Art
The activities in the art classes are designed to develop attitudes of perception, curiosity, understanding, and sensitivity through a variety of experiences. For the majority of the students, the aim of the art curriculum is to give students an understanding of and appreciation for the results of the artistic efforts that surround us every day.
The unique character of the art curriculum provides students an opportunity to express and nurture their creative instincts while developing a high sense of appreciation for man and nature in an atmosphere where individual expression is encouraged. These courses are offered to meet the varied interests and diverse levels of ability among high school students.
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Course Descriptions
art appreciation (Art 1)
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1
Grades: 9 - 12
Length: 1 Year
Students will develop visual communication and expression. Students will study the elements and principles of design through a sequential arrangement of artistic problems. Course work includes drawing, color theory, painting, printmaking, and two and three-dimensional design. Art Appreciation also provides a context in which students may see the relationship of their work in the continuum of history to contemporary art.
art 2
Prerequisite: Art Appreciation
Credits: 1
Grades: 10 - 12
Length: 1 Year
Students will concentrate of developing more complex and individual solutions to artistic problems. Students will explore drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and printmaking. Research and writing skills will be developed through art history and art criticism.
ceramics
Prerequisite: None
Credits: .5
Grades: 10 - 12
Length: 1 Semester
A one-semester course designed for a “clay person” interested in exploring the hand building methods, sculptural techniques, and glazing experiments with various types of clay.
DESIGN
Prerequisite: Art appreciation
Credits: 1
Grades: 10-12
Length: 1 Year
The study of design principles is applied to two- and three-dimensional works. Design sources, abstract thinking, and problem solving are emphasized.
drawing
Prerequisite: Art appreciation and a genuine interest in drawing as an intensive study
Credits:1
Grades:10 - 12
Length: 1 Year
This course provides an intensive study of realistic and expressive drawing. Technique, composition, color, and printmaking are also explored.
painting
Prerequisite: Art appreciation and Drawing (preferred)
Credits: .5
Grades: 10-12
Length: 1 Semester
This course is designed for students who want to explore a variety of painting techniques including pastel painting, watercolor, and acrylics. Realistic, as well as abstract subject matter will be used. Art history, as it relates to various painting assignments, is part of the curriculum.