ART 1

COURSE NUMBER: 6005

LEVEL 5.0

6 periods – 1 credit

Grade: 10, 11 & 12

Prerequisite: NONE

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

In this course students will develop two dimensional art production techniques using a variety of media. The students will apply the elements and principles of art to their pictorial design and compositions. Art history and aesthetics will be studied through critiques and assessments. Portfolios will be developed and career options explored.

Course offerings for 10th & 11th grade Art 1 students who want to continue studying art at NPHS:

• Art 2 (5.0) - Students must earn a C average or above in Art 1
• Portfolio Prep (6.0) - Students must earn an A average in Art 1 with portfolio submission and teacher recommendation.
• AP Studio Art (6.5) - Drawing - Students must earn an A average in Art 1 with portfolio submission and teacher recommendation.
• AP Studio Art (6.5) - Design - Students must earn an A average in Art 1 with portfolio submission and teacher recommendation.

Additional Art Courses without prerequisites:

• AP Art History (6.5) - No prerequisites
• Ceramics 1 (Minor 4.0) - No prerequisites
• Computer Animation 1 (5.0) - No prerequisites
• Design & Illustration (Minor - 4.0) - No prerequisites
• Digital Photography 1 (5.0) - No prerequisites
• Graphic Design (5.0) - No prerequisites
• Sculpture (5.0) - No prerequisites