Visual Arts

Art 1-2 Grades 9-12 2 Semesters 1 Credit

All except Thunderbird

Upon completion of this course, the students will understand how the elements of art are used to create drawings and paintings. Students will learn how to draw and paint using a variety of art materials to create their own artwork. The students will improve their artworks by thoughtfully arranging the elements of art and principles of design. Students will also learn to appreciate the visual world and be able to discuss and write about their observations.

Art 3-4 Grades 10-12 2 Semesters 1 Credit

All except Online

Prerequisite: Art 1-2

Upon completion of this course, the students will explore a variety of artistic movements to help develop a personal style. Students will also improve upon planning, techniques, and use of the elements of art and principles of design while solving various artistic or creative problems. The students’ artwork will reflect personal meaning and /or symbolism.

Art 5-6 Grades 11-12 2 Semesters 1 Credit

All except Online

Prerequisite: Art 3-4

Upon completion of this course, the students will explore a variety of artistic movements to help develop a personal style. Students will also improve upon planning, techniques, and use of the elements of art and principles of design while solving various artistic or creative problems. The students’ artwork will reflect personal meaning and /or symbolism.

Art 7-8 Grades 12 2 Semesters 1 Credit

All except Online

Prerequisite: Art 5-6

Upon completion of this course, the students will explore a variety of artistic movements to help develop a personal style. Students will also improve upon planning, techniques, and use of the elements of art and principles of design while solving various artistic or creative problems. The students’ artwork will reflect personal meaning and /or symbolism.

AP Drawing S1-S2 Grades 11-12 2 Semesters 1 Credit

All except Online

Prerequisite: Art 5-6 and teacher recommendation

AP Drawing is focused on preparation for the CollegeBoard’s Advanced Placement portfolio exam with an emphasis in drawing and painting. The work begun in Art 5-6 may be used to prepare a student’s portfolio with an emphasis on quality, concentration, and breadth.

3-D Art and Design 1-2 Grades 9-12 2 Semesters 1 Credit

All except Online

This is an introductory course in which students will produce three-dimensional sculptures in a variety of media such as ceramics, woods, metals, and other materials. This course emphasizes the creative use of the elements of art and principles of design.

3-D Art and Design 3-4 Grades 10-12 2 Semesters 1 Credit

All except Online

Prerequisite: 3-D Art and Design 1-2 and teacher recommendation

Students will increase their three-dimensional design skills through experimentation and research into a variety of advanced media applications.

Advanced 3-D Art and Design Grades 10-12 2 Semesters 1 Credit

All campuses except Glendale, Sunnyslope, and Online

Prerequisite: 3-D Art and Design 3-4 and teacher recommendation

Students increase their skills through experimentation and research into a variety of three-dimensional media in a studio atmosphere. Knowledge and skills attained may lead to the opportunity, with instructor approval, to prepare for the CollegeBoard’s Advanced Placement Program. This course may be repeated for credit.

Digital Photography 1-2 Grades 9-12 2 Semesters 1 Credit

Apollo, Greenway, Independence, Sunnyslope, Thunderbird, Washington, and Online

This dynamic course instructs students in visual arts and prepares the student to use basic artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via digital photography. Students will use digital cameras to capture images, computer software to edit images, and learn graphic arts workflow practices in order to produce business and artistic photography.

Digital Photography 3-4 Grades 10-12 2 Semesters 1 Credit

Apollo, Greenway, Independence, Sunnyslope, Thunderbird, and Washington

Prerequisite: Digital Photography 1-2

Students will increase their photographic and technology skills through experimentation and research into a variety of advanced digital applications. Students will produce and edit advanced digital images for publication in a work-based environment. Continued study of photos is for the serious photographer willing to dedicate extra-curricular time to the class. This class may be repeated for credit.

Digital Photography 5-6 Grades 11-12 2 Semesters 1 Credit

Greenway, Independence, Sunnyslope, Thunderbird, and Washington

Prerequisite: Digital Photography 3-4 with teacher recommendation

Students increase their skills through experimentation and research into a variety of photographic media. Knowledge and skills attained may lead to the opportunity, with instructor approval, to participate in the College Board’s Advanced Placement program. This course may be repeated for credit.

Digital Photography 7-8 Grades 12 2 Semesters 1 Credit

Greenway, Independence, Sunnyslope, Thunderbird, and Washington

Prerequisite: Digital Photography 5-6 with teacher recommendation

Students increase their skills through experimentation and research into a variety of photographic media. Knowledge and skills attained may lead to the opportunity, with instructor approval, to participate in the College Board’s Advanced Placement program.

Advanced Placement 2-D Art and Design S1-S2 Grades 12 2 Semesters 1 Credit

Cortez, Glendale, Independence, Sunnyslope, Thunderbird, and Washington only

Prerequisite: Minimum of two photography courses/credits and teacher recommendation

Advanced Placement Art is focused on preparation for the College Board’s Advanced Placement portfolio exam with emphasis in graphic design and/or photography. The work begun in Advanced Photography may be used to prepare a student’s portfolio with an emphasis on quality, concentration, and breadth. May include wet lab and/or digital techniques.