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Art Fundamentals
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Semester 1 or 2, One credit
Lab/Supply Fee – $25.00
The Studio Component: Art Fundamentals provides introductory level experiences in each of the following areas of art: drawing, painting, color, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, and design. This is an appropriate course for students who are uncertain of their art skills but have a genuine interest in exploring art as a form of creative expression. (It is recommended that students with stronger art backgrounds begin with Drawing).
The Art History Component: Students gain a working understanding of the Elements and Principles of Art by critiquing with the vocabulary used by Art Critics. Students are also exposed to a variety of styles and movements throughout the history of art.
Drawing/2D
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Semester 1 or 2, One credit
Lab/Supply Fee – $25.00
The Studio Component: Drawing is presented as a unique process of seeing and revisualization (how we look at things) that is within the grasp of all students regardless of prior experience. A series of sequential drawing exercises is used to help students learn to "see as the artist sees" and to gain competence with a variety of drawing media. These new skills are then applied to explore a variety of themes and topics as the basis for the creation of drawings from observation.
The Art History Component: Students are exposed to a variety of styles and approaches used through the history of art. Some assignments focus on the style of a particular artist while others use famous artist's work as examples.
Sculpture
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Semester 1 or 2, One credit
Lab/Supply Fee – $35.00
The Studio Component: This course allows the student to explore self-expression while examining the elements of art in a three dimensional format. A wide variety of techniques are covered, including fabrication, relief, modeling, carving and casting.
The Art History Component: Students will survey the work of historically significant sculptors in order to gain insight into the various ways in which artists manipulate the elements and principles of art for communicative purposes, as well as to inform their own sculptural work.
Printmaking
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: Art Fundamentals or Drawing/2D
Semester 1 or 2, One credit
Lab/Supply Fee – $30.00
The Studio Component: Printmaking allows students the unique opportunity to express themselves by using their designs and drawings as multiple prints on papers and fabrics. The course offers an exploration and overview of the basic printmaking processes. The techniques of relief, intaglio, lithography, serigraphy and monotype are introduced, and the creative variety of prints that may be produced by each medium will be explored.
The Art History Component: Concurrent with the weekly studio work, printmaking students will study the development and history of printmaking as an art form.
Painting
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: Art Fundamentals or Drawing/2D
Semester 1 or 2, One credit
Lab/Supply Fee – $40.00
The Studio Component: Painting builds upon skills acquired in previous art classes and offers an additional avenue for creative self-expression. Students gain basic knowledge and confidence in the use of color, painting tools and painting surfaces. They discover the possibilities and limitations of the medium or acrylic and oil paint. Experience and knowledge come first through a series of studies and later through the creation of original paintings from life and imagination.
The Art History Component: Students are exposed to a variety of styles and approaches used through the history of art. Assignments are introduced with examples of artist's work. Students take a more in depth look at artists and art movements when researching and developing a written report for the class.
Intermediate Drawing and Painting
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Drawing/2D and Painting
Semester 2, One credit
Lab/Supply Fee – $45.00
The Studio Component: Intermediate Drawing and Painting provides the opportunity for students who have found success in both Drawing and Painting to advance their studies and skills. Students explore a variety of advanced media, subject matter, and techniques. Composition, personal expression, and the development of a personal style are stressed.
The Art History Component: Students are exposed to a variety of styles and approaches used through the history of art. Some assignments focus on the style of a particular artist while others use famous artist's work as examples.
Ceramics
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: Art Fundamentals, Drawing or Sculpture
Semester 1 or 2, One credit
Lab/Supply Fee – $40.00
The Studio Component: This course explores the creative possibilities of clay as an artistic medium. Students will gain experience in hand-building techniques as well as learn to work on the potter's wheel. Glazing and firing techniques are introduced as well as a basic understanding of the kiln and firing process.
The Art History Component: Concurrent with weekly studio work, ceramics students will study the development and history of ceramics from functional craft to art form.
Intermediate Ceramics/3D Art
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Sculpture and Ceramics
Semester 1 or 2, One credit
Lab/Supply Fee – $40.00
In Intermediate Ceramics/3D Art, students will have the opportunity to select between a semester of entirely ceramics or sculpture based curriculum. In the ceramics strand of this course, the student will use clay as their medium. The student will complete complex hand building assignments and will throw for an extended period of time over the course of the semester. Glaze technology will continue to be investigated. In the 3D strand of this course, students will use a wide variety of 3D materials. The students will increase their knowledge of 3D materials and sculpting techniques by completing large and small freestanding pieces over the course of the semester. Within both strands, students will have parallel instruction in learning when and how to apply each skill and technique specific to their work. In addition, students will study the history and development of ceramics and sculpture. All students will be required to create a public display of their work before the end of the semester. Each project will be evaluated in terms design preparation, the application of advanced sculpture or ceramic processes and demonstrated craftsmanship.
