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ART COURSE OFFERINGS |
Art course offerings are designed to develop your visual sensitivity, creative talents, cultural appreciations, and lifelong skills that will enhance your career and personal potential. Whether you're a stick figure flunky or a budding Michelangelo, we've got the course for you. Pack an awesome portfolio by graduation. One fine art course is required for graduation, so find out how art smart you can be. To satisfy the graduation requirement, it is recommended that you take A.P. Art History, Design Concepts, Drawing 1, Ceramics 1, or Photography 1. All art courses are one semester and worth ½ credit except for A.P. Art History and A.P. Studio Art which is 2 semesters and 1 credit. See the course book for more details.
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Design
Concepts |
Good place to start! Explore the elements of art and principles of design. Use a variety of media. Discover art of other cultures. Learn how to draw well, shade three-dimensionally, and apply expressive color. Learn basic skills and vocabulary. |
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Drawing
1 |
It's recommended, but not required, that you first take Design Concepts to develop a good foundation. In Drawing 1, focus on composition and strong, perceptual drawing ability. Use lots of cool media such as colored pencil, ink, scraffeto board, and charcoal. |
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Drawing
2 |
Imaginative, aesthetically sensitive, keenly perceptive, you're ready to work on sophisticated compositions. Master your drawing skills. You must be a highly responsible person who can meet deadlines and handle criticism. |
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Studio
Drawing |
Got yourself hooked? With an instructor, customize an individualized program in your area of specialization. Mixed-media is also encouraged. Develop a portfolio showing personal style and vision. Creativity, enthusiasm, and craftsmanship are seriously expected. |
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Painting
1 |
Tired of pencil? Pick up a brush. Develop oil and acrylic painting skills along with other media. Expand your knowledge of color and its design application. Study such art movements as Realism, Cubism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and Dadaism. |
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Painting
2 |
Michelangelo would be proud! Learn advanced techniques and color delineation. Develop style, craftsmanship, and personal expression. Delve into advanced color theory, intricate textural techniques, spatial relationships, and more. |
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Cartooning,
Illustration & Design |
You want to make money from your art. Develop skills that prepare you for the job market in areas such as cartooning, illustration, package design, and graphic design . Explore both traditional and computer techniques. Develop ideas and visual communication skills. |
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Ceramics
1 |
Got the 2-D dull- drums? Get real with 3-D! Learn the basic techniques of hand building ceramics: pinch, coil, slab, and mold forming. Glaze and fire creations that are functional, decorative, and/or expressive works of art. |
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Ceramics
2 |
You're ready to get behind the wheel, the potter's wheel, that is! Develop skills needed to first create various cylinder shapes. Then as you become proficient, make pitchers, bowls, platters, and a chip and dip. |
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Photography
1 |
Ready, aim, shoot! Use your own 35 mm manual camera to capture favorite subjects on black and white film. Learn to compose and use lighting to your advantage. Develop film and print paper (your cost). Become the creative photographer. |
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Photography
2 - Traditional |
Enter the world of color and photographic special effects. Explore advanced techniques in photography including color darkroom chemistry, camera filters, enlarger manipulation, and studio lighting. |
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2 - Digital Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Photography 1 |
Explore advanced techniques in B&W photography using a digital medium, including darkroom chemistry, camera filters, enlarger manipulation and studio lighting. Students must have their own digital camera. |
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Digital
Art 1 |
Get mouse mighty! Learn the latest in computer technology applied to digital painting, photography and design. Use both new and traditional approaches to broaden your scope of the visual arts. Transform, warp, clone, and explore a new art realm. Digital camera is provided for in-school use. |
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Digital
Art 2 |
Pixel power addict? Learn advanced techniques and more sophisticated effects with software used in Digital Art 1. In addition, learn new software that enables you to do 3-D modeling and animation. Create your own movie shorts. |
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Studio
Ceramics |
Got yourself hooked? With an instructor, customize an individualized program in your area of specialization. Mixed-media is also encouraged. Develop a portfolio showing personal style and vision. Creativity, enthusiasm, and craftsmanship are seriously expected. |
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Art
Independent Study |
Art school candidate? This is a flexible program for students who have completed Art Studio. A contract with an art teacher must be worked out prior to registration. Make a path for your future. |
| Adv. Placement Art History Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: One credit in Art or World History with a "B" or better |
Get art savvy! Learn personal facts about favorite artists. Develop a real appreciation and understanding of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within historical and cultural contexts. A.P. exam results could entitle you college credit. |
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Adv.
Placement Studio Art |
Highly motivated upper classmen perform at the college level. It requires a year long commitment to complete a portfolio which consists of 24 pieces, half demonstrating a breadth of experiences in media and techniques, and the other half that show a concentration on a theme or artistic concern. |
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