Art
Possible Career Paths in the Fine Arts: Possible Career Paths in the Fine Arts: Actor/Actress, Architect, Artist, Art Therapist,
Choreographer, Commercial Artist, Composer, Dancer, Fashion Designer, Film Producer/Editor, Graphic Artist, Illustrator, Interior
Designer, Landscape Architect, Music Therapist, Musician, Photographer, Sound Engineer and Teacher/Professor.
1140: 2D Foundations (Formerly Design Foundations)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Supply Fee: $25.00
Course Description: 2D Foundations is a prerequisite to Draw Paint 1, Draw Paint 2, AP Art, Digital Design 1, Photography 1: Film and Photography 2: Digital. Students will explore a variety of media to create a base for future advanced art classes. The class includes an introduction to basic vocabulary of techniques, terms, and materials. Drawing and painting skills are stressed with an emphasis on the principles and elements of art and design.
Photography
1142: Photography 1: Film (Formerly Photography: Film)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2D Foundations
Supply Fee: $30.00
Course Description: Students will learn the basic foundations of black and white film photography. This includes composing pictures, effective photography composition, processing film, enlarging prints in the darkroom, operating a 35mm manual camera and critiquing works. Students will receive weekly assignments, critique on a weekly basis and conclude the semester with a portfolio review showcasing all of their work accomplished throughout the semester. 35mm cameras are available for student use to complete the assignments.
1143: Photography 2: Digital (Formerly Photography: Digital)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2D Foundations and Photo 1: Film (formerly Photography: Film)
Supply Fee: $15.00
Course Description: Students will continue to further develop and strengthen existing photography skills while learning foundations of digital photography. Emphasis will be on effective composition, storing and organizing images, operating a DSLR camera and post-processing techniques using Adobe Photoshop. Students will receive weekly photo assignments, engage in weekly critiques, participate in daily Photoshop exercises and conclude the semester with a portfolio review showcasing all of their work semester’s work. Students may use their personal digital cameras in this course.
Digital Art
1156: Digital Design 1 (Formerly Graphic Design)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2D Foundations
Supply Fee: $12.00
Course Description: The purpose of this class is to gain an understanding and appreciation for the relevance of graphic design in our world. Throughout this course, students will learn and apply the elements and principles of design to projects, learn the stages of design development, evaluate and judge strong and weak design ideas, and learn Adobe software to create artistic imagery and layout creative publications. Typography, page layout, color theory, and logo development will be explored.
Ceramics
1144H: Ceramics 1 Hybrid (Formerly Ceramics: Wheel Throwing)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: 3D Foundations
Supply Fee: $25.00
Course Description: Students will be introduced to proper techniques used when throwing pots on the wheel. Functional pottery such as cylinders and bowls will be explored, along with sculptural hand building and glazing methods. This course is run as a hybrid course. Students will attend class in person a minimum of 50% of the time and be expected to complete online assignments via Google Classroom.
1145: 3D Foundations (Formerly Ceramics: Hand Building)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Supply Fee: $25.00
Course Description: 3D Foundations is a prerequisite to Ceramics 1, Ceramics 2, Crafts 1, Crafts 2 and AP Art. This course will introduce students to functional and nonfunctional forms based on traditional and contemporary ceramic work. Emphasis will be placed on developing hand building techniques in pinch, coil, and slab along with several glazing methods.
1146H: Ceramics 2 Hybrid (Formerly Advanced Ceramics)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: 3D Foundations (Formerly Hand Building) and Ceramics 1 (Formerly Wheel Throwing)
Supply Fee: $25.00
Course Description: This course offers a general introduction to the historical, technical and aesthetic aspects of the materials and methods of ceramics. Emphasis is on the creation of ceramic pieces that solve aesthetic and technical problems. Students will learn the techniques of hand building, throwing, glazing, decorating and firing clay, and critique. This course is run as a hybrid course. Students will attend class in person a minimum of 50% of the time and be expected to complete online assignments via Google Classroom.
Drawing and Painting
1158: Draw Paint 1 (Formerly Drawing and Painting)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2D Foundations (Formerly Design Foundations)
Supply Fee: $25.00
Course Description: Learning how to draw means learning how to see. This course is for students of all abilities and covers the elements of art and principles of design along with the fundamentals of drawing and painting with an emphasis on observational drawing. Students will explore various techniques and media while developing rendering skills. Students study aesthetic theories and are introduced to modern art. Basic color theory, color mixing, and brush techniques are taught. Students will produce a portfolio of drawings and paintings.
1154: Draw Paint 2 (Formerly Drawing and Painting II)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: 2D Foundations (Formerly Design Foundations) and Draw Paint 1 (Formerly Drawing and Painting I)
Supply Fee: $25.00
Course Description: Students continue to build skills using a variety of media and techniques with an emphasis on observation of form and value. Composition, color theory, and principles of design are covered. Students will complete a large-scale painting. Expressive ideas and various historical art styles are introduced. Students will build their own canvas frame for the final painting. An art fee will be charged to cover basic supplies.
1162A: AP Studio Art A
1162B: AP Studio Art B
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Instructor Consent
Supply Fee: $25.00
Course Description: Students will produce a portfolio consisting of two/ three dimensional work following standards as outlined by AP Studio Art. By May, students will submit their portfolio for AP Studio Art credit. Students taking AP Studio Art must take both AP Studio Art A & B.
Applied Arts
1152: Crafts 1 (Formerly Contemporary Crafts)
Grade Level: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: 3D Foundations
Supply Fee: $30.00
Course Description: Do you love scrolling Pinterest? Have you dreamed of making your own crafts? Then this is the class for you! Students in this class will learn and practice forms of art that they can use in their everyday lives. Students will explore techniques such as paper marbling, book making, enameling, and much more. Students will improve their artistic abilities through the creation of at least five projects that they can take home and put to use. Students will study and appreciate the historical and cultural significance of the crafts while working to develop their art language and build artistic skills. If you are intimidated by art, or feel it is not your strength, but like to create and work with your hands, then this is the class for you.