Art

AP Studio Art 

Course Number(s):  V436001, V436003

Length: 2 Semesters (4 Credits) 

Prerequisites: Minimum of 2 art credits

Grade: 10-12 

AP Studio Art allows students to earn college level art credit through the creation of a portfolio of work that is scored by the college board. The course is a year long and requires that the student work independently to investigate, experiment, and develop a cohesive series of artworks.  The students can work in any medium that relates to the portfolio type they choose.  Three portfolio categories are available: Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design.   Students will be expected to develop a comprehensive portfolio and process journal.   Portfolios that earn a satisfactory review by the College Board (a score of 3 or higher on a 6 point scale,) the student can earn three college credits, depending on the college. There is a large amount of work required for portfolio submission in early May, but it is a great opportunity to prepare a portfolio if a student plans on attending a college for an art or design major.

Ceramics Beginning 

Course Number(s): V402111 

Length: 1 Semester (2 Credits) 

Prerequisites: None 

Grade: 9-12 

This course introduces the student to the skills,  vocabulary, and techniques necessary to create pottery  and clay sculpture. Students will learn basic clay  techniques and processes including hand building and  the use of the potter’s wheel. Some projects include  pinch pot, coil, slab and cups. Aprons provided. They  will explore how art, specifically ceramics, is made  expressive and meaningful. Throughout the course  students will participate in discussions regarding their  work in process and as completed product.  

Ceramics Advanced 

Course Number(s): V402131 

Length: 1 Semester (2 Credits) 

Prerequisites: Ceramics Beginning grade: B or higher Grade: 10-12 

This course will give students the opportunity to gain  an advanced level of understanding for the entire  ceramic process. Students will create ceramic work  independently as they further their technical skills and  artistic style. Students will explore and demonstrate an  understanding of clay and glaze chemistry, specific  firing techniques, and career options within the  ceramics field. Students will also learn how to formally  critique, interpret, and analyze their own artwork.  

Digital Imaging 

Course Number(s): V408251 

Length: 1 Semester (2 Credits) 

Prerequisites: None 

Grade: 10-12 

Students will explore the use of a computer to create  and manipulate imagery. The focus of the class will be the use of the elements and principles of art to teach the  student techniques and functions of the equipment.  Students will use computer software to create original  art for publication or presentation. This course will  develop a student’s technical computer skills and their  artistic visual intelligence. 

Digital Photography, Beginning Course Number(s): V408271 

Length: 1 Semester (2 Credits) 

Prerequisites: None 

Grade: 10-12 

Students will use digital equipment and computer  software to study the formal components of visual  communication with a strong emphasis on Elements Art  and Principles of Design. This course will include the  study of the photographic image, image production,  computer software, and the use of digital cameras. 

Drawing Beginning 

Course Number(s): V401111 

Length: 1 Semester (2 Credits) 

Prerequisites: None 

Grade: 9-12 

Students will explore basic drawing techniques through  the study of a variety of subject matter, media and  materials. Learning how to draw will involve learning  how to see the world in terms of the elements of art:  line, shape, value, form, texture, color, and space.  Students will also be exposed to the principles of  design, balance, movement, and contrast which are the  framework for creative composition. All students will  be involved in the critique of their own art as well as  that of others. 

Drawing Advanced 

Course Number(s): V401141 

Length: 1 Semester (2 Credits) 

Prerequisites: Drawing Beginning grade: B- or higher Grade: 10-12 

Intermediate drawing will help students continue to  develop technical skills in drawing. The elements of art  and principles of design will be discussed and built  upon throughout the course. The students will explore a  variety of new drawing media and techniques including  charcoal, chalk, ink, dry and oil pastels. Color theory  and application of color media will be a large portion of  the course. The students will be expected to think  creatively and work diligently throughout the Semester. 

Mixed Media 

Course Number(s): 404141 

Length: 1 Semester (2 Credits) 

Prerequisites: None

Grade: 9-12 

Students in this course will learn both two dimensional and three dimensional design using a variety of art media. Students will learn about and use elements and principles of design to create unique art works.  Students will learn both two dimensional and three dimensional design techniques. Students will explore the history of mixed media in the arts.

Painting Beginning 

Course Number(s): V401211 

Length: 1 Semester (2 Credits) 

Prerequisites: Drawing Beginning 

Grade: 9-12 

This course is designed to build on the drawing and  compositional skills learned in Beginning Drawing by  familiarizing students with color theory and painting  technique. Students will be exposed to color schemes  and learn to mix tints, shades, and tones to produce  infinite colors. Painting medium used in this course will  be tempera combined with acrylic medium. Painting  terminology and a sampling of style from Art History  will be covered in this course. Developing the technical  skills to manipulate paint on a surface is the main focus  of this course, but students will find that creative  thinking and problem solving are a large part of this  process. Determination and focus are the keys to success  in this class.  

Painting Intermediate 

Course Number(s): V401221 

Length: 1 Semester (2 Credits) 

Prerequisites: Painting Beginning grade: B- or higher Grade: 10-12 

This course is designed to be an extension of the skills  and knowledge established in Beginning Painting. The  students will continue to explore and apply rules of  color theory, value, and composition to create more  artistically expressive paintings. The contribution of  diverse cultural and historical paintings will be  examined as part of our study of the evolution of  painting in art history. Tempera and watercolor paint  will be the media used throughout the Semester. The  students will also learn about a variety of painting  surfaces that can be used with these media. Students  should expect a fun but continually challenging  experience. 

Jewelry-Beginning 

Course Number(s): V402211 

Length: 1 Semester (2 Credits) 

Prerequisites: None 

Grade: 9-12 

Students will learn technical skills and formal  organization to create expressive jewelry. Students will  explore the properties, qualities and capabilities of  jewelry media and relevant tools as well as an emphasis  placed on planning for projects. Various mediums will  be explored. Students will be introduced to a variety of  tools such as round-nose and needle-nose jewelry pliers,  sandpaper, files, and looms.