Fine arts: visual arts course descriptions
ALL COURSES MAY BE USED TO MEET FINE ARTS REQUIREMENTS/ENDORSEMENTS
ART I 5001.R000.Y
Grade Placement: 9-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: None
Art I is a visual arts survey course that satisfies the 1 credit requirement for a Fine Art for graduation.
The main goal of Art I is to lay basic foundations of learning art processes, procedures, theory, and art judgment. The approach is experimental in use of art materials but structured to provide students a foundation in design, composition, and vocabulary. Art I students can expect to be involved in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, collage, printing, and other areas of discovery.
Students will gain a better sense of appreciation for the visual arts by studying specific works, artists, styles, and movements of art. They will apply techniques and vocabulary to the production of their own individual work.
ART I INTENSIVE 5001.R100.Y
Grade Placement: 9-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Portfolio submission required
A non-weighted introductory level course, Art I Intensive is designed for the passionate art student. This course is a visual arts survey course that satisfies the 1 credit requirement for a Fine Art for graduation. While content and curriculum of the Art I Intensive are the same as Art I, students in this course will be exposed to a broader-scope of artistic exploration and quicker pacing than that of Art I. Students should expect to spend more time on art, both in and out of class, than the comparable Art I course. This will enable students in this innovative program to create superior pieces of art targeted to the art enthusiast. Students on the Arts and Humanities endorsement who are considering a concentration in advanced art courses are highly encouraged to apply for the Art I Intensive program.
PRINTMAKING
PRINTMAKING II 5007.R000.Y
Grade Placement: 10-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Art I
PRINTMAKING III 5015.H000.Y
Grade Placement: 11-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Art I /Printmaking II
PRINTMAKING IV 5245.H000.Y
Grade Placement: 10-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Art I /Printmaking III
The main goal of this class is to lay the basic foundation of learning art processes, procedures, theory, and art judgment. The approach is experimental in the use of art materials but structured to provide students a strong foundation in design, printing, and printmaking vocabulary.
Printmaking is a visual arts survey course that teaches a basic understanding of printmaking processes and theory. In printmaking students will cover monoprints, monotypes, linoleum, intaglio, etching, and solar plate methodology. Students will gain a better sense of appreciation for the visual arts by studying specific works, artists, styles, and movements of art. They will apply printmaking techniques and vocabulary to the production of their own individual work.
Students will produce most print editions in class but should they not finish they will be expected to complete assignments for up to 3 hours a week from 7-9AM daily.
CERAMICS
CERAMICS II 5009.R000.Y
Grade Placement: 10-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Art I
CERAMICS III 5018.H000.Y
Grade Placement: 11-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Ceramics II
CERAMICS IV 5027.H000.Y
Grade Placement: 12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Ceramics III
The main goal of these classes is to lay the foundation of learning art processes, procedure, theory, and art judgment. The approach is experimental in use of art materials but structured to provide students a strong foundation in design, sculpture and ceramic vocabulary.
Ceramics is a visual arts survey course that teaches a basic understanding of ceramic processes and theory. In ceramics students will cover wheel throwing, slab construction, coil construction, pinch construction, and slab construction techniques.
Students will create 2 and 3 dimensional clay forms. They explore surface treatments such as glazing , raku, burnishing, and they learn about firing. Students will gain a better sense of appreciation for the visual arts by studying specific works, artists, styles, and movements of art. They will apply techniques and vocabulary to the production of their own individual work.
Most work is done in the ceramics lab due to facility restrictions, but if a student does not complete the assigned task they are expected to work in the lab from 7-9AM daily to complete work. There will also be an expectation of extra time when students learn to throw due to the need to practice daily to center not to exceed 3 hours a week.
DRAWING
DRAWING II 5022.R000.Y
Grade Placement: 10-12 Credit:1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Art I
The primary purpose of this course is to gain an understanding of two-dimensional design with an emphasis on drawing. Students are expected to develop a working knowledge of a variety of two-dimensional media while increasing their ability to see, analyze and use formal elements of art and principles of design. To begin, formal drawing elements with traditional drawing media will be our focus. As the year progresses, we will explore how visual elements relate to artistic expression and content and how to incorporate a variety of mixed and untraditional media in drawing. In addition, students will be introduced to a variety of art movements, visual images and artists throughout history.
Students explore design elements and principles through composition, abstraction and expression. They also study contour gesture and other techniques with emphasis on representation of volume. Students will explore use of papers, cardboards and fabric in combination with a variety of media.
