Heritage Visual Arts Program

Course Descriptions:

Visual Art 

DRAWING – VISUAL ART SPECIALIZATION (INTERMEDIATE) 54622X0A 1 CREDIT Recommended prerequisite(s): Visual Arts – Beginning or portfolio This course introduces the elements and principles of design through an exploration of various drawing media techniques. 

PAINTING – VISUAL ART SPECIALIZATION (PROFICIENT) HONORS 54635X0A 1 CREDIT Recommended prerequisite(s): Visual Arts – Intermediate or portfolio This course develops the elements and principles of design through an exploration of a broad range of various painting media and techniques. 

SCULPTURE/CERAMICS – VISUAL ART SPECIALIZATION (INTERMEDIATE) 54622X0B 1 CREDIT Recommended prerequisite(s): Visual Arts – Beginning or portfolio Students begin to develop their knowledge and technical abilities in three-dimensional design through the medium of clay and other sculptural materials. Various types of clay construction and glazing techniques are explored. Emphasis will be placed on technique, originality, planning and organizing three-dimensional compositions. 

(Art 1) VISUAL ARTS - BEGINNING 54152X0A 1 CREDIT This course introduces the elements and principles of design through an exploration of a broad range of media. Activities emphasize skills and techniques in the following areas: drawing, painting, graphics, fibers, ceramics, art history, and three-dimensional design (fibers, ceramics, etc.). 

(Art 2) VISUAL ARTS - INTERMEDIATE 54162X0A 1 CREDIT Recommended prerequisite(s): Visual Arts – Beginning or portfolio This course offers an in-depth study of design through repeated use of art elements and principles, while expanding technical abilities. Design is taught through experiences in the following areas: drawing and painting, art history printmaking (silk screening, lino cuts and/or woodcuts), and three- dimensional design (wood, clay, fibers).

(Art 3)  VISUAL ARTS - PROFICIENT HONORS 54175X0A 1 CREDIT Recommended prerequisite(s): Visual Arts – Intermediate or portfolio This level of advanced art involves more in-depth knowledge of processes, media, history, and the development of art. Students understand and apply all skills through a variety of media. Success at the honors level requires rigorous study, excellence in design and production, and extensive knowledge of a variety of art forms. Students are encouraged to explore a variety of media, to produce experimental culturally significant works of art, and to gain an extensive knowledge of art history. 

(Art 4) VISUAL ARTS - ADVANCED HONORS 54185X0A 1 CREDIT Recommended prerequisite(s): Visual Arts – Proficient or portfolio This course offers a concentrated study in areas selected cooperatively between the art teacher and the student. Students are challenged by the teacher to evaluate their art products to solve problems in terms of the chosen art media and learn concepts and skills as they relate to personal art expressions. Students will be working towards specific portfolio goals in Drawing/Painting, Color & Design, artist research, and a concentrated area of study where the work will focus on a specific theme or the student’s choosing. Success at the honors level requires rigorous study, excellence in design and production, and extensive knowledge of a variety of art forms. Students initiate, define, and solve challenging visual arts problems independently using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Students have indepth experiences in reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others. 

(AP) ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART 2D DESIGN 5A027X0 1 CREDIT 

 Recommended prerequisite(s): Two (2) credits in visual arts at the high school level. Emphasis is placed on studio art. It is expected that students enrolled in these courses will take the College Board Advanced Placement Test. The student must prepare and submit a portfolio to the Advanced Placement Visual Arts Committee of The College Board for college credit approval. Success at the AP level requires rigorous study, excellence in design and production, and extensive knowledge of a variety of art forms. Students initiate, define, and solve challenging visual arts problems independently using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Students have in-depth experiences in reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.