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ART DEPARTMENT COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
9600 Art I
(Grades 9-12) 1 Credit
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.
0600 Art II
(Grades 10-12) 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Art I
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.
1600 Art III
(Grades 11-12) 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Art II
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.
2600 Art IV
(Grade 12) 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Art III
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.
0610 Survey of
Design (Grades 9-12) .5 Credit
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.
0620 Survey of
Drawing and Painting (Grades 9-12) .5
Credit
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.
0630 Survey of
Three-Dimensional Design (Grades
10-12) .5 Credit
Prerequisite: Art I
This is an
intermediate level course that allows
students to further explore the world
of 3-D design. Students will use the
knowledge and skills they learn in an
introductory art class to produce
large scale works. Students will work
with clay, wood, plaster, glass,
fibers, and metals. Students will be
encouraged to engage in individual
and group critiques. Students will
also be exposed to artists of
important historical impact and field
trip experiences.
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