Homework hours may very depending on individual work pace, project requirements, and dedication.
DRAWING III 5023.H000.Y
Placement: 11-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Drawing II and Instructor Approval
DRAWING IV 5024.H000.Y
Placement: 12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Drawing III and Instructor Approval
Students use art elements and principles to develop skills and sensitivity in a variety of methods and techniques. They increase awareness of composition with abstract, non-objective and realistic renderings. Students will use a variety of drawing materials and tools with emphasis on perfecting individual approaches to drawing.
Homework hours may very depending on individual work pace, project requirements, and dedication.
PAINTING
PAINTING II 5042.R000.Y
Grade Placement: 10-12 Credit:1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Art I
The primary purpose of this class is to continue the student’s art education using painting as a primary focus for study. Color, composition, movement and texture will be some of the many principles that we will aim to enhance throughout the course of the year. The students will be expected to develop a working knowledge of a variety of painting media, while increasing their ability to see, analyze and use formal elements of art in their projects, required writing assignments, and classroom dialogue. The curriculum, paving, and outside work time gets more rigorous as the students move up each level.
Art elements and principles are used to strengthen concepts of design. Various styles of paintings, including contemporary painting are analyzed. Students experiment with a variety of techniques and materials including tempera, synthetic media, watercolor, latex, and enamels on various surfaces such as cardboard, poster board, Masonite, canvas, and cloth.
Homework hours may very depending on individual work pace, project requirements, and dedication.
PAINTING III 5043.H000.Y
Grade Placement: 11-12 Credit:1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: PAINTING II
PAINTING IV 5044.H000.Y
Grade Placement: 12 Credit:1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: PAINTING III
Students strengthen their concepts of design and continue experimental painting in both two and three dimensions. They experiment and explore techniques, media, and surfaces and discover which painting media best describes individual intentions.
Homework hours may very depending on individual work pace, project requirements, and dedication.
JEWELRY
JEWELRY II 5011.R000.Y
Grade Placement: 10-12 Credit:1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Art 1/ Course Fee
JEWELRY III 5020.H000.Y
Grade Placement: 11-12 Credit:1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Jewelry II/ Course Fee
JEWELRY IV 5029.H000.Y
Grade Placement: 12 Credit:1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Jewelry II/ Course Fee
The primary purpose of these clasess is to introduce and build an understanding of functional art in the terms of jewelry and artistic adornment. The students will be expected to develop a working knowledge of a variety of 3D artistic media, while increasing their ability to see, analyze and use formal elements of art in their projects, required writing assignments, and classroom dialogue. NOTE: Because of the expensive nature of the materials that will be consumed during the course of this class, a $100 lab fee is required at the beginning of the fall semester. The students will keep everything that they make, and this fee is necessary to cover their materials.
Students use natural and human-made materials such as metals, wood, clay, papier-mâché, and plexiglass in casting, and carving, separately and in combination. They explore positive/negative space, personal adornment, function, experimental shapes, and individual techniques.
Art History, art elements, and principles of design will be explored through a variety of materials, (including mixed media) and a variety of methods. Students consider functional and aesthetic form in jewelry.
Homework hours may very depending on individual work pace, project requirements, and dedication.
AP Art
AP DRAWING PORTFOLIO 5053.P000.Y
Grade Placement: 11-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Teacher Approval
Students develop a portfolio addressing a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Light, shade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation and illusion of depth will be addressed. Abstract, observational and inventive works through a variety of means, which could include drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, etc, may be used. Work will be divided into three sections of the portfolio including quality, concentration and breadth.
AP STUDIO ART 2D PORTFOLIO 5054.P000.Y
Grade Placement: 11-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Teacher Approval
Students develop a portfolio addressing a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Purposeful decision-making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way to demonstrate mastery of 2-D is required. Mediums and processes could include graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, illustration, painting, and printmaking. Work will be divided into three sections of the portfolio including quality, concentration, and breadth.
AP STUDIO ART 3D PORTFOLIO 5055.P000.Y
Grade Placement: 11-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Teacher Approval
All Portfolios:
Students develop a portfolio addressing sculptural issues. Portfolios will demonstrate an understanding of design principles as they relate to depth and space through any 3-D approach including figurative, or nonfigurative. Mediums and processes could include sculpture, architectural models, metal work, ceramics, and three-dimensional fiber arts. Work will be divided into three sections of the portfolio including quality, concentration, and breadth.
