Visual Arts

Art Foundations (32210)

Grade 10th, 11th, 12th

Length Semester

Credit Fine Art

Fees $30

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

This is a fantastic class for a well-rounded art experience.

Art foundations 2 (32212)

Grade 10th, 11th, 12th

Length Semester

Credit FA

Fees $

Description

Students will dive deeper into mediums, surfaces, techniques, content and concepts. Students will learn and practice using the visual language and start developing a visual voice. This course provides an opportunity to experiment, develop technique and work with multiple mediums. Emphasis is placed on experiences with elements of art, exposure, styles and concept development for future art courses in order to grow and enhance the student's abilities.

Comments

Prerequisites Art Foundations HS

Painting 1 (32216)

Grade 10th, 11th, 12th

Length Semester

Credit Fine Art

Fees $30

Description

This course provides an opportunity for students to expand on drawing and painting concepts introduced in foundation art and drawing. Emphasis is placed on the basics of painting techniques. Students will gain confidence through practice and the principles and processes learned.

Comments

Recommend completion of Art Foundations HS

Ceramics 1 (32111)

Grade 10th, 11th, 12th

Length Semester

Credit Fine Art

Fees $20

Description

Course develops basic skills in the creation of 3D forms and pottery from clays. Techniques in hand building, wheel throwing, basic glazing, and firing are taught.

Comments

May not repeat

ceramics 2 (32112)

Grade 10th, 11th, 12th

Length Semester

Credit Fine Art

Fees $20

Description

Intermediate course that builds on skills learned in Pottery I.

Comments

Recommend completion of Pottery 1; may not repeat

ceramics 3 (32113)

Grade 10th, 11th, 12th

Length Semester

Credit Fine Art

Fees $20

Description

Advanced course that builds on previous levels and incorporates a lot of independent study.

Comments

Recommend completion of Pottery 1; may not repeat

Art 1030 WSU (32500)

Grade 11th, 12th

Length Semester

Credit Fine Art WSU ART 1030 3 credits

Fees $30

Description

General education course for non-art majors that primarily includes a series of hands-on art experiences (such as drawing and sculpture). Course provides students with a broader academic background in the area of visual literacy and problem solving.

AP Art (32610)

Grade 11th, 12th

Length Year

Credit Fine Art

Fees $45 *AP fees may apply

Description

This upper level course is designed for students who wish to further develop their artistic skills and techniques. This course is recommended for students who wish to develop a portfolio for college. Students will be encouraged to expand their creative ideas through three main categories: Sketchbook, Selected Works, and Sustainable Investigation. It is expected that students will submit a portfolio for the AP exam in the spring.

Comments

Recommend completion of Art Foundations HS and Paint/Draw.

Commercial Photography I (84005)

Grade 10th, 11th, 12th

Length Semester

Credit Fine Art or CTE credit (determined by counselor)

Fees $10

Description

Students will learn functions of digital cameras, composition techniques, and Adobe Photoshop for photo editing, enhancing, and manipulation. These concepts will enable the student to be more knowledgeable and prepared to enter the field of commercial photography.

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