Art Grade 9

Art Fundamentals (9-12): Art Fundamentals is the prerequisite needed in order to take Drawing I and/or Painting I.  Students will be introduced to the basics of visual art and will create original two-dimensional artworks that use the elements and principles of art and design.  

Participation in an art show is a course requirement. 

Computer Graphic Design (9-12): 

*Computer Graphic Design is the prerequisite for Computer Graphic Design II.  

Computer Graphic Design is an introductory computer based art course that focuses on basic visual communication.  The class will cover graphic design skills ranging from computer-imaging software (Photoshop, Illustrator and In-Design), terminology, and design composition.  It is recommended that you take Graphic Productions (see Tech Ed description) before or after to enhance your understanding of the graphic world.  Projects may include: newsletters, notebooks covers, photomontages, photo morphs, photo manipulation, alteration and adjusting, and word designs.  

Participation in an art show is a course requirement.

Creating with Fibers (9-12): 

*Creating with Fibers is the prerequisite for Creating with Fibers II. 

Students will explore the techniques involved in both warp and weft-faced weavings through the creation of original fiber art works and the study of non-Western art and culture.  Projects may include macramé, tie-dying, basket weaving, bead weaving, cardboard, floor, and inkle loom weaving.  Students may be asked to purchase some additional materials. 

Participation in an art show is a course requirement.

Sculpture (9-12): 

*Sculpture is the prerequisite for Ceramics I.  

Sculpture students will be introduced to a variety of materials and techniques in the creation of 3-dimensional sculpture.  The areas of carving, mold making and casting, modeling and the process of construction will be explored.  Possible materials to be used are copper, plaster, paper, papier-mache, balsa foam, wire and recycled materials.  

Participation in an art show is a course requirement.