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VISUAL ARTS 2D Art I (0235) Credit .5 (Formerly Introduction to Art & Design, Drawing I, Painting I) 2D Art I offers basic knowledge of drawing, painting and design. Projects explore various materials such as pencil, charcoal, paint, paper, ink and collage. This course is recommended for students who are looking for an introductory art course and for students who wish to learn art skills that provide a foundation for other visual arts course offerings. 2D Art II (0236) Credit .5 (Formerly Drawing II and Painting II) 2D Art II builds on the fundamentals taught in 2D Foundations I and offers more advanced applications of drawing, painting and design. Students will explore a variety of subject matter with an emphasis on imagination and creativity. Prerequisite: 2D Art I and consent of instructor. Students who have taken Introduction to Art & Design, Drawing I or Painting I are also eligible to take this course. Illustration I (0245) Credit .5 Illustration I is an introduction to the field of illustration through a series of projects that focus on increasing understanding of visual language and storytelling through drawing & painting. be main areas of illustration that will be explored are editorial, advertising and book illustration. Prerequisite: 2D Art I and consent of instructor. Grades 10-12 only. Students who have taken Introduction to Art & Design, Drawing I or Painting I are also eligible to take this course. Ceramics I (0202) Credit .5 Ceramics I covers hand-building techniques of clay construction including pinch, coil, and slab methods, and various surface designs with textures and glazes. Students will create functional and decorative projects as well as clay sculpture. No prerequisites but 2D Art I or Crafts is strongly recommended. Grades 10-12 only. Ceramics II (0203) Credit .5 Ceramics II is an advanced course that explores ceramics in depth, emphasizing techniques in wheel throwing and hand building. Prerequisite: Ceramics I and consent of instructor. Grades 10-12 only. Crafts I (0206) Credit .5 Crafts I explores creativity, design and craftsmanship with an emphasis on 3D art making. Students will use a variety of materials to make original crafts such as mosaic, basket weaving and printmaking. Crafts II (0205) Credit .5 Crafts II is an advanced course that explores Crafts in depth. Students will create individual and collaborative projects using various materials such as glass, fabric, jewelry, metal and costume design. Prerequisites: Crafts I or Ceramics II and consent of instructor. Art Co-Op (0216) Credit .5 In Art Co-Op students with special needs are paired with typical peers to work together on various individual and group art projects. Students will explore a variety of art materials and are expected to support and assist each other in the creative process. The therapeutic value of cooperative learning and the mentoring opportunity for all students are emphasized. Projects include painting, printmaking, collage, ceramics and sculpture. Projects 29
