Career Clusters Connected to the Art Department
Arts, audio/video technology and communications careers include designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing and publishing multimedia content. This field also involves the visual and performing arts, journalism and entertainment services.
The Art Courses listed below count for the BHS Computer Science 0.5 credit Graduation Requirement (Digital Art Foundations is a prerequisite):
20457 Yearbook 1 20450 Graphic Design 1
20458 Yearbook 2 20451 Graphic Design 2
Art Department Course Descriptions
Art Department Course Descriptions
1st Level Courses (No Prerequisites Required):
1st Level Courses (No Prerequisites Required):
20335 2D Art Foundations
0.5 credit - 1 semester (for either course)
Grades: 9-12
No Prerequisites
This course must be taken first before taking Drawing and Printmaking 1 and/or Painting 1. In this course students begin the study of art history and the elements and principles of art. 2D Foundations concentrates on Two dimensional media: drawing, design, painting and printmaking.
Priority Standards:
- Apply optimal techniques to complete artistic work.
- Evaluate artistic work.
- Adjust the design thinking process through experimentation utilizing the Studio Habits of Mind.
- Refine and/or select artistic work for presentation.
20336 3D Art Foundations
0.5 credit - 1 semester
Grades: 9-12
No Prerequisites
This course must be taken first before taking Ceramics 1 and/or Sculpture 1. In this course students begin the study of art history and heritage and the elements and principles of art as it applies to sculpture. 3D Foundations concentrates on Three dimensional media: ceramics (clay), recycled art, plaster, and art metals.
Priority Standards:
- Apply optimal techniques to complete artistic work.
- Evaluate artistic work.
- Adjust the design thinking process through experimentation utilizing the Studio Habits of Mind.
- Refine and/or select artistic work for presentation.
20449 Digital Art Foundations
0.5 credit - 1 semester
Grades: 9-12
No Prerequisites
This course must be taken first before taking Photography 1, Yearbook, and/or Graphic Design. This course offers a foundation in the fundamental skills of digital art. The course is divided into one-quarter photography instruction and one-quarter graphic design instruction. Students will learn the basics of photography by using a DSLR camera in manual mode. Basic Photoshop skills will be applied to photographs. Students will learn introductory graphic design skills and knowledge using Adobe Illustrator. Digital fine art and commercial products will be produced. Students will learn how high-quality design is created using fundamental art principles.
Priority Standards:
- Apply optimal techniques to complete artistic work.
- Adjust the design thinking process through experimentation utilizing the Studio Habits of Mind.
- Refine and/or select artistic work for presentation.
20467 World Art History
0.5 credit - 1 semester
Grades: 11-12
No Prerequisites
World Art History is a class for art students as well as students interested in the ideas and influences that make up our history. The ideas and values of people throughout history are mirrored both in their actions as well as their art. This class will survey art from prehistoric times up to present day contemporary art. It will explore the major ideas and artworks that shaped and are continuing to shape our world. The course is project based.
Priority Standards:
- Evaluate artistic work.
- Analyze representative artists, techniques, and periods.
- Adjust the design thinking process through experimentation utilizing the Studio Habits of Mind.
2nd Level Courses (1 Prerequisite Required):
2nd Level Courses (1 Prerequisite Required):
20331 Drawing And Printmaking 1
0.5 credit - 1 semester
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: 2D Art Foundations
This class is for students who successfully completed 2D Art Foundations and want to more deeply explore drawing and printmaking techniques and mediums. Emphasis will be placed on the design elements of line, shape, texture, and color and the design principles of proportion and perspective. Focus will be on practicing realistic drawing techniques and creating detailed prints. Introduction to traditional and contemporary drawing and printmaking will be incorporated into the lab experiences.
Priority Standards:
- Apply optimal techniques to complete artistic work.
- Evaluate artistic work.
- Adjust the design thinking process through experimentation utilizing the Studio Habits of Mind.
- Refine and/or select artistic work for presentation.
