Visual Arts
Art Foundations HS (32210)
Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: Fine arts
Fees: Class Fee
Description: Basic art elements and principles are taught through a series of projects and guided tutorials in this hand-on approach to beginning art. The creative process and hand/eye skills are emphasized through a series of applied projects and guided drawings.
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Art Foundations 2 (32212)
Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: Fine Arts
Fees: Class Fee
Description: Provides exploration in many forms of visual arts and skill development using elements and principles of art.
Abilities and skills will cover a wide range of instructional activities. Students will have an opportunity to create original works of art using paint, colored pencils, scratchboard, graphite and pen and ink.
Comments: Prerequisites Art Foundations HS
Art Drawing 1110 (32281)
Grade: 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: Fine Arts (WSU: Art 1110- 3 Credits)
Fees: WSU CE
Description: This class is designed for students who currently have good drawing skills. It is a beginning painting class which gives students an opportunity to work exclusively with painting media, such as watercolor and oils. Students will be geared towards portfolio and show quality work.
Comments: Intended for art majors
Art 1030 (32500)
Grade: 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: Fine Arts (WSU: Art1030- 3 Credits)
Fees: WSU CE
Description: Students will learn basic drawing and painting techniques, and will be introduced to the fundamentals of design. This course incorporates studio work, individual and group discussions and critiques.
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Ceramics 1 (32111)
Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: Fine Arts
Fees: Class Fee
Description: Ceramics 1 is an introductory class. Students will learn to create both hand-built and wheel-thrown functional forms. Creativity and artistic critique skills will be emphasized. Work ethic is very important.
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Ceramics 2 (32112)
Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: Fine Arts
Fees: Class Fee
Description: This class builds upon the students’ skills from Ceramics 1. Students will expand their knowledge of basic functional pottery forms, learning to create plates, pitchers, lidded forms, etc. Work ethic is very important.
Comments: Ceramics 1
Ceramics 3 (332113)
Grade: 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: Fine Arts
Fees: Class Fee
Description: Students will create a portfolio of work emphasizing their own artistic vision and creativity. Participation in art shows and preparation for a career in ceramics is highly recommended.
Comments: Ceramics 1 & 2
Sculpture (32331)
Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: Fine Arts
Fees: Class Fee
Description: Sculpture 1 is a basic level class that explores creating three-dimensional art using a variety of materials. Students will create primarily with clay, but they will also explore plaster, wire, paper, and other media.
Comments: Ceramics 1
Survey of Cinema/Film Studies (32266)
Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Semester
Credit: Fine Arts
Fees: Class Fee
Description: Students will find meaning in the works of film art through critical thinking, study and appreciation of film and theatre as an art form. History of film, genre, film elements, oral and written critique. Must attend school play. Watching movies to learn, it’s awesome.
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