Great Neck North High School - Arista Yearbook (Great Neck, NY)

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Expression in New Materials Overcoming many obstacles, the Art De- partment at North is aiming to achieve a program which will be within its physical limita- tions as well as up to date. The many recent innovations in the world of art, while increas- ing the possibilities of several courses, have made the need for additional space even more apparent. Corresponding to the need for physical ex- pansion is the need for expressive expansion in the work of each student. Students are no longer satisfied with traditional media and tools. Clay and tempera paint are not the only materials available anymore, and students are becoming aware of the creative possibili- ties offered by such materials as plexiglass and styrofoam. In co-operation with the Industrial Arts Department, many art students also have begun to investigate wood and metal and the opportunities for expression that they pre- sent. In an atmosphere of cramped space and ever-expanding use of new elements (as Mr. Shields says, Plastics are In ), the Art De- partment has managed to unify itself against the odds and encourage students to get in- volved. Mrs. Greta Armstrong, head of department Lloyd Miller Robert Printx L. Robert Shields 30 • •