ART I 5001.R000.Y
Grade Placement: 9-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: None
Art I is a visual arts survey course that satisfies the 1 credit requirement for a Fine Art for graduation.
The main goal of Art I is to lay basic foundations of learning art processes, procedures, theory, and art judgment. The approach is experimental in use of art materials but structured to provide students a foundation in design, composition, and vocabulary. Art I students can expect to be involved in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, collage, printing, and other areas of discovery.
Students will gain a better sense of appreciation for the visual arts by studying specific works, artists, styles, and movements of art. They will apply techniques and vocabulary to the production of their own individual work.
ART I INTENSIVE 5001.R100.Y
Grade Placement: 9-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Portfolio submission required
A non-weighted introductory level course, Art I Intensive is designed for the passionate art student. This course is a visual arts survey course that satisfies the 1 credit requirement for a Fine Art for graduation. While content and curriculum of the Art I Intensive are the same as Art I, students in this course will be exposed to a broader-scope of artistic exploration and quicker pacing than that of Art I. Students should expect to spend more time on art, both in and out of class, than the comparable Art I course. This will enable students in this innovative program to create superior pieces of art targeted to the art enthusiast. Students on the Arts and Humanities endorsement who are considering a concentration in advanced art courses are highly encouraged to apply for the Art I Intensive program.
PRINTMAKING
PRINTMAKING II 5007.R000.Y
Grade Placement: 10-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Art I
PRINTMAKING III 5015.H000.Y
Grade Placement: 11-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Art I /Printmaking II
PRINTMAKING IV 5245.H000.Y
Grade Placement: 10-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Art I /Printmaking III
The main goal of this class is to lay the basic foundation of learning art processes, procedures, theory, and art judgment. The approach is experimental in the use of art materials but structured to provide students a strong foundation in design, printing, and printmaking vocabulary.
Printmaking is a visual arts survey course that teaches a basic understanding of printmaking processes and theory. In printmaking students will cover monoprints, monotypes, linoleum, intaglio, etching, and solar plate methodology. Students will gain a better sense of appreciation for the visual arts by studying specific works, artists, styles, and movements of art. They will apply printmaking techniques and vocabulary to the production of their own individual work.
Students will produce most print editions in class but should they not finish they will be expected to complete assignments for up to 3 hours a week from 7-9AM daily.
CERAMICS
CERAMICS II 5009.R000.Y
Grade Placement: 10-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Art I
CERAMICS III 5018.H000.Y
Grade Placement: 11-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Ceramics II
CERAMICS IV 5027.H000.Y
Grade Placement: 12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Ceramics III
The main goal of these classes is to lay the foundation of learning art processes, procedure, theory, and art judgment. The approach is experimental in use of art materials but structured to provide students a strong foundation in design, sculpture and ceramic vocabulary.
Ceramics is a visual arts survey course that teaches a basic understanding of ceramic processes and theory. In ceramics students will cover wheel throwing, slab construction, coil construction, pinch construction, and slab construction techniques.
Students will create 2 and 3 dimensional clay forms. They explore surface treatments such as glazing , raku, burnishing, and they learn about firing. Students will gain a better sense of appreciation for the visual arts by studying specific works, artists, styles, and movements of art. They will apply techniques and vocabulary to the production of their own individual work.
Most work is done in the ceramics lab due to facility restrictions, but if a student does not complete the assigned task they are expected to work in the lab from 7-9AM daily to complete work. There will also be an expectation of extra time when students learn to throw due to the need to practice daily to center not to exceed 3 hours a week.
DRAWING
DRAWING II 5022.R000.Y
Grade Placement: 10-12 Credit:1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Art I
The primary purpose of this course is to gain an understanding of two-dimensional design with an emphasis on drawing. Students are expected to develop a working knowledge of a variety of two-dimensional media while increasing their ability to see, analyze and use formal elements of art and principles of design. To begin, formal drawing elements with traditional drawing media will be our focus. As the year progresses, we will explore how visual elements relate to artistic expression and content and how to incorporate a variety of mixed and untraditional media in drawing. In addition, students will be introduced to a variety of art movements, visual images and artists throughout history.
Students explore design elements and principles through composition, abstraction and expression. They also study contour gesture and other techniques with emphasis on representation of volume. Students will explore use of papers, cardboards and fabric in combination with a variety of media.
