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Arts Department Visual Arts Offerings: Art I - Drawing Art II - Design Art III - Studio Art Art IV - Portfolio Preparation Art Palette (Appreciation & Creation of Art) |
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I Drawing A013 1 credit elective Prerequisite: None Open to grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Course Description: Basic drawing techniques are taught using various media. These techniques are applied to a variety of subjects such as; still life, figure drawing, perspective, and landscape drawing. Art vocabulary and terminology are taught and the relationship of drawing to history and to contemporary life is incorporated. Students are required to work in a sketchbook weekly. |
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II Design A014 1 credit elective Prerequisite: Art I Open to grades: 10, 11, 12 |
Course Description: Basic elements of line, shape, form, value, color, and texture are applied to solving problems in various areas, including graphic design, three-dimensional design, commercial design, and fine art. Various media are employed such as; tempera, wood, pastels, block printing, acrylic and watercolor painting and computer graphics. Art history, vocabulary and critique methods are integrated into this course. Students are required to work in a sketchbook weekly. |
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III Studio Art A015 1 credit elective Prerequisite: Art II Open to grades: 11, 12 |
Course Description: Students receive advanced instruction in different media and techniques. They will be involved in various projects, building on principles learned in Art I and Art II. Various media are employed such as; charcoal, chalk, pastel, oil paint, silk screen, watercolor, pottery, and pen and ink. Vocabulary and terminology are emphasized and art history is integrated into the course. Students are required to work in a sketchbook weekly and will keep their work in a portfolio. |
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IV Portfolio Prep A016 1 credit elective Prerequisite: Art III Department signature required Open to grade: 12 |
Course Description: This course relates art to the individual's own needs and experiences. The student has the opportunity to work independently and concentrate study in various areas of art, depending on student's interest and teacher approval. Students work independently but are expected to participate in group critiques. Each student will have a retrospective exhibit of his or her artwork at year end. Significant artists throughout history are emphasized. Students are required to work in a sketchbook weekly and will prepare their own portfolio. |
