Art - Eighth
Foundation Courses
Introduction to VISUAL ARTS
Grade 8 (538)
(Quarter)
VISUAL ARTS I
Grades 9-12: Level 2 (568)
(Semester) .50 credits
NO PREREQUISITE
Visual Arts I is an introductory, initial course designed to provide an entry level, comprehensive class for 8-10 graders prior to proceeding to a primary art elective option. This course offers students the experience of exploring various traditional and digital based assignments to help prepare for the upper level art courses.
Students must pass this course before taking Visual Arts II.
Introduction to MIXED-MEDIA
Grade 8 (569)
(Quarter)
MIXED-MEDIA I
Grades 9-10: Level 2 (572)
(Semester) .50 credits
NO PREREQUISITE
Mixed-Media I is an entry level, comprehensive art course for 8-10 graders prior to specializing in other art electives. This course focuses on combining mediums in both Two-Dimensional (2-D) and Three-Dimensional (3-D) with the intent to offer students various entry level assignments based on the upper level art electives. Completion of this course is highly encouraged for all 8-12 graders before electing to take primary courses in the Visual Arts Department
Introduction to DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I (501)
Grade 8
(Quarter)
NO PREREQUISITE
Introduction to Digital Photography is an introduction to Digital Photography based art exploring successful compositional guidelines and unique perspectives. Elements of Art and Principles of Design will help guide students through a final online portfolio encompassing content based knowledge and experiences. Students will explore personal style and various subject matter and techniques.
Primary Courses
Students must complete foundation requirements before enrolling in a primary course.
(see individual Primary Course requirements).
VISUAL ARTS II (535)
Grades (8) / (9-12) Level 2 (Semester) .50 credits
*Prerequisite: Successful completion of VA I or, Mixed-Media I
Visual Arts II is a continuation and expansion of the fundamentals covered in Visual Arts I. This course is designed for motivated students interested in improving their art skills and enhancing their artwork. Completion of this course is highly encouraged for all 8-10 graders before electing to take advanced courses in the Visual Arts.
Introduction to DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I (501)
Grade 8
(Quarter)
NO PREREQUISITE
Introduction to Digital Photography is an introduction to Digital Photography based art exploring successful compositional guidelines and unique perspectives. Elements of Art and Principles of Design will help guide students through a final online portfolio encompassing content based knowledge and experiences. Students will explore personal style and various subject matter and techniques.