Homework hours may very depending on individual work pace, project requirements, and dedication.
DRAWING III 5023.H000.Y
Placement: 11-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Drawing II and Instructor Approval
DRAWING IV 5024.H000.Y
Placement: 12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Drawing III and Instructor Approval
Students use art elements and principles to develop skills and sensitivity in a variety of methods and techniques. They increase awareness of composition with abstract, non-objective and realistic renderings. Students will use a variety of drawing materials and tools with emphasis on perfecting individual approaches to drawing.
Homework hours may very depending on individual work pace, project requirements, and dedication.
PAINTING
PAINTING II 5042.R000.Y
Grade Placement: 10-12 Credit:1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Art I
The primary purpose of this class is to continue the student’s art education using painting as a primary focus for study. Color, composition, movement and texture will be some of the many principles that we will aim to enhance throughout the course of the year. The students will be expected to develop a working knowledge of a variety of painting media, while increasing their ability to see, analyze and use formal elements of art in their projects, required writing assignments, and classroom dialogue. The curriculum, paving, and outside work time gets more rigorous as the students move up each level.
Art elements and principles are used to strengthen concepts of design. Various styles of paintings, including contemporary painting are analyzed. Students experiment with a variety of techniques and materials including tempera, synthetic media, watercolor, latex, and enamels on various surfaces such as cardboard, poster board, Masonite, canvas, and cloth.
Homework hours may very depending on individual work pace, project requirements, and dedication.
PAINTING III 5043.H000.Y
Grade Placement: 11-12 Credit:1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: PAINTING II
PAINTING IV 5044.H000.Y
Grade Placement: 12 Credit:1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: PAINTING III
Students strengthen their concepts of design and continue experimental painting in both two and three dimensions. They experiment and explore techniques, media, and surfaces and discover which painting media best describes individual intentions.
Homework hours may very depending on individual work pace, project requirements, and dedication.
JEWELRY
JEWELRY II 5011.R000.Y
Grade Placement: 10-12 Credit:1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Art 1/ Course Fee
JEWELRY III 5020.H000.Y
Grade Placement: 11-12 Credit:1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Jewelry II/ Course Fee
JEWELRY IV 5029.H000.Y
Grade Placement: 12 Credit:1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Jewelry II/ Course Fee
The primary purpose of these clasess is to introduce and build an understanding of functional art in the terms of jewelry and artistic adornment. The students will be expected to develop a working knowledge of a variety of 3D artistic media, while increasing their ability to see, analyze and use formal elements of art in their projects, required writing assignments, and classroom dialogue. NOTE: Because of the expensive nature of the materials that will be consumed during the course of this class, a $100 lab fee is required at the beginning of the fall semester. The students will keep everything that they make, and this fee is necessary to cover their materials.
Students use natural and human-made materials such as metals, wood, clay, papier-mâché, and plexiglass in casting, and carving, separately and in combination. They explore positive/negative space, personal adornment, function, experimental shapes, and individual techniques.
Art History, art elements, and principles of design will be explored through a variety of materials, (including mixed media) and a variety of methods. Students consider functional and aesthetic form in jewelry.
Homework hours may very depending on individual work pace, project requirements, and dedication.
AP Art
AP DRAWING PORTFOLIO 5053.P000.Y
Grade Placement: 11-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Teacher Approval
Students develop a portfolio addressing a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Light, shade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation and illusion of depth will be addressed. Abstract, observational and inventive works through a variety of means, which could include drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, etc, may be used. Work will be divided into three sections of the portfolio including quality, concentration and breadth.
AP STUDIO ART 2D PORTFOLIO 5054.P000.Y
Grade Placement: 11-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Teacher Approval
Students develop a portfolio addressing a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Purposeful decision-making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way to demonstrate mastery of 2-D is required. Mediums and processes could include graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, illustration, painting, and printmaking. Work will be divided into three sections of the portfolio including quality, concentration, and breadth.
AP STUDIO ART 3D PORTFOLIO 5055.P000.Y
Grade Placement: 11-12 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite/Comments: Teacher Approval
All Portfolios:
Students develop a portfolio addressing sculptural issues. Portfolios will demonstrate an understanding of design principles as they relate to depth and space through any 3-D approach including figurative, or nonfigurative. Mediums and processes could include sculpture, architectural models, metal work, ceramics, and three-dimensional fiber arts. Work will be divided into three sections of the portfolio including quality, concentration, and breadth.