FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT - ART The Fine Arts Department offers a basic background in the visual arts. The goal is the development of fluency in the fundamental language of art - the elements and principles of design - and the development of technical ability in various media and art forms. The results are broadened perception; a sharpening of critical awareness and appreciation; enhancement of expressive ability; and creative problem-solving skills. The student gains insight into himself or herself via his or her experiences in expression. 960
ART I Grade:
(Semester Course)
½ Credit
9
Art I is a course designed to introduce the beginning art student to the principles and elements of art through various projects. A general overview of the history of art will be covered. Each lesson discussed will correspond with a project that stresses this information in connection to the principles and elements of art. The focus of the lessons will be on value, contrast, color, depth, form, placement, and balance. The students will learn about two-dimensional art. The focus will be on drawing and an introduction to painting. 970
ART II Grade:
(Semester Course)
½ Credit
9, 10
Art II familiarizes the student with the elements and principles of design with a focus on 3D art. Success is measured by proficiency displayed in application of the elements and principles of design. Students will have the ability to create various types of art forms including sculpture and painting. Students will begin with a focus on painting and will branch into the study of 3D art. The students will develop skills in creating sculptures with air dry clay and will end with an introduction to pottery. The course is suggested for students interested in further art study. This course will allow students to further develop skills they learned in Art I. 984
DIGITAL DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
(Semester Course)
½ Credit
Digital Design and Photography will encourage the students to use computer art as a means of personal expression. It will provide students with an introduction to communication through the use of technology and Adobe programs. Students will learn basic techniques in the areas of graphic manipulation and photography. The course focuses on design and photo composition, understanding light, manual shooting, and graphic design. In this class, the students will use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Fresco to explore digital design and photography. It is not required that the student has a digital camera but he or she must have some device to take photos outside of the classroom. You are required to have a stylus for the ipad. The controls for the programs are small and close together so it will be required to use a stylus in order for the program to work correctly on your ipad.
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