4000 (2D ART)

Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students

taking this course engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics,

production, and integrated studies and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical

and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about

artwork and the nature of art; create two-dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their

work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and

presentational skills. They identify ways to utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and community

resources.

Recommended Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, or 12

Credits: a 1-semester course for 1 credit

Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma

Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40

with Technical Honors diplomas

4024

Art History (ART HIST) 

Art History is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students taking Art History engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production. Students study works of art and artifacts from world cultures, engage in historically relevant studio activities; utilize research skills to discover social, political, economic, technological, environmental, and historical trends and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers. 

• Recommended Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 

• Required Prerequisites: none 

• Recommended Prerequisites: none 

• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester 

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas 

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma 

4040

Ceramics (L) (CERAMICS) 

Ceramics is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in ceramics engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create works of art in clay utilizing the processes of hand building, molds, wheel throwing, slip and glaze techniques, and the firing processes. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers. 

• Recommended Grade: 10, 11, 12 

• Required Prerequisites: none 

• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art (L), Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art (L) High School Course Titles and Descriptions 2022-2023 96 

• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. 

The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized. • Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas 

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma 

• Laboratory Course 

4060

Drawing (L) (DRAWING) 

Drawing is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in drawing engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create drawings utilizing processes such as sketching, rendering, contour, gesture, and perspective drawing and use a variety of media such as pencil, chalk, pastels, charcoal, and pen and ink. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers. 

• Recommended Grade: 10, 11, 12 

• Required Prerequisites: none 

• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art (L) 

• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized. 

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas High School Course Titles and Descriptions 2022-2023 97 

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma 

• Laboratory Course 

4064

Painting (L) (PAINTING) 

Painting is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students taking painting engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production that lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create abstract and realistic paintings, using a variety of materials such as mixed media, watercolor, oil, and acrylics as well as techniques such as stippling, gouache, wash, and impasto. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art- related careers. 

• Recommended Grade: 10, 11, 12 

• Required Prerequisites: none 

• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art (L) 

• Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized. 

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas 

• Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma 

• Laboratory course 

4086

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS I / GRAPHIC DESIGN I (10, 11, 12) This course enables students to gain experience on Apple/Macintosh computers using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop applications. 

● Students develop original artwork on the iMac’s by learning how to successfully combine type and imagery in every composition relating to the ever-popular field of Graphic Design. 

● Students will create logos, design original posters, and more by learning how to communicate successfully in an artistic format using Adobe applications. 

● Experiences addressing art history, art criticism, and aesthetics will be discussed throughout the course. Any student interested in pursuing a career in the graphic design field should take this course. 

● Students are required to purchase a 16GB or 32GB flash drive for this class. 

● Requirement: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art or Drawing I 

4040 (CERAMICS)

Ceramics is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in ceramics engage in

sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to

the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create works of art in clay utilizing the processes of hand building,

molds, wheel throwing, slip and glaze techniques, and the firing processes. They reflect upon and refine their

work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about

artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and

incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios,

and identify art-related careers.

Recommended Grade Level: 10, 11, or 12

Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Three-Dimensional Art (L) and Ceramics

Credits: a 1-semester course for 1 credit. The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction

at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized

Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma

Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40

with Technical Honors diplomas

4060 (DRAWING)

Drawing is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in drawing engage in

sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to

the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create drawings utilizing processes such as sketching, rendering,

contour, gesture, and perspective drawing and use a variety of media such as pencil, chalk, pastels, charcoal, and

pen and ink. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret,

theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and

discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the

resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

Recommended Grade Level: 10, 11, or 12

Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art (L) and Drawing

Credits: a 1-semester course for 1 credit. The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction

at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized.

Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma

Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40

with Technical Honors diplomas

More information coming available for grades 10-12

4082 Digital Design (L) (DIG DESIGN) 

Digital Design is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in digital design engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. They incorporate desktop publishing, multimedia, digitized imagery, computer animation, and web design. Students reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers. 

Recommended Grade: 10, 11, 12 

Required Prerequisites: none 

Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art (L) 

Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester. 

The nature of this course allows for 85 Indiana Department of Education High School Course Titles and Descriptions: 2024-2025 successive semesters of instruction at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized. 

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas 

Fulfills a Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 Academic Honors Diploma 

Laboratory Course 

4064 (PAINTING)

Painting is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students taking painting engage in

sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production that lead to

the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create abstract and realistic paintings, using a variety of materials

such as mixed media, watercolor, oil, and acrylics as well as techniques such as stippling, gouache, wash, and

impasto. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret,

theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and

discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the

resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

Recommended Grade Level: 10, 11, or 12

Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art (L), Drawing and Painting

Credits: a 1-semester course for 1 credit. The nature of this course allows for successive semesters of instruction

at an advanced level provided that defined proficiencies and content standards are utilized.

Fulfills requirement for 1 of 2 Fine Arts credits for Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma

Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40

with Technical Honors diplomas