Visual Arts Course Descriptions
10000 Art 1
Grade Level: 9-12
Credits Earned: 0.5
Prerequisite: None
Description: The art 1 course is open to all students interested in art and does not require any previous art experience. Students will have the opportunity to play with different media, try different techniques and learn skills that will allow them to participate in future art classes. This class will promote creativity, idea generation, and artistic experiences. Course may not be repeated for credit.
Major Topics or Themes: (additional topics may be covered)
Developing ideas into original artwork
Looking at and talking about art
Using the elements of art
State Course: 05154A000, Creative Art Comprehensive
10020 Art 2
Grade Level: 9-12
Credits Earned: 0.5
Prerequisite: Art 1
Description: Those who enjoyed Art 1 will definitely want to take Art 2. Students will have the opportunity to try new and different techniques not available in Art 1. Success in Art 2 is the gateway to the upper level art classes. Course may not be repeated for credit.
Major Topics or Themes: (additional topics may be covered)
Using the principles of design
Exploring unfamiliar subjects through artmaking
Collaboration in artmaking
State Course: 05154A000, Creative Art Comprehensive
10100 Drawing & Painting
Grade Level: 10-12
Credits Earned: 0.5
Prerequisite: Art 2
Description: This studio style class will offer a variety of drawing and painting media beyond what was introduced Art 2. New creative ideas will be based on student interests. Students are encouraged to use personal influences and experiences to create art. You will be proud of your results in this course. Drawing and Painting may be repeated for credit.
Major Topics or Themes: (additional topics may be covered)
Developing drawing techniques
Beginning painting techniques
Reflection on artmaking
State Course: 05155A000, Creative Art Drawing/Painting
10140 Advanced Drawing & Painting
Grade Level: 10-12
Credits Earned: 0.5
Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting
Description: Do you want to feel like an artist in your own studio? You will be part of a self-driven creative and collaborative environment in this class. Break old rules and develop new and creative ideas as you establish personal choices in media and the artmaking process.
Major Topics or Themes: (additional topics may be covered)
Influence ideas, feelings, and behaviors with your art
Focus on art presentation
Develop your collection of work
State Course: 05155A000, Creative Art Drawing/Painting
10060 Ceramics
Grade Level: 10-12
Credits Earned: 0.5
Prerequisite: Art 2
Description: Have you always wanted to work with clay? This class will allow you to explore different hand building techniques to create a variety of unique pieces of art. The studio style setting allows for more freedom and self-directed pace. Course may be repeated for credit.
Major Topics or Themes: (additional topics may be covered)
Experiment with surface designs to create textures and pattern
Hand building processes: pinch pots, coils and slabs
Painting and glazing techniques
State Course: 05159A000, Ceramics/Pottery
10160 Advanced Ceramics/Materials
Grade Level: 10-12
Credits Earned: 0.5
Prerequisite: Ceramics
Description: Roll up your sleeves and get muddy! Students will work to further develop their creative ideas and ceramic skills creating pieces that are more challenging and meaningful. Throwing on the wheel is one of many options you may choose to explore. This course may be repeated for credit.
Major Topics or Themes: (additional topics may be covered)
Develop more complex pieces
Refine handbuilding processes
Perfect painting and glazing techniques
Explore your artistic style
State Course: 05159A000, Ceramics/Pottery
10120 Photography
Grade Level: 10-12
Credits Earned: 0.5
Prerequisite: Art 1
Description: Do you have a camera and like taking photographs? Photography might be for you! In this course you will learn about the art of the photography beyond a snapshot. Learn basic camera controls and beginning editing techniques in Photoshop. Get outside the cinderblock walls and capture the world around you! Photography may be repeated for credit.
Major Topics or Themes: (additional topics may be covered)
Camera Functions
Photoshop skills
Composition strategies
State Course: 05167A000, Photography
10180 Computer Art 1
Grade Level: 10-12
Credits Earned: 0.5
Prerequisite: Art 2
Description: Are you interested in creating art on a computer? In this class you will learn the basic functions of Adobe Illustrator to create a variety of artwork. Graphic design is a leading 21st century career choice and this is where you start! This course may be repeated for credit.
Major Topics or Themes: (additional topics may be covered)
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
Incorporation of text and graphics
Lab and studio time
Commercial and Fine art
State Course: 05169A000, Computer Assisted Art
10190 Computer Art 2
Grade Level: 10-12
Credits Earned: 0.5
Prerequisite: Computer Art 1
Description: Have you ever changed a photo to create a new image? In this course you will learn the magic of photo manipulation! Photoshop functions will be the focus of this upper level class where you will not only edit photos, but create original imagery. This course may be repeated for credit.
Major Topics or Themes: (additional topics may be covered)
Introduction to Photoshop
Photo manipulation
Lab and studio time
State Course: 05169A000, Computer Assisted Art
1021 Advanced Placement 2D Art and Design AP Class Weighted
Grade Level: 11-12
Credits Earned: 1.0
Prerequisite: Four semesters of Art
Description: Are you looking to further your artistic voice and have the opportunity to gain college credit? AP 2D Studio Art is a year long class based on idea generation, extensive art production, and portfolio creation. This is the class for the die hard artist!
Major Topics or Themes: (additional topics may be covered)
Encourage creative and systematic investigation of formal and conceptual issues.
Emphasize artmaking as an ongoing process that involves the student in informed and critical decision making.
Further development of compositional skill and techniques in various media.
Development of an artistic style and voice through a personal portfolio.
State Course: 05174A000, AP Studio Art: 2-D Design