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Foundation Courses
Foundation Courses
*VISUAL ARTS I (538)(568)
Grades (8) (9-10): Level 2
(Semester) .50 credits
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.
MIXED-MEDIA I (572) (569)
Grades (8/9) / (10-12): Level 2
(Semester) .50 credits
Mixed-Media I is an entry level, comprehensive art course for 8-12 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
*DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I (501)
Grades (8-10) Level 2
(Semester) .50 credits
Digital Photography I is an introduction to Digital Photography based art using Compositional Guidelines. Elements of Art and Principles of Design will help guide students through a final online portfolio encompassing content based knowledge and experience. Students will explore personal style and various subject matter including studio Portraiture and Photo-Documentary.
Primary Courses
Primary Courses
Students must complete foundation requirements before enrolling in a primary course.
(see individual Primary Course requirements).
VISUAL ARTS II (535)
Grades (8-10) / (10-12) Level 2 (Semester) .50 credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Visual Arts 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.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II (501)
Grades 8-10: Level 2 (Semester) .50 credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Digital Photography I.
Digital Photography II reviews Digital Photography based art using advanced processing and communication. Writing and journal entries will guide students to a final online portfolio encompassing content based knowledge and experience. Students will explore personal style and various subject matter including theme based work with a narrative influence.
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