Middle School and Junior High Fine Arts - Art Courses

Grade: 7, 8       Credit: 0 – one semester

RISD: 8142       PEIMS: 03154210

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

Drawing, painting, printmaking ceramics, sculpture, fibers, photographic imagery, and electronic media are the processes used to express personal thoughts and ideas creatively in this survey course.  Students will learn through study of perception, art methods, cultural/historical relationships, and evaluation.  This course provides the foundation for all other junior high art courses and is recommended for those students who plan to take art for their required fine arts course in high school. (This course cannot be taken in the same semester with Ceramics 7/8). FEES MAY APPLY.

Grade: 7, 8       Credit: 0 – one semester

RISD: 8145       PEIMS: 03154310

Prerequisite: Introductory Art

Endorsement: None

More advanced techniques in drawing and painting give students an opportunity to explore a variety of visual effects.  Personal expression, technical skill development, and understanding artists’ styles and techniques from the past and present, careers, and critical evaluation are integrated into each unit of study. (This course cannot be taken in the same semester with Introduction to 3D Design 7/8). FEES MAY APPLY.

Grade: 7, 8       Credit: 0 – one semester

RISD: 8144       PEIMS: 03154310

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

Intro to Sculpture involves creating sculptural art forms by modeling, carving, and assembling materials.  Students may use a variety of materials including paper, clay, wood, metal, and found objects to learn about the processes.  In addition, students will study the historical and cultural significance of selected artists and will learn to make informed judgments about their own work and the work of other artists. (This course cannot be taken in the same semester with Drawing and Painting 7/8). FEES MAY APPLY.

Grade: 7, 8       Credit: 0 – one semester

RISD: 8143       PEIMS: 03154210

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

Ceramics includes study in clay modeling and hand building techniques to form more advanced ceramic art objects.  Planning, creative design and problem solving are emphasized.  Students will study the historical and cultural significance of ceramic art forms from around the world. (This course cannot be taken in the same semester with Introductory Art 7/8). FEES MAY APPLY.

Grade: 8           Credit: 1

RISD: 8135       PEIMS: 03500100

Prerequisite: 7th Grade Art at West

Endorsement: A&H

West Jr. High Arts & Technology Magnet ONLY

Art 1 is the first course in the high school art sequence.  It is an exploration of the basic techniques in design, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture, with emphasis on creative problem solving.  Students will develop an understanding of the creative process by examining and discussing works of art from various cultures and periods.  Career opportunities are introduced. FEES MAY APPLY.

Grade: 7, 8       Credit: 0 – one semester

RISD: 8148       PEIMS: 03154110

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: None

Apollo Junior High, Liberty Junior High, and Westwood Junior High ONLY

Students learn about the camera and photographic digital media, composition, and taking and editing photographs. They explore the elements of art and principles of design and digital media. FEES MAY APPLY.

Grade: 7, 8       Credit: 0 – one semester

RISD: 8149       PEIMS:  82950149

Prerequisite: Intro to Digital Photog.

Endorsement: None

Apollo Junior High, Liberty Junior High, and Westwood Junior High ONLY

In this course students will learn advanced techniques and methods while using the camera and photographic digital media, composition, and taking and editing photographs. They will explore the elements of art and principles of design and digital media. The students will develop a portfolio of their artwork. FEES MAY APPLY.