Art

Classes offered at various grade levels may require a prerequisite. Refer to the course catalog for detailed information.

ART

The following policy statements apply to students electing art courses:

Sophomores and juniors desiring to take an Art Level 2 course must have completed Introduction to Art or with at least a “C” average.

A senior may elect any art level 2 course without taking Introduction to Art.

Juniors and seniors desiring to take an Art level 3 course must have completed an Art level 2 course and earned at least a “B” average.

Students are also encouraged to provide various tools which will enable them to develop work outside of the classroom.

LEVEL 1

(Grades 9-11)

AR110     INTRODUCTION TO ART (Grades 9-11)  

Weight 1.0 Credit 0.5/semester

This course is designed to explore a wide range of art experiences.  The major emphasis of this studio course is the development of basic drawing skills along with the study of art history and art appreciation.  It is our intention to provide the student with a background in the language of art.  Artwork will be required to be completed in- and out-of-the classroom.  An artist is required for this course.

LEVEL 2

(Grades 10-12)

Prerequisite recommendation:  Students in grades 10 and 11 must have successfully completed Art Level 1 with at least a "C" average or a portfolio review by the prospective student and instructor.

This is the second-year art level comprising four semester courses which may be elected in any sequence.

AR211 CERAMICS 1 (Grades 10-12) 

Weight 1.0 Credit 0.5/semester (see prerequisite for Art 2)

This is a studio course designed to explore more advanced forms of clay work than previously covered in Art 1.  Areas of concentration will be hand-built pottery, modeling, and throwing on the potter's wheel.  The course will also include an in-depth study of glazing and firing processes.  Art will be required to be completed in- and out-of-the classroom.  

AR221 SCULPTURE 1 (Grades 10-12) 

Weight 1.0 Credit 0.5/semester (see prerequisite for Art 2)

This is a studio course designed to explore more advanced forms of sculpture than previously covered in

Art 1.  The course gives the student certain basic design criteria for evaluating good sculpture and then provides the opportunity for the student to produce his own works.  Clay, paper mâché, plaster, cardboard and other materials will be used in creating abstract and realistic sculptures.  Artwork will be required to be completed in- and out-of-the classroom.  

AR230 DRAWING (Grades 10-12)   

Weight 1.0 Credit 0.5/semester (see prerequisite for Art 2)

This is a studio course designed to further develop the student’s ability to draw.  Emphasis is placed on developing a deeper knowledge of the language of Art.  Anatomy, portraiture, landscape and still life drawing are a few of the subjects explored.  The media to be employed will consist of pen and ink, graphite, pastels, marker, and other materials.  Required artwork will need to be completed both in- and out-of-the classroom.

AR240 PAINTING (Grades 10-12) 

Weight 1.0 Credit 0.5/semester (see prerequisite for Art 2)

This is a studio course which will stress the development of personal painting technique and styles.  The subject matter will be both traditional and abstract.  Emphasis is placed on developing a deeper knowledge of the language of art.  The media consists of watercolor, tempera and acrylic.  Required artwork will need to be completed both in- and out-of-the classroom.  

AR230 DIGITAL DRAWING & PAINTING (Grades 10-12)   

Weight 1.0 Credit 0.5/semester (see prerequisite for Art 2)

This course utilizes i-Pad’s and explores the ProCreate application for digital drawings, paintings, illustrations, and animations. Students will develop digital images that showcase perceptual skills, conceptual strategies, production methods and narrative compositions. Students will operate their stylus pen like a brush or pencil to execute illustration, drawing, painting, and animation techniques within ProCreate. Students will learn about different types of paper and how to print their work

LEVEL 3

(Grades 11-12)

Prerequisite recommendation:  These are third year art level courses.  A student must have completed Art Level 2 earning at least a “B” before enrolling in the following courses.  

AR310 ADVANCED DRAWING AND PAINTING (Grades 11-12)      

Weight 1.1 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  The student must have completed Drawing and/or Painting with at least a “B” average. 

This is a course intended to reinforce basic skills and stress advance development in personal techniques.  Experimentation with new concepts and media is encouraged.  A strong importance is placed on personal and professional growth.  Required artwork will need to be completed both in- and out-of-the classroom. 

AR212 CERAMICS 2 (Grades 11-12)

Weight 1.1 Credit 0.5/semester 

Prerequisite recommendation:  Student must complete Ceramics 1 with a “B” or higher.

This is a studio course designed to stress the advanced development of ceramic hand building techniques, glazing techniques, history, aesthetics, and criticism.  Allowing prior ceramic skills learned in Ceramics 1 to drive the student to grow his/her hand building, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing techniques.  Art will be required to be completed in- and out-of-the classroom.  

AR222 SCULPTURE 2 (Grades 11-12)

Weight 1.1 Credit 0.5/semester 

Prerequisite recommendation:  Students must have completed Sculpture 1 with at least a “B” average.

This studio course is designed to explore advanced forms of sculpture.  Wood, metal, stone, and found objects are some of the materials students will explore while creating abstract and realistic sculpture.  Students will be required to provide various tools and outside materials for this course (examples include drills and saws). 

Artwork will be required to be completed in- and out-of-the classroom.

LEVEL 4

(GRADES 11-12)

Prerequisite recommendation:  These are fourth year art level courses.  A student must have completed combination of Art Level 2 and Level 3 courses while maintaining a “B” before enrolling in the following courses.  An interview with either the 2-D or 3-D instructor, prior to enrolling in either course, is strongly encouraged.  

AR400 AP 2D ART & DESIGN (Grades 11-12)  

Weight 1.2 Credit 1/year

Students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate inquiry through art and design and development of materials, processes, and ideas over the course of a year. Portfolios include works of art and design, process documentation, and written information about the work presented. In May, students submit portfolios for evaluation based on specific criteria, which include skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas and sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision.

AR320 COLLEGE PREP INDEPENDENT STUDY 2-D (Grades 11-12)

Weight 1.2 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  The student must have completed either combination of Art Level 2 Drawing or Painting and Art Level 3 Advanced Drawing and Painting with a minimum “B” average.

This course is designed to prepare serious art students to develop strategies to further their education in the field of Art and/or to prepare the student to enter the workforce.  Attention and stress are placed upon advance development in personal techniques.  Experimentation with new concepts and media is encouraged.  Importance is placed on personal and professional growth.  Students will create works of art based on their own choice of mediums, styles and size. Required artwork will need to be completed both in- and out-of-the classroom.  

AR330 INDEPENDENT STUDY 3-D (Grades 11-12)

Weight 1.2 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  Student must complete either combination of Sculpture 1 & 2 or Ceramics 1 & 2 with a “B” or higher.

This is a studio course designed to prepare serious art students to further their skills and understanding of 3-D components, materials and artists.  This course provides strategies for the students to study 3-D production at the college level.  Students will create works of art based on their own choice of mediums, styles and size.  Artwork will be required of students in- and out-of-the classroom.