Art Education
Course Descriptions
Elementary (K-5)
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High (9-12)
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Visual Art (K-3) |
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| Subject/s:
Arts and Humanities |
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Grade/s:
00K, 1, 2, 3
Length:
40 minutes per six-day cycle
Credit:
n/a |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
The K-3 visual arts program includes a variety of media and hands-on activities to give students sequential experience in 2- and 3-dimensional art. Through these lessons, students develop fine motor skills, problem-solving skills, critical and analytical thinking skills and a basic appreciation of art (famous artists and student work). Lessons are based upon principles and elements of design. |
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Visual Art (4, 5) |
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| Subject/s:
Arts and Humanities |
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Grade/s:
04, 05
Length:
40 minutes per six-day cycle
Credit:
n/a |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
The grade 4-5 visual arts program builds upon skills learned in K-3. Through a variety of media and hands-on activities, students develop higher level skills (shading, perspective, color mixing, proportions, art terminology, art appreciation). Lessons are based upon principles and elements of design. |
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Visual Art (Grades 6, 7) |
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| Subject/s:
Arts and Humanities |
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Grade/s:
06, 07
Length:
45 instructional periods at each grade level
Credit:
n/a |
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Prerequisite:
K-5 |
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Description:
The sixth grade visual art program involves a variety of 2- and 3-dimensional hands on art experiences. The art program teaches students concepts, elements, and principles of art that are the building blocks for not only works of art themselves, but necessary in making aesthetic decisions that are part of everyday life. The course also familiarizes students with career opportunities, works of other artists, appreciation and styles and movements of art. Students also experience art as a means of personal expression and individualism. The sixth grade program expands on concepts and principles that are sequentially developed through the K-5 program.
The seventh grade program develops higher level skills, concepts, and principles through longer term units, preparing students for higher level art instruction and aesthetic choices in all aspects of their daily lives. |
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Survey of Design |
Course #:
0620 |
| Subject/s:
Art |
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Grade/s:
09, 10, 11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This is an introduction and exposure to various types of painting and drawing techniques and art media. This course will provide beginning studio experiences in, but not limited to, portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and computer-generated art work. This will be a brief introduction to artists and movements of important historical impact.
Survey of Design and Survey of Drawing and Painting are offered to meet the needs of the following:
students wishing to improve knowledge and skills in a specific art area.
students who are considering Art I, but are unsure of their skills.
students whose schedules will not allow a full credit art course. |
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Survey of Drawing and Painting |
Course #:
0610 |
| Subject/s:
Art |
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Grade/s:
09, 10, 11, 12
Length:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This is an introduction and exposure to elements in, but not limited to graphic, fashion, product, and architectural design. Students will work with various media, including printmaking, scratchboard, drawing and painting materials, pen and ink, etc.
Survey of Design and Survey of Drawing and Painting are offered to meet the needs of the following:
students wishing to improve knowledge and skills in a specific art area.
students who are considering Art I, but are unsure of their skills.
students whose schedules will not allow a full credit art course. |
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Art I |
Course #:
9600 |
| Subject/s:
Art |
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Grade/s:
09, 10, 11, 12
Length:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 |
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Prerequisite:
none |
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Description:
This is an introductory level high school comprehensive art program in the visual arts, including art history, criticism, aesthetics, and production of two-and three-dimensional art forms. The course also familiarizes students with artistic career opportunities and field trip experiences. |
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Art II |
Course #:
0600 |
| Subject/s:
Art |
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Grade/s:
10, 11, 12
Length:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 |
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Prerequisite:
Art I |
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Description:
This is an intermediate level course building upon Art I instruction. Art II instruction emphasizes elements and principles in design, production of art, critique, and aesthetic responses to artworks. |
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Art III |
Course #:
1600 |
| Subject/s:
Art |
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Grade/s:
11, 12
Length:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 |
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Prerequisite:
Art II |
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Description:
This is an advanced level high school comprehensive program in visual arts, expanding upon and diverging from concepts, techniques and methodologies established in Art II. This course will develop personal styles in a variety of visual arts processes including, but not limited to, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, aesthetics, art appreciation, and portfolio preparation. |
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Art IV |
Course #:
2600 |
| Subject/s:
Art |
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Grade/s:
12
Length:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 |
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Prerequisite:
Art III |
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Description:
Mastery level art course designed for college preparation and portfolio development. Particular attention to development of individual students’ style and aesthetic choices will be a strong area of focus. Exposure to contemporary artists, philosophies, and museum trips will be an integral part of Art IV |
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