Art
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Art 1
Grade Placement 9-12
1/2 - 1 Credit
Gives basic introduction in
design, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics and sculpture.
Fundamental elements and principles of design will be introduced in
this course! Students will use a variety of media and techniques
in producig their work.
Pre-Advanced Placement Art
Grade Placement 9-11
Prerequisite: Teacher approval and
portfolio review
1 credit
This course is designed for
the
serious art student who will produce quality artwork which shows the
concentration and personal commitment that will be required. The
student must have a willingness to assume an increased responsibility
for independent research and a commitment to work on art in and out of
the classroom setting.
Art 2 Drawing
Grade Placement 10-12
Prerequisite: Art I
1 credit
Students will develop their drawing skills with a variety of media. They will express their thoughts and ideas creatively, while challenging their imagination, fostering reflective thinking, and developing disciplined effort and problem solving skills.
Art 3 Drawing
Grade Placement : 11-12
Prerequisite: Art II
1 credit
Continuaiton of drawing skills. Students will continue to
express their thoughts and ideas creatively while challenging their
imagination.
Art 2 Painting
Grade Placement 10-12
Prerequisite: Art I
1 credit
Students will develop their
painting skills using a variety of traditional and nontraditional
painting media and techniques. They will express their thoughts and
ideas creatively while challenging their imagination, fostering
reflective thinking, and developing disciplined effort and
problem-solving skills.
Art 3 Painting
Grade Placement: 11-12
Prerequisite: Art II Painting - teacher approval
Continuation of painting skills. Students will continue to express
their thoughts and ideas creatively using different painting media.
Advanced Placement Art Drawing
Portfolio
Grade Placement 11-12
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
and portfolio review
1 credit
The AP studio art course
enables highly motivated students to do college level work in studio
art while still in high school. Students who have had successful
experiences in previous art courses, and who are willing to devote
considerable time to the study of art and the development of higher
level skills are good candidates. Therefore, the program is intended
for the students seriously committed to studying art.
Advanced Placement
Two-Dimensional Design Portfolio
Grade Placement 11-12
Prerequisite Teacher
recommendation and portfolio review
1 credit
The 20 Design Portfolio is inteded to address a very broad interpretation of 20 design issues. 20 design involves purposeful decision-making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. The elements of design are like a palette of possibilties that artists use to express themselves: line, shape, illusion of motion, pattern and texture, value and picture plane in order to communicate content. These principles include unity/variety, balance / emphasis / rhythm, and proportion / scale.
For the portfolio, students are
asked to
demonstrate proficiency in 20 design using a variety of art form. These
could
include, but are not limited to, graphic design typography, digital
imaging,
photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, illustration, painting,
printmaking,
etc. A variety of approaches to representation, abstraction, and
expression
may be part of the student's portfolio.
Advanced Placement
Three-Dimensional Design Portfolio
Grade Placement: 11-12
Prerequisite: Teacher
recommendation and portfolio review
1 credit
The 3D Design Portfolio is inteded
to address
a broad interpretation of sculptural issues in depth and space. These
may
include mass, volume, form, plane, light, and texture. Such elements
and
concepts can be articulated through additive, subtractive, and / or
fabrication processes.
A variety of approaches to
representation, abstraction, and expression may be part of the
student's portfolio. These might include traditional sculpture,
architectual models, apparel, ceramics, 3-dimensional fiber arts or
metalwork, among others.
For a sample of student's art
work, please visit the following pages:
Sample 1
Sample 2
For more information, please contact
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