Art

Grades 9-12 1 Semester .5 Credit

Course Number:  101

Prerequisite:  None.

Description:  Introduction to Art and Design is a comprehensive course, which allows students to explore the basic materials and techniques used in drawing, painting and sculpture. This course covers a wide range of styles and media while focusing on developing skills around specific Elements of Art and/or Principles of Design.

Grades 9-12 1 Semester   .5 Credit

Course Number:  149-O

Prerequisite:  None.

Description: Students will be exposed to a variety of traditional craft materials and processes and how they dovetail with the fine arts as a result of society’s desire to create, collect and live with hand-made work. Materials and techniques explored may include but not be limited to: cloth, yarn, wood, metal, glass - baskets, wire and beaded jewelry, stained glass, batik, quilting, crochet, and/or wood carving/burning as we also research influencers in the explosion of the current “crafts” movement online and in our communities.

Grades 10-12 1 Semester .5 Credit

Course Number:  111

Prerequisite:  None. 

Description:  Students will learn to use a variety of platforms to create digital art on the computer including Adobe Photoshop and other online tools. Students will work with found and original imagery to create digital paintings, collages, and graphic designs. Projects will incorporate the principles of design, art historical periods, and advertising so that content may be applied to a variety of fields of study.

Grades 10-12 1 Semester .5 Credit 

Course Number:  110

Prerequisite:  None.

Description:  Students will learn the basics of digital drawing and photo editing , as well as learn how to use a variety of programs to create short animations, advertisements, and greeting cards.  Students will learn about composition and framing of animations, as well as storyboarding and sound editing to create professional animated effects with characters, text, environments and more.

Grades 9-12 1 Semester .5 Credit 

Course Number:  114 -E

Prerequisite:  None.

Description:  This class will focus on the art of producing multiple art works from original imagery using a variety of techniques and materials.  Both reductive (i.e., linoleum/wood block) and additive (i.e., collagraph) methods will be used in both color and black and white.  Focus will be personal expression along with consistent technique and manipulation of materials. Focus will be personal expression along with consistent technique and manipulation of materials.

Grades 11-12 1 Semester .5 Credit 

Course Number:  116

Prerequisites:  Two sequential courses and teacher recommendation. 

Description:  Serious art students will develop a collection of high-quality work using advanced drawing and painting techniques.  This class can be taken both junior and senior year (for students needing a portfolio for applications to a college art program). 

Grades 12 Full Year 1 Credit 

Course Number:  134

Prerequisites:  Two sequential courses and teacher recommendation. 

Description:  Students in Honors will produce projects that demonstrate a high level of thinking, craftsmanship, personal expression and superior quality design.  Honors art students will participate in the annual Honors Art Show.  This exhibit is independently judged by a professional artist who selects the winner of the Honors Art Medal for Artistic Excellence.

Grades 9-12 1 Semester .5 Credit 

Course Number:  140

Prerequisite:  None. 

Description:  The focus of Ceramics I is to construct functional and sculptural objects using traditional contemporary clay techniques and materials.  Students will use pinch, coil, slab and various molding and glazing methods to hand build and decorate their projects.  Emphasis is placed on creativity, craftsmanship, and the understanding of clay work as an important piece of art history as well as our modern culture.  

Grades 10-12 1 Semester .5 Credit 

Course Number:  141

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Ceramics I.

Description:  Students in Ceramics II will continue to utilize their hand building skills to create more advanced functional and sculptural clay works.  More emphasis will be placed on exploring designs and conceptual ideas and glazing/decorating techniques will be expanded upon.  Students will receive an introduction to the potter’s wheel and will work toward an independent project.

Grades 9-12 1 Semester .5 Credit 

Course Number:  142

Prerequisite:  None. 

Description:  The focus of Drawing and Painting I is on development of drawing and painting techniques and skills.  Students use a variety of media such as pencils, charcoal, pen and ink, acrylics and watercolors, etc., using both traditional and non-traditional subject matter.

Grades 10-12 1 Semester .5 Credit 

Course Number:  143

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Drawing and Painting I.

Description:  Students will continue their study of drawing and painting materials and techniques while they learn about modern and contemporary art inspired by the themes and styles used in the major movements in modern painting. 

Grades 9-12 1 Semester .5 Credit 

Course Number:  144-E

Prerequisite:  None.

Description:  The focus of Sculpture I is to create 3-D works of art using a variety of materials while utilizing the elements  and principles of design.  Students will study both traditional and contemporary artists and methods while working with materials that range from paper to clay, plaster to wire.  This is a good introductory course for creative students who love to build things.

Grades 10-12 1 Semester .5 Credit 

Course Number:  145-O

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Sculpture I.

Description:  Students in Sculpture II will continue their study of 3-D design concepts while working on more advanced projects.  Traditional and contemporary techniques will be expanded upon as will the list of sculptures being studied.  Craftsmanship and concept will be emphasized and the students will work toward a final independent project.

Grades 11-12 1 Semester .5 Credit 

Course Number:  120

Prerequisite:  Two sequential courses and art teacher recommendation.

Description:  Independent Study in Art enables students to explore a particular art form or topic more in depth. It is offered to students who have taken at least two previous art courses and must be approved by the teacher to register. Independent study in Art is a wonderful opportunity for dedicated students to expand their expertise in a particular media, explore a theme or technique in greater detail, or to simply develop more advanced skills in an area of personal interest.

Grades 12 Full Year 1 Credit 

Course Number:  148

Prerequisites:  Two sequential courses and art teacher recommendation.

Description:  AP 2-D or 3-D Art and Design courses are designed for students with a professional or academic interest in art. These courses focus on a variety of concepts and approaches in drawing and 2-D or 3-D design, enabling students to demonstrate a range of abilities and versatility with media, technique, problem solving, and scope. Such conceptual variety can be demonstrated through the use of one or several media. Students refine their skills and create artistic works to submit via a portfolio to the College Board for evaluation.

The AP level added weight will be granted to students who successfully complete the required course work and who take the related AP exam.  No AP designated weight will be granted to a student who does not take the related AP exam or who violates a College Board Exam Policy (i.e.: use of cell phone, etc).  All students taking an AP course must also take the course final or an alternate assignment (subject specific) unless they maintain an 87 average with teacher permission to exempt.