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π fulfills a specific COURSE graduation requirement
π« Advanced Placement (AP) Course
β Honors course
π Pre-requisite course(s) must be completed first
S1: Semester 1 Only
S2: Semester 2 Only
Sem: Semester course offered semester 1 or semester 2
FY: Full Year Course
Q: Quarter Course (must choose 2* or 4*)
*May be in different departments
Department Chair: Jordyn Roemer
jroemer@aacps.org
Fulfills These Requirements for Graduation:
Fulfills These Requirements for Graduation:
π FINE ARTS credit (1 full credit required)
π FINE ARTS credit (1 full credit required)
ELECTIVE credit
ELECTIVE credit
All courses are SEMESTER, .5 credit unless otherwise noted
All courses are SEMESTER, .5 credit unless otherwise noted
AP Courses are YEAR LONG. Must choose both sem 1 & sem 2.
AP Courses are YEAR LONG. Must choose both sem 1 & sem 2.
Recommended Sequence of Courses:
Recommended Sequence of Courses:
COURSE LISTINGS & DESCRIPTIONS
COURSE LISTINGS & DESCRIPTIONS
Foundations of Art (Prerequisite for ALL visual arts courses, semester course)
Foundations of Art (Prerequisite for ALL visual arts courses, semester course)
This course provides the foundation for the visual arts high school program of study. Students will experience a variety of media and processes while exploring two- and three-dimensional art problems in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. Critical and creative thinking skills will be integrated into all studio experiences.
2D Studio Art
2D Studio Art
Drawing & Painting
With a focus on drawing, painting, and mixed media, these courses will further your ability to create realistic works of art on a flat surface. Realism and abstraction are taught. More advanced classes focus on refining skills and preparation for AP Drawing.
Studio 1: 2D Art π (sem)
Studio 1: 2D Art π (sem)
Studio 2: 2D Art π (sem)
Studio 2: 2D Art π (sem)
H Studio 3: 2D Art πβ (S2 Only)
H Studio 3: 2D Art πβ (S2 Only)
AP Studio Art Drawing (FY, 1 credit)ππ«
AP Studio Art Drawing (FY, 1 credit)ππ«
Photo/Digital Processes
Photo/Digital Processes
Photography/Graphic Design
Learn to take better pictures AND edit them to improve quality and stylize. Students will improve composition skills and photo editing skills. Advanced lighting techniques and special effects explored in upper levels. Work with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create digital artworks.
Photo & Digital Proc 1 π (sem)
Photo & Digital Proc 1 π (sem)
Photo & Digital Proc 2 π (sem)
Photo & Digital Proc 2 π (sem)
H Photo & Digital Proc 3 πβ(S2 Only)
H Photo & Digital Proc 3 πβ(S2 Only)
AP Studio Art 2D Design (FY, 1 credit) ππ«
AP Studio Art 2D Design (FY, 1 credit) ππ«
3D Studio Art
3D Studio Art
Sculpture
With a focus on clay, 3D design, and additive and subtractive methods of sculpture making, these courses will further your ability to explore art in the round. more advanced classes focus on refining skills and preparation for AP 3D Art & Design.
Studio 1: 3D Art π (sem)
Studio 1: 3D Art π (sem)
Studio 2: 3D Art π (sem)
Studio 2: 3D Art π (sem)
H Studio 3: 3D Art πβ (S2 Only)
H Studio 3: 3D Art πβ (S2 Only)
AP Studio Art 3D Design (FY, 1 credit) ππ«
AP Studio Art 3D Design (FY, 1 credit) ππ«
MORE INFORMATION
MORE INFORMATION
For more detailed information about course descriptions, please visit AACPS' 2021-2022 Program of Study
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