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art department
art & design Iv
84 Grade 12 Full Year
Non-Cumulative 1 Credit
This course is for the fourth-year art student whose next step is an art major in college and a career in the art field. Entry to this course requires completion of Art and Design III and instructor’s approval. Students will develop and create multiple projects to include in an art portfolio for college or job-level entry. Students will participate in community-based exhibitions and contests, write artist statements and develop a creative style and artistic language of their own. A strong work ethic, time-management skills and a positive attitude are imperative for success in this class.
PRE-REQUISITE: ART AND DESIGN III AND INSTRUCTOR’S APPROVAL
Foundations In Visual Arts
86 Grades 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Non-Cumulative 1 Credit
This course is for the creative student interested in design and creation of media projects. Students will use modern digital media to produce artwork and videos from their own creative concepts, ideas and feelings. Students will use organizational principles and functions to solve specific visual art problems. Students may work individually or as part of a team to complete projects from commercial logos to video storytelling and other media-intense tasks. A strong work ethic, time-management skills and a positive attitude are imperative for success in this class. Students must have previously taken an art class and should have basic computer skills. This course is taught every other school year.
PRE-REQUISITE: ART I
Photoshop And Photography
87 Grades 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Non-Cumulative 1 Credit
This course is for students who are interested in graphic design, photography, photo manipulation, poster creation and photomontage. Students will discover the techniques of basic photography and composition and complete projects to reinforce that knowledge. Basic photo manipulation will be instructed using Adobe Photoshop software. Students will learn to use effective visual communication as they explore various scenarios. A strong work ethic, time-management skills and a positive attitude are imperative for success in this class. Students must have previously taken an art class and should have basic computer skills. This course is taught every other school year.
PRE-REQUISITE: ART I