Course
Descriptions
Art
I
Using the elements and principles of design and creative problem
solving skills, students explore the technical processes of drawing,
painting, graphics, and 3-D art forms. Art projects are kept in
portfolios with students reflections on their working process and final
products.
This course is a prerequisite for Art II, III, and AP (Advance
Placement) art
Art
II
This course builds on the concepts and techniques learned in Art I.
Students learn advanced techniques in drawing, painting, printmaking,
and sculpture. Students continue to research and relate works of major
artists to their own work. This is a full year, one credit course.
Prerequisite: Art I or permission of visual arts instructor
Art III
This course is
intended for highly motivated students committed to serious study of
studio art. The students may choose to complete requirements for either
a general portfolio (may include painting, graphics, sculpture,
photography) or a drawing portfolio (focus on 2-D graphic media.)
Emphasis is placed on quality work, concentration in a particular
artistic concept, and breadth of expression. The portfolio, along with
AP Studio Art portfolio (completed the following year), is submitted
for AP credit. This a full year, one credit course.
Prerequisite:
Art II or permission of visual arts instructor
AP
Studio Art
Students
plan a series of works that explore a specific visual problem related
to style, subject matter, technique or media. Students research works
of major artists that relate to the visual problem selected. The
combined portfolio of works produced in Art III and AP Studio Art is
submitted for AP credit. This a full year, one credit course plus 1.0
extra GPA point.
Prerequisite: Art III and/or recommendation of visual arts
instructor
Painting & Drawing
The student learns basic
approaches to drawing and painting a variety of subject matter,
including still-life, landscape, figure, and fantasy. Problems
presented stress perception and stylistic organization of line, space,
value, texture, and color. A variety of media is used. Works of major
artists' working in related media are studied.
Prerequisite: None This is a
one semester course
Art History
Students
will view and understand art works from prehistoric times to the
present. Art reproductions, videos, movies, slides, visits to
Washington Art galleries and artists' studios provide students exposure
to a variety of well known art works and artists'. Additionally,
students will produce a variety of introductory projects in drawing,
painting, and sculpture.
Perequisite:
None
Photo
I
Students learn to use
a single lens reflex camera and produce prints using darkroom
equipment. Topics covered include history of photography, elements and
principles of design, lighting and film camera function display.
Prerequisite: None
Photo
II
In
this advanced course, emphasis is placed on artistic and expressive
solutions to a variety of photography problems that expand the basic
concepts and techniques learned in Photography I. Works of major
photographic artists' are studied as they relate to photographic
problems explored.
Prerequisite: Photography I or permission of photography
instructor
Photo
III
This is
an advanced photography course for the serious photo student. Students
will spend a year building their professional photography portfolio and
advancing the learned in Photography I and II.
Prerequisite:
Photography I - II
Photo
IV
This is a
continuation of Photo III. The students are required to exhibit their
work in a solo photo show.
Prerequisite:
Photography I - III
Computer
Graphics
Students
apply creative problem solving skills to commercial design problems
that may include product image, logo design, product display, story
illustration, page and publication layout. Students may use computer
generated graphics or other commercial art techniques to produce
completed designs. Photoshop is used exclusively on all projects.
Prerequisite: Permission of visual arts instructor
Sculpture
I
This class
is designed for beginning students interested in different aspects of
three-dimensional sculpture and craftsmanship. To develop a sense of
principles of sculptural processes, fundamental knowledge of materials,
tools and safety procedures, students will create several sculptures.
Special attention is given to clay forming, firing, and decorating
techniques. Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite:
None
Sculpture II
This course is designed for
students interested in exploring their ability to create self
expressive sculptural objects. Students continue to explore a variety
of materials and techniques. Subject matter is approached through
realistic, abstract, and nonobjective interpretation.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Sculpture I/Crafts I/Art I or
permission of the visual arts instructor
Ceramics
I
This
course will address 3D clay forms in both functional and decorative
forms. Students will use various techniques of hand-building, and wheel
throwing. This course will allow students to experience clay for the
first time or enable more advanced students to develop their skills.
Students will be encouraged to experiement with different glazes and
finishing techniques.
Prerequisite:
None
Ceramics
II
This
course will continue to address 3D clay forms in both functional and
decorative forms. This course will allow students to hone their skill
in hand-building and wheel throwing. It will allow the student to
further investigate the boundless possibilities that clay has to offer
the 3D artist. Students will learn other glazing, finishing, and firing
techniques. Included will be the study of clay artists and their works.
Prerequisite: Ceramics I or permission of the ceramics instructor
Crafts
I
Students
create pottery, weaving, jewelry, masks, etc., from a variety of
cultural perspectives and styles which may include Native American,
Guatemalan, Mexican, Asian, and Colonial American. This is a one
semester, one-half credit course.
Prerequisite: None
Crafts
II
In
this year-long course, students will deal with the rich cultural
heritage of crafts which combine function with artistic one-of-a-kind
design. Multicultural craft works will serve to inspire responses to
assignments involving clay, fiber, wood, etc. Knowledge necessary to
work intelligently, skillfully, and creatively with craft media will be
developed. Elements and principles of design and aesthetics, written
and/or oral critiques, and the historical heritage of the crafts
produced will be stressed.
Prerequisite: Crafts
I or permission of the crafts
instructor