since I started my teaching career, I have worn many hats in the classroom, teaching photography, ceramics, introductory art, yearbook, video production, graphic design, advanced art, and even some subjects outside of the art curriculum. Currently I am excited to teach digital art & design at SMHS.
(805) 967-4581 x5607
wbazylewicz@sbunified.org
Michelle Rainville
I love working with students and seeing their creative and artistic skills blossom or grow. I earned my BFA in Graphic Design from CSU Fullerton and worked in that field for ten years. I earned my Art Education credential from CSU Long Beach. I have taught all grade levels and joined the art department at San Marcos in 1996 as the ceramics teacher. I currently teach AP Art & Design, Advanced Painting and Freehand Drawing. Over the years I have enjoyed continuing my own education by taking classes taught by local artists in a variety of printmaking techniques, plein air painting, and mixed media; and traveling to art educator workshops in contemporary painting in Chicago and fiber arts in Kansas City. In my free time you can find me on the ocean paddling with my husband and friends, out on the trails running, or in my yard gardening.
(805) 967-4581 x5593
mrainville@sbunified.org
Kelly Mitchell
Ms. Mitchell has been teaching high school Photography for over a decade, and has been at San Marcos HS since 2017. She has a MFA in Photography from the Academy of Art University & Brooks Institute, as well as a BFA in Art and Visual Culture Education from the University of Arizona. She has been a freelance photographer since 2004, and has had her work published, and exhibited internationally in Rome, Italy multiple times. In 2017 she re-opened the darkroom at SMHS and it remains the only operational HS darkroom in Santa Barbara. She also teaches an expanding digital photography curriculum which includes Photoshop and studio photography. She is currently teaching Photo 1 and Photo 2 at SMHS, and is looking to offer AP Photo in the coming years.
(805) 967-4581
kmitchell@sbunified.org
Karol Kolasa
I love having students find their own creativity in the arts. My own art interest started in High School in the Bay Area - where I took 4 years of art with the same teacher, who actually inspired me to later become an art teacher. Art at that time was a tremendous outlet and everyday I looked forward to attending my art class. I hope to bring this feeling to my own students and to foster creativity for those who may not even know that they have some talent in the arts! I graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a BA in Studio Art - and still love to create my own art. I also completed my teacher program at UC Santa Barbara with an ART Teaching Credential. My first Art teaching job was at Palms Springs High School, but now I am back in Santa Barbara enjoying teaching Freehand Drawing and Color and Design at San Marcos High School.
(805) 967-4581 x5559
akkolasa@sbunified.org
