VISUAL ARTS

Grades: 7–8

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0101005 – M/J Exploring 2D Art

Prerequisite: Successful completion of 6th Grade Art and current art instructor approval

Fee: $45

Full Course Description:

Students are exposed to a variety of media in both two- and three-dimensional design. Projects include still life, pen and ink, perspective, paper mâché masks, painting, calligraphy, and ceramic clay. One research paper on famous artists is included.

Grade: 8

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0101100 – M/J Visual Art 1

Prerequisite: MS 2D/3D Art 1 and current art instructor approval

Fee: $45

Full Course Description:

Students continue exploring a variety of media in both two- and three-dimensional design. Projects include still life, pen and ink, perspective, paper mâché masks, painting, calligraphy, and ceramic clay. One research paper on famous artists is included.

Grades: 7–8

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0101010 – M/J 2-D Studio Art 1

Prerequisite: Successful completion of 6th Grade Art and current art instructor approval

Fee: $45

Full Course Description:

This class is designed for students wishing to learn drawing skills. Students explore tools and materials as well as basic design principles. The course includes both two- and three-dimensional projects.

Grade: 8

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0101020 – M/J 2-D Studio Art 2

Prerequisite: MS Drawing 1 and current art instructor approval

Fee: $45

Full Course Description:

This class is designed for students wishing to continue drawing study. Students further explore tools, materials, and design principles through expanded two- and three-dimensional projects.

Grade: 8

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0101026 – M/J 2D Studio Art 3

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Drawing 7, 2D/3D Art and current art instructor approval

Fee: $45

Full Course Description:

Students create and discuss visual art through cartooning and illustration topics such as book, advertising, and editorial illustration, game and animation concept art and design, and comic creation. The course emphasizes the elements and principles of design, creative thinking, problem solving, drawing skills, and use of a variety of media. Subject matter includes human, animal, and imaginative characters, design processes, and creativity. Additional topics include concept art, craft, sketchbook assignments, and art history.

Grade: 8

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0101040 – M/J 3-D Studio Art 1

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Drawing 7, 2D/3D Art, or Art Survey and current art instructor approval

Fee: $50

Full Course Description:

Puppet building is an engaging course for students interested in learning the skills required to create a variety of puppet styles. Instruction includes hand sewing, designing, sculpting, and construction using multiple materials. Students build three-dimensional puppets and learn basic performance skills such as lip sync, eye focus, and entrances and exits to bring their creations to life.

Grade: 8

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0101050 – M/J 3-D Studio Art 2

Prerequisite: MS Drawing 1 or 2D/3D Art

Fee: $45

Full Course Description:

Students experiment with paper, polymer clay, ceramic clay, wire and metal, leather, glass, wood, fiber, and plastic in the creation of jewelry pieces. Emphasis is placed on the elements and principles of design and how they translate to jewelry. Students learn proper terminology and safe use of tools and equipment and complete self-critiques for each project.