(1852)                 1 credit

Full Year  🖼️  🎨                                                               Sample Syllabus

This course will provide students with hands-on experience in utilizing the design process for projects such as drawing and concept work, product design, architectural rendering, and three dimensional structural sculpture. Students will further their studies of art and design by critiquing examples of good design, along with composing his/her own design ideas. Students will be introduced to historical and contemporary artists relevant to this curriculum.

(1855)                 1 credit

Full Year   🖼️  🎨   📚                                                            Sample Syllabus               

The essentials of drawing, color theory, two dimensional design and the elements and principles of design are reviewed, practiced and applied with an emphasis on exploring and developing a unique approach to these concepts and skills.  Art history relative to the 19th and 20th centuries is incorporated throughout the course. This course is meant to prepare students to be successful in our AP Studio Art courses. Assistance with portfolio preparation and college information is given to those interested in pursuing a post high school education in art.  

Recommendation: Innovations in Visual Art & Design (Honors), Drawing, and or Painting.  

Note: Students may receive credit from Rhode Island Colleges Early Enrollment Program (EEP) with successful completion of the course. Students will be required to create and  present a final portfolio consisting of 10-15 art works. 

(1860)                 1 credit

Full Year  🖼️  🎨   📚                                                          Sample Syllabus   

This course covers portfolio preparation for students attempting to receive College Board credit in studio art.  This course is designed for students working two-dimensionally.  During the summer and the first quarter, students will research and finalize an area of investigation. work on developing their skills across a wide variety of subject matter and media. Students selecting the 2D-Design Photography strand will work in digital photography.  During the remainder of the year, students will create a self-directed body of work that exemplifies their skills and interests in either drawing, 2D-Design or Photography. The class period will serve as their advisory and assignment period, students are expected to have the skills and motivation to work independently to fulfill the assignments.   

Requirement:  Minimum grade of B or better in Advanced Visual Art & Design Honors (EEP) or permission of the instructor. 

Note: Students wishing to fulfill Digital Photo Portfolio requirements must take Digital Photo 1 and Advanced Digital Photo or instructor’s permission. 

(1861)                 1 credit

Full Year   🖼️  🎨   📚                                                       Sample Syllabus                    

Students in this course may also be concurrently enrolled in Advanced Ceramics and/or Sculpture.  During the summer and the first quarter, students will research and finalize an area of investigation.  During the remainder of the course, students will create a self-directed portfolio/body of work  organized around a central visual idea that exemplifies their skills, media preferences and a thorough investigation of their interests.  The class period will serve as an advisory, an assignment, studio and critique period. Students are expected to have the skills and motivation to work independently to fulfill assignments and requirements outside of class. Students in the CTE program will also be required to meet with an industry partner/mentor at various points throughout the course for critique and portfolio reviews. 

Requirement: Completion of Advanced Visual Art & Design-Honors/EEP with a B, Advanced Ceramics and Sculpture, and instructor’s permission. 

(1859)                 1 credit

Full Year  🖼️  🎨   📚                                                           Sample Syllabus        

This course offers students a global perspective of art history. Students will have  the opportunity to explore, in depth, the history of art from ancient times to the present. Through readings, research, visual images, videos, and museum visits, students will view significant artworks from around the world. Writing skills will be important in the description, analysis, and comparison of these works. Students will participate in classroom discussions and analyze significant historical events, art periods, styles, specific artworks, and issues or themes that connect these artworks as well as culminating projects reinforcing artistic concepts. 

Recommendation: This course is highly recommended for students enrolled in the CTE Academy of Visual Arts & Design and for students planning on attending art school or those who enjoy the study of architecture and history.

Students in the Academy may also select to take additional visual arts & design courses to build their artistic skills and the breadth of their portfolio.