Art

Art Department

INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING

No. 1551 | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level: 9 - 12

Welcome to art where you will experience and explore a wide variety of art materials.  This course serves as an introduction to flat mediums of art.  Using the elements of design as our primary focus, students will be exposed to many art concepts needed in drawing, collage, and 2-dimensional mediums.  Exposure to historical aspects of art will be incorporated into this class.

Careers related to this course:

• Product Designer, Mixed Media Artist, Concept Artist, Drafting, Sketch Artist

DRAWING I

(Prerequisite: No 1551) 

No. 1560 | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level: 10 - 12     

Drawing is the basic language that an artist uses in order to create any work of art.  This class is designed for students with early drawing skills to further their understanding of design principles, critical thinking, and problem solving.  Concepts and techniques of mediums will be a focus of this class.  A variety of drawing techniques and media will be explored.  Fee $5

Careers related to this course:

• Drafting, Architect, Industrial Designer, Art Conservationist, Book Designer

INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURE

No. 1552 | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level:  9 - 12

In this course, students will explore multiple sculpture materials and techniques including (but not limited to) clay, plaster, cardboard, wire, soft sculpture, and paper mache.  Basic art elements and design principles will be explored as they relate to 3-dimensional art.  Students will also learn about traditional and contemporary sculpture artists. 

Careers related to this course:

• Fine Artist, Product Display Creator, Craft Artist, Production Designer, Welding

CERAMICS I

(Prerequisite: No. 1552)

No. 1562 | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level: 10 - 12       

In this class you will learn various hand-building and glazing techniques as well as learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel.  Emphasis will be on idea generation and creation of individual artworks.  Students will be exposed to both traditional and contemporary ceramics artists, styles, and techniques.  Get ready to get your hands dirty!

Fee $10.00

Careers related to this course:

• Commercial Potter, Ceramic Engineer, Clay Modeler, Fine Artist, Production Designer

INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING

No. 1553 | Course Credit .5 | Grade Level: 9 - 12

Welcome to the world of paint and color!  This course is an introduction to the wide world of painting materials.  Learn about acrylic and watercolor painting while exploring how color affects our experience of art.  We will use basic art elements and design principles in our paintings. Influential painters will also be discussed. 

Careers related to this course:

• Fine Artist, Sign Painter, Muralist, Make-up Artist, Product Painter

PAINTING I

(Prerequisite: No. 1553)

No. 1568 Course Credit:  .5 |Grade Level: 10 – 12

This painting class builds on skills and techniques taught in Intro to Painting.  Class will begin with a review of color mixing and brush techniques in both watercolor and acrylic, then dive into idea generation, style, perception, composition, and specific techniques related to students’ art interests.  Students will also be exposed to history, major styles and contemporary painting artists.  Fee $15.00

Careers related to this course:

• Commercial Painter, Muralist, Portrait painter, Freelance artist

ART JOURNALING

(Prerequisite: No. 1551 and No. 1553)

No. 1566 | Course Credit .5 | Grade Level 10 - 12

Art Journaling is a class designed to explore the world of journaling as an art.  Students will have the opportunity to use artistic decisions to graphically and verbally organize personal and social art journals that focus on the 

unique characteristics of the student artists as well as their art and ideas.  Students will employ text, sketches, (mixed and multi-media), book making, collages, photographs, scrapbooking, and other media and tools that best 

meet the artistic needs of the students in their learning to innovatively and communicatively document creative ideas.  Fee $10.00

Careers related to this course:

• Fine Artist, Art Therapist, Illustrator, Online Art Instructor, Self-Expression

VIDEO PRODUCTION / BROADCAST MEDIA 1 

(Prerequisite: Media Arts I 1595)

No. 1580 | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level: 10 - 12 

Lights… Camera… Action! Dive into the exciting world of video production. See what it takes to produce a video. Students will work in the areas of performance, production, and operations as well as learn the elements of media arts. Many secrets and tricks of the trade will be revealed. Students will produce videos that may be aired in school, on the school website, or to the community through public access television. Program genres may include sequences, montages, short stories, and public service announcements as well as producing a short news show. Students are required to provide their own SD card.

Careers related to this course:

• Video Editor, Director, Videographer, Camera Operator, On Air Talent

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

No. 1592 | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level: 9 - 12

This course focuses on the basics of digital photography, including composition and exposure.  Students will learn about basic camera functions as well as photo editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop to improve photos.  Weekly discussions on photographers and their work will help improve students' understanding of composition and ability to analyze visual artworks.  Students are required to provide their own SD card.  

Careers related to this course:

• Wedding Photographer, Sports Photographer, Journalism, Wildlife Photographer, Studio photographer

ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

(Prerequisite: No. 1592 Introduction to Digital Photography)

No. 1590 | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level: 10 - 12

This class is designed for students who have already taken Digital Photography and are eager to know more.  We will review basic compositional rules, camera functions, and Photoshop techniques then go into advanced topics in digital photography.  Students will be challenged to find their own expressive voice through their photographs.  Students are expected to provide their own SD cards.  

Careers related to this course:

• Wedding Photographer, Sports Photographer, Journalism, Wildlife Photographer, Studio Photographer

GRAPHICS & WEB PAGE DESIGN

(Prerequisite: No. 1591)

No. 1593 | Course Credit:  .5 | Grade Level: 10 - 12

Meets .5 credit for Media Art Standards 

Learn what it takes to create an effective website.  This class will introduce you to design concepts and tools used to plan, create, produce and maintain a website.  Topics include:  image design, typography, movement, navigation and usability.  Students will explore how to create logos and motion graphics as well as learn how graphics arts influence what people purchase through advertising.  Students will be asked to be creative, try new things and have fun.

