7110: Introduction to Visual Arts (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 9-11)

This course is designed for all students to review or learn basic knowledge of art by mastering the competencies of art history, criticism, aesthetics, and 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, students will be participating in subject-related reading and writing activities and have outside class assignments. Students will be expected to solve problems using higher-order thinking skills. This course is the prerequisite for all future art courses. 

7128: Graphic Design I (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 9-12)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Arts

This course will explore the elements and principles of art with today’s ever-increasing need of knowledge regarding art technology. This class will utilize computer software, such as 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.

7129: Graphic Design II (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 9-12)

Prerequisite: Graphic Design I

This second level course will further explore the elements and principles of art with today’s ever-increasing need of knowledge regarding art technology. This class will utilize computer software, such as 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.

8146: AP Studio Art Photography & Graphic Design (1 credit FAR, Gr. 11-12, weighted) College Credit by Portfolio Submission Available

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 a 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. Examples of portfolios will be shared 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.

7121: Drawing I (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 9-12)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Arts.

This course 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 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, students will participate in subject-related reading and writing activities and will have outside classroom work.

7122: Drawing II (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 9-12)

Prerequisite: Drawing I.

In this 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. Additional time will be spent on portrait and figure drawing and mixed media. Students will use formal critique criteria in viewing work to encourage discussion and the building of art-related 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, students will participate in subject-related reading and writing activities and will have outside classroom work. 

7112: Painting I (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 9-12)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Arts

In this 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 work to encourage discussion and the building of art-related 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, students will participate in subject-related reading and writing activities and will have outside classroom work.

7113: Painting II (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 9-12)

Prerequisite: Painting I

In this 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 work to encourage discussion and the building of art-related 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, students will participate in subject-related reading and writing activities and will have outside classroom work.

7109: AP Studio Art: Drawing and Painting Portfolio (1 credit FAR, Gr. 11-12, weighted) College Credit by Portfolio Submission Available

Prerequisite: Drawing II or Painting II

Students in this course will develop a portfolio of a wide range of two dimensional works of art. An area of concentrated study will be chosen by the student and then approximately thirty-five works of art will be required to complete the portfolio required for the course. Work outside of class is required to meet course expectations.  

7118: Sculpting I (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. (9-12)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Art.

In this course students will develop skills in using a variety of materials and technologies to create three-dimensional projects. A strong emphasis will be placed on learning how to manipulate the materials to work successfully. Students will also develop a deeper understanding of three-dimensional composition. Clay, wood, and plaster are some of the media that will be used. Students will use formal critique criteria in viewing 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. In addition, students will be participating in subject-related reading and writing activities and will have outside classroom work.

7119: Sculpting II (0.5 credit FAR, Gr. 9-12)

Prerequisite:  Sculpting I

This 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 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. In addition, students will be participating in subject-related reading and writing activities and will have outside the classroom work.

7125: AP Studio Art: Sculpting Portfolio (1 credit FAR, Gr. 11-12, weighted) College Credit by Portfolio Submission Available

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.). An area of concentrated study will be chosen by the student.and then approximately thirty-five works of art will be required to complete the portfolio required for the course. Work outside of class is required to meet course expectations.