Digital Photography
Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: Art Fundamentals or Drawing/2D
Semester 1, One credit
Lab/Supply Fee – $75.00
Students are required to purchase their own USB Flash Storage Device, estimated cost under ten dollars. (Note: Do not purchase a U3 Flash Device)
Digital Photography is an introductory course in the art of composition and light. Students will explore the basic concepts of photography using high tech digital imaging systems. Emphasis will be on the production of Fine Art images using digital cameras, digital imaging workstations, while developing an understanding of concepts of the elements of art and the principles of design.
Computer Imaging
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Art Fundamentals
Semester 1 or 2, One credit
Lab/Supply Fee – $30.00
Students are required to purchase their own USB Flash Storage Device, estimated cost under ten dollars. (Note: Do not purchase a U3 Flash Device)
The Studio Component: An introductory course in computer generated art imaging using Adobe Photoshop. Students will explore computer-based processes for creating and manipulating shape, form, texture, and color. Emphasis will be on the integration of drawing, scanned images, image processing, and 2-D paint graphics into high resolution images. Self portraits, abstract images, and art graphics, such as CD covers, will be some of the subjects explored.
The Art History Component: Techniques, principles, and processes from traditional art and design are used in tandem with the software-based tools. Artists who are using the computer to define today's art history will also be investigated.
Intermediate Computer Imaging
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Computer Imaging
Semester 1 or 2, One credit
Lab/Supply Fee – $30.00
Students are required to purchase their own USB Flash Storage Device, estimated cost under ten dollars. (Note: Do not purchase a U3 Flash Device)
The Studio Component: Intermediate Computer Imaging is an advanced level course in computer generated art imaging. Students will further explore computer-based processes for creating and manipulating shape, form, texture, and color through the use of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Emphasis will be on the integration of drawing, scanned images, image processing, and 2-D paint graphics into high-resolution images. Techniques, principles, and processes from traditional art and design are incorporated by utilizing software-based media for art and communication.
The Art History Component: Techniques, principles, and processes from traditional art and design are used in tandem with the software-based tools. Artists who are using the computer to define today's art history will also be investigated.
Intensive Art
Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: Art Department approval
Semester 1 and 2, Two credits
Lab/Supply Fee – $40.00 per semester
The Studio Component: Intensive Art is intended for students who are very committed to their art work and are looking for a rigorous art experience but not at the same level of time and personal commitment that AP Art requires. Students who may want to pursue AP Art in their senior year are highly encouraged to take Intensive Art their junior year. Students are guided individually as they prepare works that fall into a possible concentration strand, 3-D, 2-D, or Painting and Drawing. Students will also be required to focus on quality of work during class time. Students should be aware that Intensive Art involves significantly more work than is expected in intermediate level art classes and that the program is not for the casually interested. Keeping a sketchbook and outside class work are required for this class.
The Art History Component: Students are exposed to a variety of styles and approaches used through the history of art. Some assignments focus on the style of a particular artist while others use famous artist's work as examples. Reading as well as independent research, visits to art venues, and journal keeping are required.
AP Art
Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: Art Department approval and completion of assigned pre-course summer work
Semester 1 and 2, Two credits
Lab/Supply Fee – $40.00 per semester
The AP Program in Studio Art is intended for highly motivated students who are seriously interested in the study of art. Students pursue college-level art while in high school as they work to put together a personal portfolio of works to be submitted to the College Board for possible college credit upon completion of the AP Program. Students are guided individually as they prepare works that fall into three distinct categories: Quality, Concentration, and Breadth. Students should be aware that AP work involves significantly more time than Intermediate or Intensive Art courses and that the program is not for the casually interested. Time outside of class is required for success.
The Art History Component: Students are exposed to a variety of styles and approaches used through the history of art. Some assignments focus on the style of a particular artist while others use famous artist's work as examples. Reading as well as independent research, visits to art venues, and journal keeping are required.
Web Design
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Art Fundamentals or Drawing/2D
Semester 1 or 2, One credit
Students are required to purchase their own USB Flash Storage Device, estimated cost under ten dollars. (Note: Do not purchase a U3 Flash Device)
This course teaches students the skills needed to create a successful web site. The class covers basic navigation and flowcharting, creating web friendly text and graphics, utilizing tables to lay out web pages – all with a focus on visual, informational interactive and user–friendly design. This course will ease beginning students into web design by using Adobe Dreamweaver’s user-friendly design system, then gradually transition into more advanced CSS and XHTML web coding to create cohesive and engaging web sites.
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