Art Courses
ART 1 (1 semester)
Credit: 0.5
Grade Placement: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: This course has been designed as an introduction to art elements and the principles of design. Students will be introduced to processes used in drawing, painting, and ceramics.
AREAS OF STUDY:
1. Elements and principles of design 2. Drawing techniques
3. Color theory 4. Painting techniques
5. Ceramics 6. Art appreciation
EXPECTATIONS FROM STUDENTS:
1. Successfully complete assigned projects
2. Display good work habits and cooperative attitudes
3. Complete weekly sketchbook assignments—students will be dropped from Art 1 during the first 9 weeks if they fail to do weekly sketchbook assignments
CERAMICS 1 (1 semester)
Credit: 0.5
Grade Placement: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: Art 1
Course Description: This course investigates off-wheel construction techniques, including various hand methods: pinch, coil, and slab. Students will also have the opportunity to do some experimenting on the wheel.
AREAS OF STUDY:
1. Vocabulary 2. Hand building techniques
3. Wheel throwing fundamentals 4. Surface decoration
5. Glazing techniques 6. Modeling with clay
7. Art appreciation
EXPECTATIONS FROM STUDENTS:
1. Successfully complete assigned projects
2. Demonstrate progress in manipulative skills
3. Display consistent work habits and cooperative attitudes
CERAMICS 2 (1 semester)
Credit: 0.5
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Ceramics 1
Course Description: This course will further explore off-wheel techniques. New surface decoration methods will
also be examined. Students will be given an opportunity to develop their potter's wheel throwing skills.
AREAS OF STUDY:
1. Vocabulary 2. Hand-building methods
3. Wheel throwing fundamentals 4. Surface decoration
5. Glazing Techniques 6. Modeling with clay
7. Art appreciation
EXPECTATIONS FROM STUDENTS:
1. Successfully complete assigned projects.
2. Demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship
3. Display consistent work habits and cooperative attitudes
PRINTMAKING (1 semester)
Credit: 0.5
Grade Placement: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: Art 1
Course Description: This course provides an exploration of the printmaking processes of relief, intaglio, silkscreen, and lithography. The course gives students a historical view of the craft, as well as relating to their personal aesthetic exploration.
AREAS OF STUDY:
1. Relief printmaking techniques 2. Intaglio
3. Silkscreen 4. Lithography
5. Art appreciation 6. Monoprints
EXPECTATIONS FROM STUDENTS:
1. Successfully complete assigned projects
2. Develop skills in each area of study
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the various printmaking processes
4. Complete weekly sketchbook assignments
FIBERS 1 (1 semester)
Credit: 0.5
Grade Placement: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: Art 1
Course Description: Students are introduced to fiber structuring through basic hand manipulated processes such as knotting, twining, wrapping, and weaving. Students will also be introduced to dyeing and painting on fabric, emphasizing color relationships through resist, dye and printing techniques.
AREAS OF STUDY:
1. Basketry 2. Paper casting
3. Macrame 4. Batik
5. Silk painting 6. Art appreciation
EXPECTATIONS FROM STUDENTS:
1. Display a creative, original approach to each project
2. Successfully complete assigned projects
FIBERS 2 (1 semester)
Credit: 0.5
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Fibers 1
Course Description: This class is a continuation of the study of fiber structuring. Students will continue to develop fiber manipulation skills as new materials and techniques are explored.
AREAS OF STUDY:
1. Mosaic 2. Collage
3. Wool Felting 4. Soft Sculpture
5. Gourd Craft 6. Art Appreciation
2-D ART (1 semester)
Credit: 0.5
Grade Placement: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: Art 1
Course Description: This course further develops drawing and painting skills introduced in Art I. Students will be encouraged to explore a new variety of materials and techniques.
AREAS OF STUDY:
1. Long term, larger drawings 2. Commercial art
3. Painting 4. Art appreciation
EXPECTATIONS FROM STUDENTS:
1. Successfully complete assigned projects
2. Complete weekly sketchbook assignments
3. Complete written reports
4. Demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship
5. Display a creative, original approach to each project
3-D ART (1 semester)
Credit: 0.5
Grade Placement: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: Art 1
Course Description: 3-D provides students the opportunity to make sculptural objects from a variety of materials. Emphasis is on methods of construction and concepts of spatial organization.
AREAS OF STUDY:
1. Carving 2. Casting
3. Construction 4. Assemblage
5. Art appreciation
EXPECTATIONS FROM STUDENTS:
1. Successfully complete assigned projects
2. Demonstrate consistent work habits and cooperative
3. Demonstrate a high degree of craftsmanship
STUDIO ART (1 semester)
Credit: 0.5
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Prerequisite: 5 semesters of Art & instructor approval
Course Description: Studio Art is designed for the student who has a strong desire toward visual art and is interested in continued study. This course encourages the development of skill and the education of the artist’s eye. Students are required to develop work based upon an intensive exploration of their selected area of concentration.
AREAS OF STUDY:
1. Drawing 2. Painting
3. Printmaking 4. Ceramics
5. Fibers 6. Sculpture
7. Career education 8. Art appreciation
EXPECTATIONS FROM STUDENTS:
1. The student must be highly self-motivated 4. Exhibit good work habits
2. Complete weekly sketchbook assignments 5. Develop creative, original work
3. Develop and present ideas for individual projects 6. Complete written reports