Careers related to this course:

• Web Designer, Multimedia Specialist, Digital Marketer, Web Content Manager, Motion Graphics Designer

ANIMATION

(Prerequisite: Digital Art 1591)

No. 1594 | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level 10-12

Learn about the principles and practices of animation, including how to create characters in a variety of settings and mediums. Explore all aspects of the animation process, including storyboarding, character design, 2D modeling, animation, rendering, and sound. A variety of techniques will be explored such as caricature, comics/graphic novels, and 2D computer animation.

Careers related to this course:

• Animator, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Motion Graphics Designer, VR/AR Engineer

FLYER MEDIA PRODUCTION

See Mr. Diehl or Mrs. Warner | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level: 9 - 12

The Flyer Media Productions course is a unique opportunity to be part of the award-winning broadcast team that provides live coverage of District events on local television and to the global audience on YouTube.  Students will learn how to set up and operate a live broadcast from equipment, to graphics all the way through the live production.  Students in this course will earn a fine arts credit towards graduation.  Students will be allowed to flex their schedule for up to two hours based on the number of broadcasts they commit to per quarter.  For example, students who commit to one broadcast per week can edit their schedule to begin school 2nd hour or shorten their day to end after 6th hour.  Please see Mr. Bjorge or Mrs. Grant if you have any questions regarding credits or schedule.

Careers related to this course:

• Camera Operator, Director, Producer, On Air Talent, Equipment Specialist

DRAWING AND PAINTING STUDIO

(Prerequisite: No 1551 and No. 1560 OR 1553  & PAINTING 1 1568

No. 1570A | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level 10-12

In this choice based class, students will continue to develop their two-dimensional art skills under the guidance of department instructors. Students will be presented with a variety of materials and techniques, such as drawing, painting, collage, and printmaking. Students will learn to plan, develop, critique, complete, and reflect on original artworks. Individual time management skills and follow-through skills are necessary. 

Students may take this class more than once. Fee $15

Careers related to this course:

• Fine Artist, Product Designer, Painter, Muralist, Restoration Specialist

CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE STUDIO

(Prerequisite: No 1552 & 1562)

No. 1571A | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level 10-12

In this choice based class, students will continue to develop their three-dimensional art skills under the guidance of department instructors. Students will be presented with a variety of materials and techniques, in the areas of sculpture and ceramics. Students will learn to plan, develop, critique, complete, and reflect on original artworks. Individual time management skills and follow-through skills are necessary. Students may take this class more than once. 

Fee $20

Careers related to this course:

• Fine Artist, Set Designer, Potter, 3D Modeler, Studio Assistant

OPEN STUDIO DIGITAL MEDIA - digital photography, video, graphics/animation, digital art

(Prerequisite: No 1591 and No 1592) 

No.1572A | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level 10-12

In this choice based class, students will continue to develop their digital art skills under the guidance of department instructors. Students will be presented with a variety of programs, skills, and techniques in the areas of digital photography, video, graphics/animation,and digital art. Students will learn to plan, develop, critique, 

complete, and reflect on original artworks. Individual time management skills and follow-through skills are necessary. Students may take this class more than once. Students are required to provide their own SD card. 

Careers related to this course:

• Web Designer, Comic Book Artist, Photographer, Special Effects Designer, Animator

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL ART

No. 1591 | Course Credit: .5 | Grade Level: 9 - 12 

This course introduces students to technology based media as an extension of the creative experience. The course includes exploring different methods and styles of art produced in the age of computers and personal devices. Students will learn in a hands-on environment experimenting with a variety of digital media.  The course emphasizes the elements and principles of art. Fee - per individual project materials.

Careers related to this course:

• Fine Artist, Video Game Artist, Comic Book Artist, Visual Effects Artist, Web Developer

MEDIA ARTS I

No. 1595 | Course Credit .5 | Grade Level 9 - 12

Learn the skills needed to create content for digital media.  This class will focus on the production of video, still images and motion graphics that are present in social media.  Students will learn how to make elements of their posts stand out to capture a viewer's attention and send a message. 

Careers related to this course:

• Youtuber, Graphic Designer, Web Page Artist, Social Media Specialist, Influencer

ART APPRECIATION (Semester Class)

No. 3567| Course Credit: 1 (Available for 3 College Credits) | Grades 11- 12

Do you like to look at art but don’t necessarily feel you are an artist.  This course is an introduction to the history and appreciation of art through a survey of humanity’s needs and aspirations as expressed in painting, sculpture, printmaking, architecture and crafts.  A study of individual artists and art movement in specific content relative to the political and economical circumstances is a component of the class.  Other components include analysis of symbolism, elements and principles of art, and composition.  This course may be taken for college credit.

(Additional assignments required)

Careers related to this course:

• Art Historian, Art Gallery Worker, Curator, Restoration Specialist, Researcher

INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN

(Prerequisite: No. 1591)

No. 3593 | Course Credit: 1 | Grades 11-2

CIS course ARTS 1425- can be taken for 3 college credits (semester class)

This introductory course explores the basic principles, aesthetic and conceptual practices of graphic design. This course is a studio art course as such it will concentrate on conceptualization, interpretation, and evaluation of communication art. Emphasis is placed on developing an awareness and effective use of type, image, symbols, and visual relationships. Students focus on the design process as a way to develop and refine design solutions.

Careers related to this course:

• Graphic Designer, Marketing Specialist, Brand Manager, Packaging Designer, Illustrator