20333 Painting 1
0.5 credit - 1 semester
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: 2D Art Foundations
This class is for students who successfully completed 2D Art Foundations and want to more deeply explore the medium of paint. Emphasis will be placed on the design elements of line, shape, texture, form, and color, as well as the principles of movement, pattern, repetition, rhythm, and variety. Focus will be on creating paintings using watercolors, oil paints, and acrylic paints. Introduction to traditional and contemporary painting will be incorporated into the lab experiences.
Priority Standards:
- Apply optimal techniques to complete artistic work.
- Evaluate artistic work.
- Adjust the design thinking process through experimentation utilizing the Studio Habits of Mind.
- Refine and/or select artistic work for presentation.
20337 Ceramics 1
0.5 credit - 1 semester
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: 3D Art Foundations
This class is for students who successfully completed 3D Art Foundations and want to more deeply explore the medium of clay. Emphasis will be placed on the design elements, line, shape, texture and color. Focus will be on the hand building techniques and wheel throwing. Functional as well as sculptural applications will be explored. Introduction to traditional and historical ceramic arts will be incorporated into the lab experiences.
Priority Standards:
- Apply optimal techniques to complete artistic work.
- Evaluate artistic work.
- Adjust the design thinking process through experimentation utilizing the Studio Habits of Mind.
- Refine and/or select artistic work for presentation.
20339 Sculpture 1
0.5 credit - 1 semester
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: 3D Art Foundations
This class is for students who successfully completed 3D Art Foundations and want to more deeply explore the mediums of Art Metals, Glass Mosaic, and in-the-round sculpture in mediums other than clay (wire, plaster, paper, wood, "found objects", adhesives, and more!) . Emphasis will be placed on the design elements, line, shape, texture, and color. Functional as well as sculptural applications will be explored. Traditional and historical sculptural arts will be incorporated into the lab experiences.
Priority Standards:
- Apply optimal techniques to complete artistic work.
- Evaluate artistic work.
- Adjust the design thinking process through experimentation utilizing the Studio Habits of Mind.
- Refine and/or select artistic work for presentation.
20465 Photography 1
0.5 credit - 1 semester
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Digital Art Foundations
This course expands off the basic knowledge and skills presented in Digital Art Foundations to develop intermediate technical skills with a DSLR digital camera. Students will master how to correctly expose and focus photographs in manual mode. Composition and aesthetic qualities of photos will be studied and applied to work. Students will learn intermediate Photoshop skills, including methods of creating original digital art in the program. Additionally, students will learn about the history of photography as related to their projects.
Priority Standards:
- Apply optimal techniques to complete artistic work.
- Evaluate artistic work.
- Adjust the design thinking process through experimentation utilizing the Studio Habits of Mind.
- Refine and/or select artistic work for presentation.
20450 Graphic Design 1
*Meets Computer Science requirement
0.5 credit - 1 semester
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Digital Art Foundations
Students will gain a more in-depth understanding of graphic design and related careers. They will create both digital illustrations and professional products using Adobe Illustrator. Students will study how to create high quality design for an intended audience
Priority Standards:
- Apply optimal techniques to complete artistic work.
- Evaluate artistic work.
- Adjust the design thinking process through experimentation utilizing the Studio Habits of Mind.
- Refine and/or select artistic work for presentation.
3rd Level Courses (2 Prerequisites Required):
3rd Level Courses (2 Prerequisites Required):
20332 Drawing and Printmaking 2
** LAUDE COURSE **
0.5 credit - 1 semester
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: 2D Art Foundations AND Drawing and Printmaking 1
This is a Laude Course. This class is for students who successfully completed Drawing and Printmaking 1 with a grade of B or better and want to continue to draw and print at an advanced level. Emphasis will continue to be placed on the design elements of line, shape, texture, and color and the design principles of proportion and perspective. Focus will be on creating large realistic drawings, and creating large detailed prints. A variety of drawing and printmaking materials will be explored with room for student choice on their preferred painting medium.. Practices of traditional and contemporary drawing and printmaking styles will be incorporated into the lab experiences.
