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ceramics
ceramics
Ceramics I
Ceramics I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Basic ceramic design
Creative problem solving
Learn hand-building construction
Basic wheel throwing
Glazing techniques
Emphasis on aesthetics and art criticism
Projects, Activities, etc.: Thrown and hand-built pieces
Instructional Focus: Lab work
Ceramics II
Ceramics II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Ceramics I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Advanced ceramic design
Advanced hand building construction
Advanced wheel throwing
Advanced glazing techniques
Develop sets/series of functional forms
Continued emphasis on aesthetics and art criticism
Projects, Activities, etc.: Sets of functional forms and sculptural ceramic pieces
Instructional Focus: Lab work
Ceramics III
Ceramics III
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Ceramics II
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Course may be taken up to three trimesters, One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Offers students additional coursework to develop greater depth in studio discipline
Continued emphasis on art history, aesthetics and art production
Projects, Activities, etc.: Sets of functional forms and sculptural ceramic pieces
Instructional Focus: Lab work
AP Studio Art: 3-D Design (Ceramics/Sculpture)
AP Studio Art: 3-D Design (Ceramics/Sculpture)
Intended Audience: Grades 10 (with teacher approval), 11, and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Exploration of studio art at the college-level
Course is sponsored by the College Board
Students are expected to be able to work independently as an adult member of the class
Completion of a portfolio of three-dimensional related works focused on an inquiry-based investigation of material, processes, and ideas.
Portfolio [exam] submitted to College Board for review in May.
Course work will receive a separate grade from the teacher in addition to a rating from the College Board
Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of a portfolio of artwork
Instructional Focus: Comparable to an introductory college course in studio art
computer art
computer art
Computer Art I
Computer Art I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Coursework focuses on creative and artistic applications of computer art and technology. The course will also focus on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design as they apply to computer created artwork.
Technical skills relating to the use of the computer, software, visual composition, creative expression and communication will be taught.
Instructional Focus: Lab work
Computer Art II
Computer Art II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Computer Art I
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Advanced student exploration and creation of computer graphics utilizing a series of project structures that demonstrate personal voice, creativity and the understanding of the incorporation of aesthetic design principles in the work
Additional emphasis will be placed on the analysis and evaluation of the images created utilizing industry standard software
Instructional Focus: Lab work
drawing
drawing
Drawing I
Drawing I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Learn basic drawing skills: observation, proportion, perspective and shading
Learn basic drawing techniques: pencil, ink, conte pastel and charcoal
Draw from life
Learn basic art history, aesthetic and art criticism
Excellent starting point for other art courses
Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple drawings and sketchbook
Instructional Focus: Lab work
Drawing II
Drawing II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Drawing I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Expand skills developed in Drawing I: color use, composition and figure drawing
Expand techniques developed in Drawing I: pencil, pastel and color work
Draw from life and imagination
Continued emphasis on art history, aesthetics and art criticism
Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple drawings and sketchbook
Instructional Focus: Lab work
Drawing III
Drawing III
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Drawing II
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Course may be taken up to three trimesters, One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Offers students additional coursework to develop greater depth in studio discipline
Continued emphasis on art history, aesthetics and art production
Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple drawings and sketchbook
Instructional Focus: Lab work
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design/Drawing (Drawing/Painting)
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design/Drawing (Drawing/Painting)
Intended Audience: Grades 10 (with teacher approval), 11 and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Exploration of studio art at the college-level
Course is sponsored by the College Board
Students are expected to be able to work independently as an adult member of the class
Completion of a portfolio of related works, focused on an inquiry-based investigation of materials, processes, and ideas
Portfolio [exam] submitted to College Board for review in May.
