Independent Study: Visual Art Instructor Recommendation AND Prerequisites outlined below Prerequisites: Successful completion of Art Survey AND Levels 1 AND 2 in art classes pertaining to the area of student’s interest in the following Visual Art areas: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, or Graphic Design Course Objectives: The student will advance their understanding and proficiency in a specific area of art. They will study, research and practice a selected area of art, collaborate on portfolio presentations and art installations, and develop a body of work that is directed to their individual art goals, in addition to exploring higher education and career goals. Students accepted as Independent Study candidates will write a study proposal to be approved by the teacher. This will be presented to the instructor at the beginning of the semester and serve as the syllabus. Students take the course in concurrence with current Level 2 offerings, and will be evaluated weekly during class time. A formal evaluation will occur at mid-term and the end of each quarter. Failure to meet the proposal’s agreed upon requirements will result in the student being exited from the Independent Study and the student will receive an F grade.