Art Course Descriptions
INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING
No. 1551 | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level: 9 - 12
Welcome to art where you will experience and explore a wide variety of art materials. This course serves as an introduction to flat mediums of art. Using the elements of design as our primary focus, students will be exposed to many art concepts needed in drawing, collage, and 2-dimensional mediums. Exposure to historical aspects of art will be incorporated into this class.
INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURE
No. 1552 | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level: 9 - 12
In this course, students will explore multiple sculpture materials and techniques including (but not limited to) clay, plaster, cardboard, wire, soft sculpture, and paper mache. Basic art elements and design principles will be explored as they relate to 3-dimensional art. Students will also learn about traditional and contemporary sculpture artists. Fee $5.00
INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING
No. 1553 | Course Credit .5 | Grade Level: 9 - 12
Welcome to the world of paint and color! This course is an introduction to the wide world of painting materials. Learn about acrylic and watercolor painting while exploring how color affects our experience of art. We will use basic art elements and design principles in our paintings. Influential painters will also be discussed. Fee $5.00
DRAWING I
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DRAWING II
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CERAMICS I
(Prerequisite: No. 1552)
No. 1562 | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level: 10 - 12
In this class you will learn various hand-building and glazing techniques as well as learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel. Emphasis will be on idea generation and creation of individual artworks. Students will be exposed to both traditional and contemporary ceramics artists, styles, and techniques. Get ready to get your hands dirty! Fee $15.00
CERAMICS II
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Mrs. Young discusses the options available in Ceramics.
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WATERCOLOR PAINTING
(Prerequisite: No. 1553 & 1560)
No. 1564 | Course Credit: .5 |Grade Level: 10 – 12
Watercolor painting class builds on skills and techniques taught in Intro to Painting. This in-depth study of watercolor painting will expose students to the various techniques to further an understanding of the medium and develop students’ confidence in using watercolor painting as a primary medium for artistic expression. Students will also learn about history, major styles and contemporary issues in watercolor painting. Fee $15.00
ACRYLIC PAINTING
(Prerequisite: No. 1553 & 1560)
No. 1565 | Course Credit .5 |Grade Level 10 - 12
Acrylic painting class builds on skills and techniques taught in Intro to Painting. Class will begin with a review of color mixing and brush techniques then dive into idea generation, color theory, style, perception, composition, and specific techniques related to students’ art interests. In this choice-based class, students will have many options for subject, style, theme and even additional materials. Fee $20.00
ART JOURNALING
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Advanced Art Methods
(Prerequisite: No. 1561 or No. 1563)
No. 1570 | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level: 11 - 12
Leave your legacy on our school! The Community Art class is designed to allow students an opportunity to participate in a group art project that will be displayed in the school and/or community for many years to come. This class will create a work of art in one of the following areas: mural, mosaic, or sculpture. Group participation is a must.
ADVANCED STUDIO ART
(Prerequisite: No. 1561 or No. 1563)
No. 1571 | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level: 11 - 12
Push yourself to create original art in this class. This class is designed as an in-depth independent study in one of the following areas: drawing, painting, design, pottery, sculpture, mural art, or video production. Students will explore a theme in art that will unify their projects. They must be responsible and motivated to succeed in this environment. This course may be taken one time per quarter up to a total of eight times. Fees are based on selected projects.
SCULPTURE I
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TELEVISION/VIDEO I
No. 1580 | Course Credit: 1 | Grade Level: 10 - 12
Lights… Camera… Action! Dive into the exciting world of television and video production. See what it takes to produce a video. Students will work in the areas of performance, production, and operations as well as learn the elements of media arts. Many secrets and tricks of the trade will be revealed. Students will produce videos that may be aired in school, on the school web site, or to the community through public access television. Program genres may include sequences, montages, short stories, and public service announcements. Students are required to provide their own SD card.
TELEVISION/VIDEO II
(Prerequisite: No. 1580)
No. 1581 | Course Credit: 1 (3 articulated CLC credits) | Grade Level: 10 - 12
Use your movie making skills to create some fun projects! This class is an extension of the skills learned in TV/Video Production I. Now that you know how to produce a video, you will get a chance to apply that knowledge in your own films. Productions may include short films, music videos, commercials, and many others. These videos may be aired in school, on the school web site, or in the community through public access television. Students are required to provide their own SD card.
BROADCAST MEDIA I
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