Art

Grade: 9 - 12 Credit: 1

Course ID: 3601 03500100

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to expand the student’s basic knowledge and application of the essential elements of art and principles of design. The students will experience inventive and imaginative expression through art materials and tools. The students will be provided opportunities to design, develop and create original artwork, in the art areas of design, painting, printmaking, sculpture, fibers, computer art, through visuals as well as visitations to museums to view original works of art. The students will be provided opportunities to evaluate artwork of students and major artists and to apply aesthetic judgments.

Grade: 10 - 12 Credit: 1

Course ID: 3602 03500200

Prerequisite: Art 1

This course is a continued study of the elements and principles of design while exploring various drawing, painting, printmaking, fibers, sculpting, and computer art. Students will design, develop, and create original works or art on an advanced level.

Grade: 11 - 12 Credit: 1

Course ID: 3603 03500300

Prerequisite: Art 1 and Art 2 with an 85 average or higher and portfolio of eight or more quality art works; or teacher approval

This course is designed for the more advanced art students. Drawings become more expensive and less structured, involving greater imagination and creativity. Painting involves acrylic and design progresses into sculpture or three dimensional art forms. Independent work and an ability to function in a mature manner will be an expected part of the course.

Grade: 12 Credit: 1

Course ID: 3604 03500400

Prerequisite: Satisfactory work in Art 3 and fourteen pieces of quality work in the student’s portfolio. Teacher approval is required.

This course is for the serious student of art. It follows a studio format whereby students and the teacher will determine the exact course of art study within given guidelines. This course will provide students the opportunity to complete a portfolio.

Grade: 12 Credit: 1 (Art 4 AP is not weighted as advanced course)

Course ID: 3605 A3500300

Prerequisite: Art 1, Art 2, Art 3

The AP Studio Art courses require a more significant commitment of time and effort than most high school art courses. The art portfolio is intended for students who wish to pursue serious study in the arts. Highly motivated students who have had previous successful experience in art courses and who are willing to devote considerable time and effort to the study of art and the development of higher level skills are encouraged to apply. The advanced placement portfolio should be viewed as the culminating experience in a student’s secondary visual arts training. This portfolio is sent in lieu of a test for AP credit.