Art

Art I

E1010A/B

Grade 9-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA Art I is a survey course allowing students the opportunity to apply the elements of art and principles of design to an array of original works, while studying artists and art periods. Various studio areas to be covered include drawing, printmaking, painting, ceramics, sculpting, and textiles. Prerequisite: None

Honors Art I

E1110A/B

Grade 9-11, 1 credit, Honors weighted GPA Honors Art I is a survey course providing learning opportunities beyond those available in the Art I course. The Art I curriculum will be followed, however students will be required to produce a body of work at a more advanced level in both quality and quantity. Students are expected to complete a “ mini-concentration ” and at least six pieces for consideration in next year ’ s AP studio art class. This class will require an estimated 6 hours outside class participation. Prerequisite: None

Basic Drawing and Design

E1021A/B

Grade 10-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA Drawing and Design will focus on mark making and composition. Students will work in various styles and genres while developing technical skills. The majority of the work will be mixed media and two dimensional. Students should anticipate two hours a week of outside work. Art supplies and fees will be required. Prerequisite: Art I

Intermediate Drawing and Design

E1121A/B

Grade 11-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This is an intermediate course focusing on mark making and composition. Students will work in various styles and genres while developing technical skills. The majority of the work will be mixed media and two dimensional. Students should anticipate two hours a week of outside work. Art supplies and fees will be required. Prerequisite: Basic Drawing and Design

Advanced Drawing and Design

E1221A/B

Grade 11-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This is an advanced course focusing on mark making and composition. Students will concentrate on voice, exploration and experimentation within the medium. The majority of the work will be mixed media and two dimensional. Students will create a portfolio of their original works of art, and will be expected to demonstrate basic framing and presentation processes. Students should anticipate two hours a week of outside work. Art supplies and fees will be required. Prerequisite: Intermediate Drawing and Design

Grade 10-12, 1 credit, AP/DC weighted GPA AP Art History is taught at the same level as an introductory college art history survey. The course involves critical thinking and should develop an understanding and knowledge of diverse historical and cultural contexts of art. In this course, students examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression from the past and the present from a variety of cultures. Students will be strongly encouraged to take the AP Art History Test. Prerequisite: None

Dual Credit Art Appreciation: ARTS 1301

E13000

Grade 11-12, 0.5 credit, AP/DC weighted GPA, 3 College Hours. A general introduction to the visual arts designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical context. Prerequisite: College acceptance and registration required. Please note that this is a one semester course; students are encouraged to consider Dual Credit Business Communications for the alternate semester.

Basic Painting

E1022A/B

Grade 10-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This course will focus on painting techniques and styles. Students will work with a variety of paints, surfaces and genres. While striving for mastering of application, students will inflect personal voice into the works. Students should expect about two hours of work outside the class period. Art supplies and fees will be required. Prerequisite: Art I

Intermediate Painting

E1122A/B

Grade 11-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This is an intermediate course focusing on painting techniques and styles. Students will work with a variety of paints, surfaces and genres. While striving for mastering of application, the student will inflect personal voice or intent into multifaceted works. Students should expect about two hours of work outside the class period. Art supplies and fees will be required. Prerequisite: Basic Painting

Advanced Painting

E1222A/B

Grade 11-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This is an advanced course focusing on color manipulation and composition. Students will concentrate on voice, exploration and experimentation within the medium. The majority of the work will be mixed media and two dimensional. Students will create a portfolio of their original works of art, and will be expected to demonstrate basic framing and presentation processes. Students should anticipate two hours a week of outside work. Art supplies and fees will be required. Prerequisite: Intermediate Painting

Grade 11-12, 1 credit, AP/DC weighted GPA This course is intended to address a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Line quality, light and shade, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, the illusion of depth and mark-making are drawing issues that will be addressed through a variety of means, which could include painting, printmaking, and mixed media among others. Students who take AP art courses are required to submit a portfolio. Art supplies and fees will be required. Prerequisite: Art I and a level II art class

AP Art 2-D Art and Design

E1131A/B

Grade 11-12, 1 credit, AP/DC weighted GPA This course is intended to address two-dimensional designs which involve purposeful decision making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. For this AP portfolio, students demonstrate mastery of a 2-D design through any two dimensional medium or process, including: graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, fashion design, fashion illustration, painting and printmaking. Students who take AP art courses are required to submit a portfolio. Art supplies and fees will be required. Prerequisite: Art I, Recommended prerequisite: AP Art Drawing Portfolio

AP Art 3-D Art and Design

E1132A/B

Grade 11-12, 1 credit, AP/DC weighted GPA This course is intended to address sculptural design that involves purposeful decision making about using the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. For this AP portfolio, students demonstrate mastery of design principles as they relate to the integration of depth and space, volume and surface. The principles of design can be articulated through the visual elements of mass, volume, color/light, form, plane, line, and texture. Students who take AP art courses are required to submit a portfolio. Art supplies and fees will be required. Prerequisite: Art I , Recommended prerequisite: AP Art Drawing Portfolio

Basic Ceramics

E1024A/B

Grade 10-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This is an introduction to hand building and wheel throwing techniques to create functional and sculptural work which demonstrates their understanding of the elements and principles of design. Students should anticipate an additional two hours of studio time beyond class per week. Art supplies and fees will be required. Prerequisite: Art I

Intermediate Ceramics

E1124A/B

Grade 11-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This is an intermediate course combining both hand building and wheel throwing techniques to create functional and sculptural work which demonstrates an understanding of the elements and principles of design. Students should anticipate an additional two hours of studio time beyond class per week. Art supplies and fees will be required. Prerequisite: Basic Ceramics

Grade 11-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This is an advanced course focusing on a variety of handbuilding, wheel throwing, and alternative firing techniques. Students will concentrate on voice, exploration and experimentation within the medium. The majority of the work will be mixed media and three dimensional. Students will create a portfolio of their original works of art, and will be expected to demonstrate basic kiln operations. Students should anticipate two hours a week of outside work. Art supplies and fees will be required. Prerequisite: Intermediate Ceramics

Basic Sculpture

E1025A/B

Grade 10-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This course is an introductory course in additive and subtractive techniques using a variety of tools and materials. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the design principles through informed decision making in their work. Anticipate two hours of additional studio time beyond the classroom each week. Art supplies and fees will be required. Prerequisite: Art I

Intermediate Sculpture

E1125A/B

Grade 11-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This is an intermediate course in which students will combine additive and subtractive techniques using a variety of tools and materials. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the design principles through informed decision making in their work. Anticipate two hours of additional studio time beyond the classroom each week. Art supplies and fees will be required. Prerequisite: Basic Sculpture

Advanced Sculpture

E1225A/B

Grade 11-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This is an advanced course focusing on a combination of additive and subtractive sculpting techniques. Students will concentrate on voice, exploration and experimentation within a variety of materials. The majority of the work will be mixed media and three dimensional. Students will create a portfolio of their original works of art. Students should anticipate two hours a week of outside work. Art supplies and fees will be required. Prerequisite: Intermediate Sculpture