PHOTOGRAPHY/GRAPHIC DESIGN

8145: Basic Photography (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 9-12)

This introductory course is designed to develop knowledge and basic skills in photography with an emphasis on technology and photo editing software (Photoshop).  Project work will develop the student’s critical thinking and decision making skills through application selection, as well as concepts of composition and color theory.  Students are required to supply their own digital camera (not a phone camera).

8148: Advanced Photography (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Basic Photography

This advanced course is designed to continue developing photographic knowledge and skills in photography with an emphasis on technology and photo editing software (Photoshop).  Students will further develop critical thinking and decision making skills, expanding on concepts of composition and color theory.  Students are required to supply their own digital camera (not a phone camera).  After successful completion of this course students may continue into the AP 2D Design Photography, which may earn the student an elective college credit.   

8146: AP Studio Art Photography & Graphic Design (1 credit FAR, Gr. 11-12, Full Weighted Course)

Prerequisite: Advanced Photography

Students will be required to investigate all three aspects of the portfolio, which include Quality, Concentration, and Breadth. Media used will be photographic.   Students may use SLR 35 mm camera or digital camera or a combination of both. Students will have access to a darkroom and computer room with Adobe Photoshop CS software, as well as a scanner and printer.  Students are expected to develop mastery in photographic concepts, composition and execution of ideas.   They will be shown examples of AP portfolios for ideas and inspiration. The body of work submitted for the portfolio can include art/photos created prior to and outside of the AP Studio Art course.  Students enrolled in AP courses must take the AP exam.

GRAPHIC DESIGN/DRAWING/PAINTING/SCULPTING

7110: Introduction to Visual Arts (0.5 credits FAR, Gr. 9-12)

Introduction to Visual Arts is a course that is designed for all students to review or learn basic knowledge of art by mastering the competencies Art History, Art Criticism, Aesthetics, and Art Production.  Students will learn the elements and principles of art, know how to use them, and create pieces of artwork that display this knowledge.  In addition, they will be participating in subject-related read- in and writing activities and will have outside the class assignments.  Students will be expected to solve problems using higher-order thinking skills. This is the initial career pathway to many fields in fine arts and is the prerequisite for all future art courses.  This class can also be a prerequisite for Basic Photography (pathway in Mass Communication).  

7128: Graphic Design I (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Arts

Graphic design is a class that will explore the elements and principles of art with today’s ever-increasing need of knowledge of art technology.  This class will primarily be on the computer using the software Adobe Illustrator in creation of original artwork.  Some basic Photoshop and digital camera skills will be introduced.  This is a class for the student who desires to explore their art in a computer-based medium and for future career paths in design.

7129: Graphic Design II (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Graphic Design I

Graphic design II is a class that will further explore the elements and principles of art with today’s ever-increasing need of knowledge of art technology.  This class will primarily be on the computer using the software Adobe Illustrator in creation of original artwork.  Some basic Photoshop and digital camera skills will be introduced.  This is a class for the student who desires to explore their art in a computer-based medium and for future career paths in design.

7121: Drawing I (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Arts.

Drawing I is an advanced art course. Students will focus on skill building and drawing from observation. A strong emphasis will be placed on in- depth study of advanced drawing skills in a variety of media. Graphite, ink, colored pencils and pastels are some of the media that will be used. Students will use formal critique criteria in viewing student work to encourage discussion and the building of art vocabulary. Art history will be incorporated with projects to give students a base of aesthetic knowledge on which to create their own artwork. Students will continue to develop a working portfolio. In addition, they will participate in subject-related reading and writing activities and will have outside the class- room work. This will be a continuation of the career pathway to many fields in the fine arts.

7122: Drawing II (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Drawing I.

Drawing II is an advanced art course. Students will focus on skill building from observation. A strong emphasis will be placed on in-depth study of advanced drawing skills in a variety of media. Graphite, ink, colored pencils, oil pastels, and permanent markers are some of the media that will be used. More time will be spent on portrait and figure drawing and mixed media. Students will use formal critique criteria in viewing student work to encourage discussion and the building of art-related vocabulary.  Art history will be incorporated with most projects to give students a base of aesthetic knowledge on which to create their own art-work. Students will continue to develop a working portfolio. In addition, they will be participating in subject-related reading and writing activities and will have outside the classroom work. This will be a continuation of the career pathway to many fields in the fine arts.

7112: Painting I (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Arts

Painting I is an advanced art course. Students will focus on skill building using transparent painting techniques.   A strong emphasis will be placed on in-depth study of landscapes, portraits, and still life. Water color will be the main medium used and a variety of styles will be incorporated in production. Students will use formal critique criteria in viewing student work to encourage discussion and the building of art-related vocabulary. Art history will be incorporated with most projects to give students a base of aesthetic knowledge on which to create their own art work. Students will continue to develop a working portfolio. In addition, they will be participating in subject-related reading and writing activities and will have outside the classroom work. This will be a continuation of the career pathway to many fields in the fine arts.

7113: Painting II (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Painting I

Painting II is an advanced art course. Students will focus on skill building using opaque paints. A strong emphasis will be placed on in-depth studies of landscapes, portraits, and still life. Tempera and acrylic paint and oil pastels will be the media used and a variety of styles will be incorporated in production. Students will use formal critique criteria in viewing student work to encourage discussion and the building of art-related vocabulary. Art history will be incorporated with most projects to give students a base of aesthetic knowledge on which to create their own artwork. Students will continue to develop a working portfolio. In addition, they will be participating in subject-related reading and writing activities and will have outside the classroom work. This will be a continuation of the career pathway to many fields in the fine arts.

Prerequisite:  Sculpting I

Advanced Three Dimensional Design is an advanced art course. Students will expand their three-dimensional experience by creating more advanced projects. Students will also develop a deeper understanding of three- dimensional composition. Clay, found objects, wood, and plaster are some of the media that will be used. Students will use formal critique criteria in viewing student work to encourage discussion and the building of art-related vocabulary. Art history will be incorporated with most projects to give students a base of aesthetic knowledge on which to create their own art-work. Success in advanced three-dimension design could evolve into a portfolio suitable for submission as an Advanced Placement Three-Dimensional portfolio. In addition, students will be participating in subject-related reading and writing activities and will have outside the classroom work. This will be a continuation of the career pathway to many fields in the fine arts.

7125: AP Studio Art: Sculpting Portfolio (1 credit FAR, Gr. 11-12, Full Weighted Credit)

Prerequisite: Sculpting II

Students in this course will develop a portfolio consisting of three-dimensional works of art (including ceramic, relief, assemblage, sculpture in the round, etc.) for the Advanced Placement Service.  The nature and number of portfolio pieces will be prepared according to the specifications prescribed by Advanced Placement Services. An area of concentrated study will be chosen by the student. Completion of the portfolio, approximately thirty-five works of art, is required for the course, but submitting the portfolio to the Advanced Placement Service for evaluation is optional. This rigorous course of study pro- vides students the opportunity to earn advanced placement in college courses. Work outside of class is required to meet Advanced Placement expectation. Before entering this class, the enrolling student will undergo a portfolio review. During this assessment process, Advanced Placement expectations and requirements will be clarified to the enrolling student.  Students enrolled in AP courses must take the AP exam.