(Grades 9,10,11,12) Five blocks per week - Full semester - 1.00 credit741 Art I
This basic art course introduces the elements of design: line, shape, color theory, balance, movement, value and texture. Working with a variety of media, both two and three dimensional, students will solve creative composition and design problems. Students will consider the history of culture in shaping visual expression and aesthetic values.
742 Art II (Grades 10, 11,12) Five blocks per week - Full semester - 1.00 Credit
: Successful completion of Art IPrerequisite
This intermediate art course furthers the students' exploration of the elements of design with strong emphasis on color theory. Through integrating these elements in increasingly complex ways, students learn to make informed creative choices while developing technical skills in a variety of color media. Projects accomplished in this class can be used as the foundation for developing an art portfolio. Students will further explore the history of art and the role of culture in shaping visual expression and aesthetic values.
743H Art III (Grades 10, 11,12) Five blocks per week - Full semester - 1.00 Credit
: Successful completion of Art IIPrerequisite
Students in this advanced art course will utilize the foundations of design and composition to solve sophisticated design problems. Independent creative choice will be emphasized as students complete projects to satisfy the basic requirements for an art portfolio. Students will become familiar with advanced educational opportunities and career issues pertaining to the field of art. Students will be required to exhibit their work and to participate in written/oral critiques. Students will be required to visit three galleries/museums and report on their findings both orally and in writing.
744H Art IV (Grade 12) Five blocks per week - Full semester - 1.00 credit
: Successful completion of Art III and Teacher recommendationPrerequisite
The development of a personal concentration in a specific area of art, and the completion of a general art portfolio will be the two primary objectives of Art IV. Students will deepen their understanding of their own artistic styles through designing and creating a body of work that is related by theme, media, design, or style. Students will show the breadth of their artistic development through the completion of their portfolios. This course will prepare students for studying art at the college level or beginning a career path in the arts. Students will be required to exhibit their portfolio and to participate in written and oral critiques. Students will be required to visit four museums/galleries and report on their findings both orally and in writing.
7445H Art V/750 Advanced Placement Studio Art (Grade 12) Five blocks per week - Full semester - 1.00 Credit
: Completion of Art IV with a minimum grade of A-Prerequisite
This course offers the student a college-level visual arts curriculum in the high school environment. Students who successfully complete the AP course may request credit from the college of university that they will attend. Students will be expected to produce a minimum of thirty works of art in a variety of media, techniques, and subject matter. Emphasis is placed on drawing from observation; the application of color and design principles; understanding of the fundamentals of three dimensional design; the development of a body of work that is of the students own choosing; recognition of the history of art and its role in the development of visual ideas; and application of the critique process in written and oral form. Students will be required to visit four museums/galleries and report on their findings both written and orally. The AP student will be required to submit a portfolio for the AP Examination to receive AP credit. The College Board charges a fee of approximately $83.00 for portfolio review, which is the students responsibility.
731 Computer Art/Desktop Publishing I (Grades 9, 10,11,12) Five blocks per week - Full semester - 1.00 Credit
This course will introduce both the Elements of Art and the Principals of Design and their successful application through the media created with the computer, printer, scanner, software, and digital camera. The class will study the design process, computer techniques, and software used in advertising, digital photography, graphic design, illustration, fashion design, package design, and typography. Projects include: digital photography, logo design, package design, type exploration, and digital self-portrait.
732H Computer Art/Desktop Publishing II (Grades 10,11,12) Five blocks per week - Full semester - 1.00 Credit
: Successful completion of Computer Art I, Teacher recommendationPrerequisite
Students in this advanced course will build on the prior knowledge and experience of Computer Art I. Students will further develop their individual strengths by fine-tuning their knowledge, technique, application, and presentations. Students will be encouraged to solve open-ended assignments using their own ideas, techniques, and style. In addition to instruction and disciplined practice of techniques we will investigate the history of design and explore real world application of computer, software, and digital cameras. Projects include: animation, digital photography, sketch experiment, process book, poster design, illustration, and type exploration.