Priority Standards:
- Apply optimal techniques to complete artistic work.
- Evaluate artistic work.
- Adjust the design thinking process through experimentation utilizing the Studio Habits of Mind.
- Refine and/or select artistic work for presentation.
20334 Painting 2
** LAUDE COURSE **
0.5 credit - 1 semester
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: 2D Art Foundations AND Painting 1
This is a Laude Course. This class is for students who successfully completed Painting 1 with a grade of B or better and want to work with paint on an advanced level. Emphasis will continue to be placed on the design elements of line, shape, texture, form, and color, as well as the principles of movement, pattern, repetition, rhythm, and variety. Focus will be on creating advanced paintings using watercolors, oil paints, and acrylic paints with room for student choice on their preferred painting medium. Practices of traditional and historical painting styles will be incorporated into the lab experiences.
Priority Standards:
- Apply optimal techniques to complete artistic work.
- Evaluate artistic work.
- Adjust the design thinking process through experimentation utilizing the Studio Habits of Mind.
- Refine and/or select artistic work for presentation.
20338 Ceramics 2
** LAUDE COURSE **
0.5 credit
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: 3D Art Foundations AND Ceramics 1
This is a Laude Course. This class is for students who successfully completed Ceramics 1 with a grade of B or better and want to work with clay at an advanced level. Emphasis will continue to be placed on the design elements, line, shape, texture, and color. Focus will be on advanced hand building techniques, advanced wheel throwing, and advanced high fire glaze application. Functional as well as sculptural applications will continue to be explored. Exploration of traditional and historical ceramic arts will be incorporated into the lab experiences.
Priority Standards:
- Apply optimal techniques to complete artistic work.
- Evaluate artistic work.
- Adjust the design thinking process through experimentation utilizing the Studio Habits of Mind.
- Refine and/or select artistic work for presentation.
20340 Sculpture 2
** LAUDE COURSE **
0.5 credit
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: 3D Art Foundations AND Sculpture 1
This is a Laude Course. This class is for students who successfully completed Sculpture 1 with a grade of B or better and want to work with sculpture mediums other than clay at an advanced level. Emphasis will continue to be placed on the design elements, line, shape, texture, and color. Focus will be on advanced meals techniques such as soldering, advanced soldered stained glass, and advanced 3D Sculpture work such as Installation and Environmental. Functional as well as sculptural applications will continue to be explored. Exploration of traditional and historical sculptural arts will continue to be incorporated into the lab experiences.
Priority Standards:
- Apply optimal techniques to complete artistic work.
- Evaluate artistic work.
- Adjust the design thinking process through experimentation utilizing the Studio Habits of Mind.
- Refine and/or select artistic work for presentation.
20466 Photography 2
** LAUDE COURSE **
0.5 credit - 1 semester
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Digital Foundations AND Photography 1
An advanced course in photography that will focus on the high-level uses of a DSLR camera. Different types of lenses, filters, and lighting will be explored. Students will learn about advanced applications of Adobe Photoshop to edit their photography. Students will also research important historical and contemporary photographers and understand career options related to photography.
Priority Standards:
- Apply optimal techniques to complete artistic work.
- Evaluate artistic work.
- Adjust the design thinking process through experimentation utilizing the Studio Habits of Mind.
- Refine and/or select artistic work for presentation.
20451 Graphic Design 2
** LAUDE COURSE **
0.5 credit - 1 semester
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Digital Foundations AND Graphic Design 1
Students build off of their knowledge gained in Graphic Design 1 to create products using advanced skills and techniques in Adobe Illustrator. Students will spend the majority of the course producing a large-scale project of personal interest such as a food truck design, board game design, or illustrated children's book.
Priority Standards:
- Apply optimal techniques to complete artistic work.
- Evaluate artistic work.
- Adjust the design thinking process through experimentation utilizing the Studio Habits of Mind.
- Refine and/or select artistic work for presentation.
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