ART

2D DESIGN

Credits: 2.5 (Semester)

This course provides students with an overview of the fundamentals of art. Students are given the opportunity to explore a wide range of media in the production of two-dimensional projects, including drawing, painting, pastel, collage, and mixed media.

3D DESIGN

Credits: 2.5 (Semester)

Students will explore a wide variety of Media, including ceramics, glass, textile designs, metals, papermaking, and wood. The Students will become familiar with the art critique and will gain experience in producing various sculptural forms.

STUDIO 2D DESIGN

Credits: 2.5 (Semester) PREREQUISITE: 2D DESIGN

The elements and principles of design are emphasized throughout this course in two-dimensional art utilizing a wide variety of media. Students are encouraged to explore and experiment with various styles and compositions. Instruction is highly individualized.

STUDIO 3D DESIGN

Credits: 2.5 (Semester) PREREQUISITE: 3D DESIGN

Experienced art students are given the opportunity to concentrate in specific areas of interest. Students may explore clay, glass, fiber, metal, fabric, paper, and other art materials. Instruction is highly individualized. Students work in a wide range of three-dimensional media. Students will be introduced to Artists both classic and contemporary and will become well versed at identifying various types of sculptures in their daily environments.

IB VISUAL ARTS - HL

Credits: 5.0 (Year)

PREREQUISITE: AT LEAST ONE SEMESTER OF A VISUAL ART

IB Visual Arts HL is a pre-university course designed to promote a sense of identity through study and artistic expression. This course is designed for students with creative and imaginative abilities who may pursue the visual arts at the post-secondary level. For a complete description please look at the INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE webpage. Please note: In order to take the IB Visual Arts Exam, students must take both IB Visual Arts 11 and IB Visual Arts 12. Course open to 11th and 12th graders.

ADVANCED STUDIO ART

Credits: 5.0 (Year)

PREREQUISITE: AT LEAST ONE SEMESTER OF VISUAL ART

Advanced Studio Art is designed to promote a sense of identity through study, artistic expression and creation. This course is designed for students with creative and imaginative abilities who want to continue exploring their technical abilities and may pursue the visual arts at the post-secondary level. Students are encouraged to explore and experiment with various styles, compositions and media. Instruction is highly individualized. Please note this course will be co-seated with IB Visual Arts.

GRAPHIC ARTS and DESIGN

Credits: 2.5 (Semester)

This is a hands-on project-oriented course that involves the basic areas of printing fundamentals, and desktop publishing. The course includes problem solving and creation of work that communicates personal ideas. Graphic Arts is designed for the beginning students. This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of graphic design. Special emphasis is placed on advertising and display. Students experiment with logos and lettering via and desktop publishing. Thumbnail sketches, positive and negative area, and "opened" and "expanded" design are explored.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Credits: 2.5 (Semester)

This course will provide students with opportunities to build their knowledge and skills in the field of digital photography. This course will familiarize students with digital photographic equipment, materials and processes utilizing digital cameras, computers, specialized software and print methods. This course will include photographic history and cultural influence, careers and applications, creative expression based on computer software manipulation and personal experience, artistic perception, and analyzing works of photographic art basing judgement composition, design, emotional impact, technical skill and communication.

VIDEO PRODUCTION

Credits: 2.5 (Semester)

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to build, acquire, and utilize an understanding of the video production process. Students will be required to work in various production roles both in front of and behind the camera. Video Production will create a foundation of basic videography techniques and familiarize students with video production terminology, skills, and procedures, through the use of camcorders, Apple iMac computers, leading industry editing software, and discussion and demonstration of techniques.

ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION

Credits: 5 (Year)

PREREQUISITE: VIDEO PRODUCTION

Advanced Video Production is designed to give students the chance to creatively stretch the limits of basic video production skills into more professional understandings of cinematography, producer and director responsibilities, and more advanced editing techniques. Projects include silent films, Chroma key (green screen) projects, commercials, music videos, chase scenes, and more! Some AVP students also choose to be a part of the news team which airs weekly broadcasts of the Blue Devil News.

IB FILM SL or HL

Credits: 5 (Year)

Through the study and analysis of film texts and exercises in film-making, the Diploma Program film course explores film history, theory and socio-economic background. The course develops students' critical abilities, enabling them to appreciate the multiplicity of cultural and historical perspective in film. To achieve an international understanding within the world of film, students are taught to consider film texts, theories and ideas from the points of view of different individuals, nations, and cultures.