Fine Arts - Visual

 ADVANCED TWO DIMENSIONAL ART I

VAO6   (State Course Number 4004)

Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create two dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. 

Teachers remarks: This class builds on the beginning painting and drawing skills from VA01.  The study of artists and art movements are integrated with projects using a variety of two-dimensional drawing and painting media.  Projects are graded according to a teacher created rubric which is shared with students prior to beginning their work.  The opportunity for advanced students to develop their own creativity through personal choice in subject matter is considered.  

Prerequisite: Introduction to Two Dimensional Art

ADVANCED TWO DIMENSIONAL II

VA07 (State Course Number 4004)

Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create two dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills

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Teacher remarks :This class builds on the beginning painting and drawing skills from VA01.  The study of artists and art movements are integrated with projects using a variety of two-dimensional drawing and painting media.  Projects are graded according to a teacher created rubric which is shared with students prior to beginning their work.  The opportunity for advanced students to develop their own creativity through personal choice in subject matter is considered.  

Prerequisite: Introduction to Two Dimensional Art I

ADVANCED TWO DIMENSIONAL III

VA08 (State Course Number 4004)

Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create two dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. 

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Teacher remarks :This class builds on the beginning painting and drawing skills from VA01.  The study of artists and art movements are integrated with projects using a variety of two-dimensional drawing and painting media.  Projects are graded according to a teacher created rubric which is shared with students prior to beginning their work.  The opportunity for advanced students to develop their own creativity through personal choice in subject matter is considered.  

Prerequisite: Introduction to Two Dimensional Art II

ADVANCED FINE ART: DRAWING 

VA31 (State Course Number 4260)

This advanced course in fine arts drawing is offered for credit by an accredited postsecondary institution through an adjunct agreement with a secondary school or any other postsecondary fine arts courses offered for dual credit. . 

*This course is dual credited through Ivy Tech  for 3 credit hours.  

(AFA 101)  Students must meet Ivy Tech’s admission requirements.  Students may be required to purchase a textbook.  There is a tuition  cost to this course. See counselor for price.                                  

Teacher remarks :This class is offered every other school year to students who enjoy drawing and would like to earn an elective fine arts credit for college.  A textbook is required, however, students will need to purchase a sketchbook for their weekly drawing assignment.  As per the Ball State University syllabus, a variety of drawing techniques and materials will be introduced to students.  A field trip to the Ball State art department is included.  Students will develop a body of work, which at the end of the class , is presented to Ball State as the students final portfolio.  This class may be transferable to other colleges.    Check  with your chosen college to see if it transfers.                                                                         . 

Prerequisite: Introduction to Two Dimensional Art I

COLOR AND DESIGN THEORY 

VA32 (State Course Number 4050)

Art students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate the artistic skills and ideas they have developed, refined, and applied over the course of the year to produce visual compositions. The portfolio will have two sections: Sustained Investigation and Selected works.                                  

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Prerequisite: None

DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS

VA11 (State Course Number 4834)

Design Fundamentals introduces students to fundamental design theory. Investigations into design theory and color dynamics will provide experiences in applying design theory, ideas and creative problem solving in the area of communication technology. 

  Teacher Remarks:  Student learning experiences encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production, which lead to the creation of portfolio-quality works. Students reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art in areas of communication; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills.   

Prerequisite: None