HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS

CERAMICS & SCULPTURE I Course #1296 Elective 9—12 / 1st or 2nd Semester / .5 credit This course are designed for students who have an interest in working with clay and other sculptural materials, and gives students experiences in making functional as well as sculptural pieces, using a variety of techniques. Well though out forms, designs and functional uses along with good craftsmanship are emphasized.

CERAMICS & SCULPTURE II Course #1297 Elective 10—12 / 1st or 2nd Semester / .5 credit Pre-requisite: Ceramics & Sculpture I Ceramics & Sculpture II is a continuation of the level one course, with increased emphasis on developing a personal direction and focus in sculpture and/or ceramics.

COMBINED VISUAL ARTS Course #1289 Elective 9—12 / 1st or 2nd Semester / .5 credit Combined Visual Arts introduces students to a wide range of art areas and techniques and hopefully will encourage them to take specific courses in the future. This course is designed for the student that wants a taste of the arts without being too specific on subject matter or medium. Drawing, printmaking, painting, pottery, Photoshop, commercial art, and photography will be explored.

DESIGN Course #1293 Elective 9—12 / 1st or 2nd Semester / .5 credit Learn design principles as they relate to communication arts through selective areas. The areas of emphasis include graphic design, package design, architectural design, fashion design, and automotive design.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Course #1295 Elective 9—12 / 1st or 2nd Semester / .5 credit Join us and explore the world of digital photography! Student emphasis will be placed on the production and analysis of expressive and thoughtful artwork. Students will be introduced to the basic technology necessary for the production of digital photography. Photographic vocabulary such as: composition, “rule of thirds”, symmetry, balance, and depth of field will be discussed in detail. The artwork and practice of well-known photographers will be examined. Students must have their own digital camera.

DRAWING I Course #1040 Elective 9—12 / 1st or 2nd Semester / .5 credit Drawing I provides an introduction to the art of drawing. The coursework follows a sequence of studies that introduces basic drawing techniques, media, and composition through observation of natural and manufactured forms.

DRAWING II Course #1292 Elective 10—12 / 1st or 2nd Semester / .5 credit Prerequisite: Drawing I Drawing II explores in greater depth the drawing techniques, media, and methods of composition that were introduced in Drawing I, with emphasis on the human form.

PAINTING I Course #1041 Elective 9—12 / 1st or 2nd Semester / .5 credit This course is an exploration of painting techniques and concepts designed to expand awareness of painting. Students have the opportunity to work with acrylic paints, water color, and oil pastels. The course concludes with the development of a self-directed painting project.

PAINTING II Course #1294 Elective 10—12 / 1st or 2nd Semester / .5 credit Prerequisite: Painting I Painting II is a continuation of Painting I, with increased emphasis on developing a personal direction and focus in painting. Students are expected to declare a set of painting goals at the start of the course, formally and thematically related, to begin the process of creating a body of work for portfolio development.

(IS) ART Course #1044 Elective 10—12 / 1st or 2nd Semester / .5 credit Pre-requisite: One previous art course with 3.00 GPA These courses are arranged with the teacher. Teacher’s approval is required. The requirements for grading follow the same format as scheduled courses.