Art

DRAWING I - 244133

The course provides the student an opportunity to develop his/her skills and self-expression in various drawing media.

Credits - 1

Grades - 9, 10, 11, 12

DRAWING II - 244143

Students must have successfully completed Drawing I with a “C” grade or higher. Drawing II will provide the student an opportunity to further develop and refine techniques and processes begun in Drawing I. More emphasis will be placed on incorporating color into drawings.

Course Notes:

MUST COMPLETE DRAWING I WITH A “C” OR BETTER

Prerequisites:

DRAWING I - 244133

Credits - 1

Grades - 9, 10, 11, 12

DRAWING III -
This course is an independent study (teacher permission required), where the student takes the course on a "free/open period" during the school day. The student will further develop a personal style of drawing with ebony pencil, ink, charcoal, oil pastel, and/or mixed media. The student will create their own project goals, bring their own references for executing drawings, and complete drawings at their own pace with the instructor offering guidance and insights.

Course Notes:
MUST COMPLETE DRAWING II WITH A “C” OR BETTER
Prerequisites:

DRAWING II - 244123

Credits - 1
Grades - 10, 11, 12

INTRO TO DIGITAL ART & DESIGN
The student will explore software tools used to create digital art for print such as Adobe Photoshop. The student will learn to edit and adjust photographs, create original photo manipulations, original illustrations, and commercial art 

Credits - 1
Grades - 10, 11, 12

PAINTING I - 244113

The student will explore painting, composition and techniques while developing his/her personal style of painting as a form of communication. They will deal with diversified subject matter while using acrylic, tempera and watercolor paints.

Course Notes:

MUST COMPLETE DRAWING I WITH A “C” OR BETTER

Prerequisites:

DRAWING I - 244133

Credits - 1

Grades - 9, 10, 11, 12

PAINTING II - 244123

Students must have completed Painting I with a “C” or higher. Students will continue developing their personal style of painting while developing advanced technique in watercolor, acrylic paint, and mixed media.

Course Notes:

MUST COMPLETE PAINTING I WITH A “C” OR BETTER

Prerequisites:

PAINTING I - 244113

Credits - 1

Grades - 10, 11, 12

PAINTING III - 244124
This course is an independent study (teacher permission required), where the student takes the course on a "free/open period" during the school day. The student will further develop a personal style of painting with acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media. The student will create their own project goals, bring their own references for executing paintings, and complete paintings at their own pace with the instructor offering guidance and insights.

Course Notes:
MUST COMPLETE PAINTING II WITH A “C” OR BETTER
Prerequisites:

PAINTING II - 244123

Credits - 1

Grades - 10, 11, 12 

POTTERY I - 244093

The student will explore the possibilities of clay through hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. Emphasis will be placed on technical skills, craftsmanship, and idea development.

Credits - 1

Grades - 10, 11, 12

POTTERY II - 244103

Students must have completed Pottery I with a “C” grade or higher. Students will continue to develop their wheel and hand building techniques. Students will have the opportunity to create original ceramic works of art.

Course Notes:

MUST COMPLETE POTTERY I WITH A “C” OR BETTER

Prerequisites:

POTTERY I - 244093

POTTERY III -
This course is an independent study (teacher permission required), where the student takes the course on a "free/open period" during the school day. The student will further develop a personal style of creating works of art with clay using the wheel and hand building techniques. The student will create their own project goals, bring their own references for executing paintings, and complete paintings at their own pace with the instructor offering guidance and insights.

Course Notes:
MUST COMPLETE POTTERY II WITH A “C” OR BETTER
Prerequisites:

POTTERY II - 244123

Credits - 1

Grades - 10, 11, 12