Course work will receive a separate grade from the teacher in addition to a rating from the College Board
Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of a portfolio of artwork
Instructional Focus: Comparable to an introductory college course in studio art
jewelry and craft design
jewelry and craft design
Jewelry and Craft Design I
Jewelry and Craft Design I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Create wearable and usable art through multiple art projects
Work with jewelry production using various techniques
Explore bookmaking processes
Explore fiber and sculpture construction
Study the history of jewelry and craft design around the world
Instructional Focus: Lab work
Jewelry and Craft Design II
Jewelry and Craft Design II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Jewelry and Craft Design I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Course may be taken up to three trimesters, One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Offers students additional coursework to develop greater depth in jewelry and craft design and production
Continued emphasis on art history, aesthetics and art production
Instructional Focus: Lab work
Medical Illustration
Medical Illustration
Medical Illustration I
Medical Illustration I
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, meets art requirement
Major Outcomes:
Accurately interpret and portray body systems (organs, skeleton, tissues, etc.) through visual representations
Transform complex information into visual images that have the potential to communicate to broad audiences
Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple illustrations, sketchbook, and digital art introduction
Instructional Focus: Lab work
Medical Illustration II
Medical Illustration II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Medical Illustration I
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, meets art requirement
Major Outcomes:
Expansion of accurately interpreting and portraying body systems (organs, skeleton, tissues, etc.) through visual representations
Transform complex information into visual images that have the potential to communicate to broad audiences
Digital finishing and graphic design
Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple illustrations, sketchbook, and digital art introduction
Instructional Focus: Lab work
painting
painting
Painting I
Painting I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Learn basic painting techniques
Learn basic color theory
Watercolor and acrylic painting
Aesthetics and art criticism
Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple paintings and sketchbook
Instructional Focus: Lab work
Painting II
Painting II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Painting I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Refinement of skills developed in Painting I
Art awareness of modern artists
Continued emphasis on art history, aesthetics and art criticism
More self-expression in subject matter
Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple paintings and sketchbook
Instructional Focus: Lab work
Painting III
Painting III
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Painting II
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Course may be taken up to three trimesters, One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Offers students additional coursework to develop greater depth in studio discipline
Continued emphasis on art history, aesthetics and art production
Projects, Activities, etc.: Multiple paintings and sketchbook
Instructional Focus: Lab work
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design/Drawing (Drawing/Painting)
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design/Drawing (Drawing/Painting)
Intended Audience: Grades 10 (with teacher approval), 11 and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Exploration of studio art at the college-level
Course is sponsored by the College Board
Students are expected to be able to work independently as an adult member of the class
Completion of a portfolio of related works, focused on an inquiry-based investigation of materials, processes, and ideas
Portfolio [exam] submitted to College Board for review in May.
Course work will receive a separate grade from the teacher in addition to a rating from the College Board
Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of a portfolio of artwork
Instructional Focus: Comparable to an introductory college course in studio art
SCULPTURE
SCULPTURE
Sculpture I
Sculpture I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Work with 3-D art forms
Exploration of multiple types of media as they relate to form and mass
Learn about sculptors and history of sculpture
Emphasis on aesthetics and art criticism
Projects, Activities, etc.: Additive and subtractive sculptural pieces
Instructional Focus: Lab work
Sculpture II
Sculpture II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Sculpture I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Theme-based concentration applied to working with 3-D art forms
Greater emphasis on refinement and exploration of sculpture techniques
Styles and works of a variety of noted sculptors studied
Continued emphasis on aesthetics and art criticism
Projects, Activities, etc.: Fabrication, welding and stone carving
Sculpture III
Sculpture III
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Sculpture II
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Course may be taken up to three trimesters, One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Offers students additional coursework to develop greater depth in studio discipline
Continued emphasis on art history, aesthetics and art production
Projects, Activities, etc.: Fabrication, welding and stone carving
AP Studio Art: 3-D Design (Ceramics/Sculpture)
AP Studio Art: 3-D Design (Ceramics/Sculpture)
Intended Audience: Grades 10 (with teacher approval), 11, and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Exploration of studio art at the college-level
Course is sponsored by the College Board
Students are expected to be able to work independently as an adult member of the class
Completion of a portfolio of three-dimensional related works focused on an inquiry-based investigation of material, processes, and ideas.
Portfolio [exam] submitted to College Board for review in May.
Course work will receive a separate grade from the teacher in addition to a rating from the College Board
Projects, Activities, etc.: Creation of a portfolio of artwork
Instructional Focus: Comparable to an introductory college course in studio art
VIDEO ART
VIDEO ART
Video Art I
Video Art I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Coursework focuses on creative and artistic applications of video art and technology
The course will also focus on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design as they apply to Media Art and video technology
Technical skills relating to the use of digital video/camera equipment, sound recording, composition and editing will be taught
Instructional Focus: Lab work
Video Art II
Video Art II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Video Art I
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Advanced student exploration and creation of video production.
Strong focus is placed on students demonstrating a personal voice through the filming and editing of their projects.
Additional emphasis will be placed on film presentation, evaluation and analysis of their finished works.
Instructional Focus: Lab work
other courses that count for art credit
other courses that count for art credit
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