Art Course Offerings 2018-2019
Course # |
Course Name |
Grades |
Prereq. # |
Prereq. Name |
Credits |
Course Description |
ART1000 |
Drawing I |
9-12 |
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0.5 |
In this course students will focus on using the elements and principles of design to create 2-dimensional artwork. Through the use of various media (pencil, charcoal, chalk, oil pastels, and pen & ink) students will learn and understand that drawing is the foundation in art and will benefit students in all other studies of art. Students will work with simple still life, figure drawing, perspective drawing (one, two, and three-point) to further develop their skills. Many advanced techniques such as value, proportion, foreshortening, and more will be covered throughout the course. In the graphics portion of this course, the relief printmaking process will be used to create a variety of prints. Literacy will be infused into the art curriculum to enhance individual reading, writing, and verbal communication. |
ART2000 |
Drawing II |
9-12 |
ART1000 |
Drawing I and Instructor Approval |
0.5
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This advanced class will scaffold on knowledge acquired in Drawing 1 and continue on to more advanced drawing techniques and idea development. Students will meet with the instructor to map their chosen course study before being allowed entry to the class. Possible areas of focus could include graphite, charcoal, pastel, ink, mixed media, and printmaking. Prerequisite of Drawing 1 and instructor approval are necessary to take this course.
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ART1010 |
Painting I |
9-12 |
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0.5 |
Throughout the painting course, students will be provided an intensive study of colors and techniques. The students will explore color utilizing, color mixing, proper brush techniques, proper tinting and shading, the creation of a color wheel, use of watercolors and acrylic paints, and painting on a hard surface. This course will focus on many instrumental painters from the past through the present, as well as monumental art movements throughout history. Literacy will be infused into the art curriculum to enhance individual reading, writing, and verbal communication. |
ART2050 |
Painting II |
9-12 |
ART1010 |
Painting I and Instructor Approval |
0.5 |
This advanced class will scaffold on knowledge acquired in Painting I and continue on to more advanced painting techniques and idea development. Student will meet with the instructor to map their chosen course study before being allowed entry to this class. Possible areas of focus could include watercolor, acrylic, oil, or mixed media.
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ART1050 |
Jewelry |
9-12 |
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0.5 |
An intensive study of three-dimensional design on a small scale is the emphasis of study in this course. We will study designs of past cultures and artists. We then use this inspiration, along with the elements and principles of design, to create jewelry that is at an advanced level, practical, and functional. Students will be involved in creative problem solving as they are taught and then given the objective to create a piece of jewelry, while having access to a variety of materials and specialized tools. Literacy will be infused into the art curriculum to enhance individual reading, writing, and verbal communication. |
ART1070 |
Fibers |
9-12 |
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0.5 |
Students will explore a wide variety of fiber art mediums while creating and working with two and three dimensional forms. Using knowledge of design and various techniques, students will create practical artwork to express their creativity. Students will be introduced to the fiber artwork of a variety of cultures as well as fiber artists. Course projects will include: a variety of paper making techniques, batik, silk painting, basketry, silkscreen designing, and collage. On and off loom weaving may also be explored. Literacy will be infused into the art curriculum to enhance individual reading, writing, and verbal communication. |
ART1100/ ART2200 |
AP Art * |
9-12 |
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2.0 art credits and instructor approval |
1 |
The Advanced Placement Art series of classes prepares students to create a well-rounded portfolio for submission to the AP Board in the spring. During each semester, the students will address quality, concentration, and breadth in their choice of drawing, painting, pottery, sculpture, or other mixed media/techniques art. It is expected that all AP students take a leadership role in the classroom/studio by sharing their work and strategies with entry level students. AP students are expected to advocate for themselves and work on projects and explore the medium independently. AP Students are also expected to explore the elements and principles of design, a variety of artistic styles, important artists and cultural, and historical contexts and bring those aspects and influences into their work. All AP students are required to improve their technique through self-reflection, critiques, and artist explorations. |
ART1020 |
Ceramics I |
9-12 |
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0.5 |
Students will learn the different methods used in hand-building pottery (pinch, coil, slab, and draped), the various techniques of glazing, and the steps involved in throwing on a pottery wheel. Ceramic vessels of past cultures will be the inspiration for several of our assignments, as will the ceramics of present day ceramic artists. Students will create seven hand-built vessels, three wheel-thrown vessels, and one final series consisting of three pots. Literacy will be infused into the art curriculum to enhance individual reading, writing, and verbal communication. |
ART1040 |
Ceramics II |
9-12 |
ART1020 |
Ceramics I and Instructor Approval |
0.5 |
This advanced class will scaffold on knowledge acquired in Ceramics 1 and continue on to more advanced ceramic techniques and idea development. Students will meet with the instructor to map their chosen course study before being allowed entry to the class. Possible areas of focus could include the techniques of either hand-built pottery or wheel-thrown. |
ART1060 |
Computer Graphics |
9-12 |
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0.5 |
Students will use Photoshop software to explore the world of graphic design and how it is used in commercial art. A thorough study of the elements and principles of design will provide a foundation to creating successful graphic images. Students will create imagery used in fields of graphic design, as well as images used for personal use. Using gained knowledge of consumerism, students will create emotionally based images to persuade the viewers. Literacy will be infused into the art curriculum to enhance individual reading, writing, and verbal communication. |
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