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FT10111 DIGITAL ART 1 (Previously Photoshop)
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $25
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Technology elective, 0.5 Fine Arts elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
◆ This computer art course introduces students to the vibrant world of Digital Art. Students gain knowledge and technical skills required for all art and design disciplines. Working with Raster files, students utilize various creative software and apps to learn the fundamentals and some advanced techniques for creating stunning digital pieces. Students will work with numerous digital tools while exploring and gaining an understanding of various digital art styles and artists. Students have the opportunity to work with Digital Drawing Tablets. By the completion of several fun projects, students will gain a working knowledge of the Color Wheel, Color Harmonies, Typography and The Principles and Elements of Design. Working through the semester, students will build a Digital Portfolio of their own work and leave with archival prints of their best work.
FT10211 DIGITAL ART 2 (Previously Illustrator)
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $25
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Technology elective, 0.5 Fine Arts elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
◆ This computer art course builds on the basic technical and design skills established in The Digital Canvas course. Students are introduced to Vector Files. Students will work towards mastery in the fundamental concepts and the elements and principles of design. Students gain knowledge and technical skills required for all art and design disciplines. Working through several unique and fun projects, students will leave the class with a working knowledge of various Apps and Software. They will know which program best fits their design needs. Students will enhance their knowledge and technical skills required for all art and design disciplines. Students will leave the class with a Digital Portfolio of their own work and with archival prints of their best work.
FA10111 INTRO TO SCULPTURE (Was 2D/3D Design)
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $25
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Fine Arts elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: none
◆ This is an introductory studio arts and crafts course that offers an introduction to basic design elements and principles, and their applications on the two-dimensional surface and three-dimensional form. Students will develop a range of basic art skills, depending on majority interest, and may use a variety of medium including but not limited to: plaster, wire, paper, recycled materials and fabric. Students will find creative solutions for the different types of projects which might include, but not be limited to, printmaking, ceramics, painting and sculpture. They will gain an understanding of the vocabulary and materials needed for concept development, through completed art pieces. Students will also explore the techniques of the master artists, and professional artists throughout history and present day. They will develop vocabulary necessary to express personal opinions about art through written and oral critiques.
FA10112 SCULPTURE 2 (was Sculpture)
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $30
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Fine Arts elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Intro to Sculpture (was 2D3D Design)
◆ Sculpture 2 explores different art making methods for 3D designs. Students work with books, wire, nylon, wood burning, lino-cuts, ceramics, batik, and enter the recycled art fashion show. Students will discover the connections between Sculpture and other art disciplines as they relate specifically to three-dimensional art. Students will gain knowledge in additive, subtractive, and assemblage techniques as sources of construction.
FA10211 CERAMICS (CLAY)
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $30
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Fine Arts elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
◆ Students will be introduced to the many possibilities and restrictions of clay. Studies will primarily include lessons in hand building methods such as pinch, coil, and slab. Students will also explore concepts in sculpture, functional art forms, and wheel throwing. Students will study visual vocabulary and learn to voice personal opinions about art and design. They will learn to give and accept constructive criticism and develop self reflective skills through individual and group art critiques. Art historical movements will also be studied as they relate to student projects.
FA10221 CERAMICS (CLAY) 2
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $30
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Fine Arts elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Ceramics 1
◆ This studio art course is an upper level class for serious artists who wish to continue to work with clay using the four hand building techniques (slab, coil, pinch, and slump mold) and work with the throwing wheel to create 3 dimensional works of art. Students play an increasing role in the development of projects and expand their understanding of ceramic hand-building techniques and wheel throwing.
FA10311 FINE ARTS 1
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $25
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Fine Arts elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: none
◆ This introductory studio art course is designed to provide a foundation for future fine arts courses. Drawing and Painting are learned skills dependent on interest, observation, a basic understanding of the rules and techniques, and practice. Incorporating the elements of design- line, shape, form, value, space, texture, and color, students will develop a range of basic technical skills, and use a variety of mediums including but not limited to, pencil, marker, charcoal, tempera paint and oil pastel. Through free-hand drawing, students will develop the skills necessary to render three-dimensional every day objects, and gain an understanding of perspective and composition. Students will develop an understanding of repetitive patterns through zentangles. Students will study in depth the features of the face and portraiture. With regard to painting, this course will cover color theory, color mixing and paint application. Students will also explore careers in the creative art industry, and gain exposure to the 3.5 million jobs the industry offers a commercial artist. Students will develop the vocabulary necessary to express personal opinions about art. Finally, students will compile a Google slide portfolio and a hard copy portfolio of their personal artwork.
FA10411 FINE ARTS 2
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $25
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Fine Arts elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Fine Arts 1
◆ This intermediate studio art course provides an opportunity for students to expand on the drawing and painting concepts introduced in Fine Arts 1. After building upon their existing knowledge students will gain the confidence necessary for advanced and upper level fine arts courses. Looking closer at the gallery artist, students in this course will engage in a wide range of technical strategies to further explore value, geometric and organic form, landscape, and the abstract. Continuing with the formalistic approach students will gain an understanding of the principles of design-unity, variety, contrast, balance, rhythm, movement, pattern, repetition, emphasis, proportion and scale. Students will also continue to utilize the elements of design while becoming more adept through a broad exposure to various media including, but not limited to graphite, charcoal, marker, acrylic, colored pencil, and watercolor. The drawing emphasis for this course is mastering the figure. Students will also use their existing vocabulary to express personal opinions about art and its effect on culture. Finally, students will compile a Google slide portfolio and a hard copy portfolio of their personal artwork.
FA20511 FINE ARTS 3
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $25
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Fine Arts elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Fine Arts 2
◆ This upper level course is for the serious and motivated artist. In this course students are encouraged to stretch their creative ideas to a personal level, and this course is highly recommended for any student intending to enroll in AP Studio Arts. Students will continue to examine the visual arts in what is known as the formalist approach by independently expanding on their knowledge of the elements and principles of design. Students will play an increased role in determining the media used to complete their work. Exposure to media will include prisma-color markers, printmaking, collage and more. The drawing emphasis in this course is the hands and feet. Students will also use their existing vocabulary to express personal opinions about art and its effect on culture. Finally, students will compile a Google slide portfolio and a hard copy portfolio of their personal artwork.
FA20611 FINE ARTS 4
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $25
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Fine Arts elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Fine Arts 3
◆ This advanced studio art course is for the self motivated and independently creative artist. This upper level course places emphasis on the individual experience with regard to the elements of design, and engages students in an in depth study of the principles of design. Students also play an increased role in the development of projects. From concept design through completed art piece, students will use a variety of materials to find creative solutions to the project prompts given. Students will realize the skill levels and technical abilities necessary to pursue further training at the college, trade school or university level. Students will compile a Google slide portfolio and a hard copy portfolio of their personal artwork.
FA30712 AP STUDIO ART 🕜🕜🕜
YEAR CREDIT 1.0
Fee: $25 plus $97 AP Exam Fee
Satisfies one of the following: 1.0 elective, 0.5 Fine Arts elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective, Advanced Placement requirement
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: There are many ways to satisfy the prerequisites for AP Studio Arts. Completing Fine Arts 1, Fine Arts 2, Fine Arts 3, and Fine Arts 4 or Taking a combination of at least four visual art courses and gaining permission from the instructor. Finally, if you are a rising senior and you create artwork on your own, but were unable to complete the pre requisites you may qualify with permission from the instructor.
◆ AP Studio Arts is a college level course, and is designed for students who are interested in the practical experience of visual art beyond high school. AP Studio Arts is not based on a written exam; but instead students create a portfolio of college level work for evaluation. Students will investigate processes, materials and ideas. They will experiment, and revise and finally communicate their ideas through the completion of 20 artworks. A qualifying portfolio score can earn a student college credit and or advanced placement. The AP Studio Art Program consists of four portfolios — 2-D Design, 3-D Design, Photography, and Drawing — corresponding to common college foundation courses. Students are required to submit a portfolio at the end of the year, and pay the required fee for submission.
FA11891 FILM PHOTOGRAPHY (Previously Beginning / Advance Photography)
YEAR CREDIT 1.0
Fee: $25
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Fine Arts elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: none
◆ This course is a year-long black and white film class. First semester students photograph with a Point and Shoot camera. Students will learn the fundamentals of photography, composition and image design. The history of photography will be reviewed and students will experience the work of many iconic photographers. They will capture images, process film, produce negatives and contact sheets in preparation of printing black and white photographs. Next, by burning, dodging their prints students will fine tune their work. By the end of the semester students will have confidence working in the (Analog) Darkroom. Second semester students will photograph with an SLR Camera. Students will examine the following subject areas: understanding the camera, manual shooting, how to creatively work with aperture and shutter, film exposure and advanced printmaking techniques. While in the darkroom, students learn advanced contrast control techniques to improve their prints. Specific photographic assignments will place emphasis on the camera controls and visual creativity. The second semester will build on the knowledge gained during the first semester. Students will learn more advanced photography techniques in the black and white medium and play with some alternative processes. Students will leave the class with a printed portfolio of their work.
** Students are required to provide their own 35mm manual-style film camera and one lens, rolls of black and white film, and darkroom photographic paper. Students will receive a detailed supply list on the first day of class, and a list of recommended 35mm cameras. Camera rentals are available upon request.
FT20411 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
SEMESTER CREDIT 0.5
Fee: $30
Satisfies one of the following: 0.5 elective, 0.5 Technology elective, 0.5 Fine Arts elective, 0.5 Practical Arts elective
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in Film Photography
◆ Students begin this course with exploration into the growing art of Phonography (Smartphone Photography). Students will capture images with their phones while reviewing the Rules of Composition, Elements of Design and Types of Light. Images will be processed on various free apps for photo editing. Next, this course explores the basics of digital camera operation, digital image capture, and the electronic output of photographic images for web use and print media. Students will utilize Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe Lightroom to organize and adjust their images. Students will learn photo-editing, correction, and manipulation. Students will also examine the work of today’s iconic photographers. Participants will also explore many popular photo projects which present the world around us. Students will leave the class with a digital portfolio of their work and archival prints of their best images.
**Students are required to provide their own Digital SLR camera, one lens, and a camera card. Students will receive a supply list on the first day of class. Students are responsible for the care and maintenance of their gear.
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