Art

Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation
Course Fee: $60.00
Course Description: This one-semester course provides opportunity for independent study to investigate a particular topic of visual art. The student collaborates with the supervising teacher to design and implement the topic of study. Through collaboration and production, connections will be made between visual art and their academic studies, lives, and the world around them. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation for all cultures and their important contribution to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one Arts/Humanities credit required for graduation and may be repeated. The fee for this course is $60.00. The fee covers the cost of expendable materials such as paper, pencils, paint, clay, glazes, etc. needed for each project. Some materials will be issued to the students when the fee is paid, and others will be distributed at the time they are needed.

Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisites: Two credits in art, teacher recommendation
Course Fee: $60.00
Course Description: This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) 2-D Art and Design examination. Highly motivated students will create a college level portfolio of two-dimensional art with design focus. Through any 2-D process or medium, students create works that demonstrate a range of understanding and fundamental mastery of 2-D visual concerns and methods. By AP guidelines, digital images of fifteen works and written documentation are submitted to demonstrate an inquiry-guided investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision for the Sustained Investigation section. Five physical works or high-quality reproductions of physical works with written responses are submitted to demonstrate the skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas for the Selected Works section. Students should expect to work an additional four to six hours or more outside of class each week. Exact requirements may change and are specified by the College Board at http://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses. Through collaboration and production, connections will be made between visual art and their academic studies, lives, and the world around them. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation for all cultures and their important contribution to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one Arts/Humanities/CTE credit required for graduation. Course Goals: Course goals are identified in the AP 2-D Art and Design Course Description published by the College Board. Teachers must utilize the current course description located at http://apcentral.collegeboard.org. Teachers are required to complete the AP Audit process which includes submitting a syllabus to the College Board for approval. No other syllabus can be used for this course without the approval of the College Board.This fee covers the cost of expendable materials such as pencils, paper, paint, printmaking supplies, but not the cost associated with photography. Some materials will be issued to students when the fee is paid, and others will be distributed at the time they are needed. The fee for this course is $60.00. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May.

Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisites: Two credits in art (one of which is in ceramics), teacher recommendation
Course Fee: $60.00
Course Description: This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) 3-D Art and Design examination. Highly motivated students will create a college level portfolio demonstrating mastery of 3-D design. Through additive, subtractive and/or fabricated processes, students create works that demonstrate a range of understanding and fundamental mastery of 3-D visual concerns and methods. By AP guidelines, digital images of fifteen works and written documentation are submitted to demonstrate an inquiry-guided investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision for the Sustained investigation section. Five digital images (2 views of each) with typed responses are submitted to demonstrate the skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas for the Selected Works section. Students should expect to work an additional four to six hours or more outside of class each week. Exact requirements may change and are specified by the College Board at http://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses. Through collaboration and production, connections will be made between visual art and their academic studies, lives, and the world around them. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation for all cultures and their important contribution to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one Arts/Humanities/CTE credit required for graduation. Course Goals: Course goals are identified in the AP 3-D Art and Design Course Description published by the College Board. Teachers must utilize the current course description located at http://apcentral.collegeboard.org. Teachers are required to complete the AP Audit process which includes submitting a syllabus to the College Board for approval. No other syllabus can be used for this course without the approval of the College Board. The fee for this course is $60.00. The fee covers the cost of expendable materials such as paper, pencils, paint, clay, glazes, etc. needed for each project. Some materials will be issued to the students when the fee is paid, and others will be distributed at the time they are needed. It is expected that students create a portfolio to send into the College Board. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May.

Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisites: Two credits in art, teacher recommendation
Course Fee: $60.00
Course Description: This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Drawing examination. Highly motivated students will create a college level portfolio of artwork demonstrating a mastery of drawing. Students engage a wide range of approaches and media to address various drawing issues through abstract, observational, and/or inventive works. By AP guidelines, digital images of fifteen works and written documentation are submitted to demonstrate an inquiry-guided investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision for the Sustained Investigation section. Five physical works or high-quality reproductions of physical works with written responses are submitted to demonstrate the skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas for the Selected Works section. Students should expect to work an additional four to six hours or more outside of class each week. Exact requirements may change and are specified by the College Board at http://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses. Through collaboration and production, connections will be made between visual art and their academic studies, lives, and the world around them. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation for all cultures and their important contribution to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one Arts/Humanities/CTE credit required for graduation. Course Goals: Course goals are identified in the AP Drawing Course Description published by the College Board. Teachers must utilize the current course description located at http://apcentral.collegeboard.org. Teachers are required to complete the AP Audit process which includes submitting a syllabus to the College Board for approval. No other syllabus can be used for this course without the approval of the College Board. There is a course fee of $60.00. The fee covers the cost of expendable materials such as pencils, paper, paint, printmaking supplies, but not the cost associated with photography. Some materials will be issued to students when the fee is paid, and others will be distributed at the time they are needed. The fee for this course is $60.00. It is expected that students create a portfolio to send into the College Board. This course fulfills either one elective credit or one Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.

Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Course Fee: $60.00
Course Description: This one-year foundation course is designed to give entry-level students a solid overview of art production, history, aesthetics, and criticism. A strong emphasis is placed on the elements and principles of art and the use of multiple two-dimensional and three-dimensional techniques and media. This broad-based curriculum provides a good general overview or the foundation for advanced art classes. The importance of studio participation as an artist is stressed. Through collaboration and production, connections will be made between visual art and their academic studies, lives, and the world around them. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one Arts/Humanities credit required for graduation. The fee for this course is $60.00.

Ceramics I

Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisites: Previous art coursework in middle or high school
Course Fee: $60.00
Course Description: This one-year course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation of ceramics through the study of basic techniques and knowledge of three-dimensional design. In this beginning class, students will explore hand-building and wheel-throwing methods. Through collaboration and production, connections will be made between ceramics and their academic studies, lives, and the world around them. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contribution to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one Arts/Humanities credit required for graduation. The fee for this course is $60.00.
 

Ceramics II

Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisites: Ceramics I
Course Fee: $60.00
Course Description: This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed Ceramics I and will include an in-depth study of techniques and knowledge of three-dimensional design. Students will develop hand building and wheel throwing methods. Through collaboration and production, connections will be expanded between ceramics and their academic studies, lives, and the world around them. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contribution to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one Arts/Humanities credit required for graduation. The fee for this course is $60.00.

Ceramics III

Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisites: Ceramics I and Ceramics II
Course Fee: $60.00
Course Description: This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed Ceramics II and will build upon knowledge of three-dimensional design specific to ceramics arts. Students will refine hand building and wheel throwing methods. Through collaboration and production, connections will be expanded between ceramics and their academic studies, lives, and the world around them. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contribution to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one Arts/Humanities credit required for graduation. The fee for this course is $60.00. The fee covers the cost of expendable materials such as paper, pencils, paint, clay, glazes, etc. needed for each project. Some materials will be issued to the students when the fee is paid, and others will be distributed at the time they are needed.

Drawing I

Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisites: Previous art coursework in middle or high school
Course Fee: $60.00
Course Description: This one-year course is designed to give students a strong foundation for drawing through the study of basic drawing techniques and the use of a variety of media and subject matter. Students will participate in exercises in art appreciation and critique to learn to personally consider and evaluate art. Problem solving, creativity and originality will be cultivated through planning, art making and reflection. The development and influence of drawing for communication and expression will be integrated into learning. Various styles and artists who have used drawing throughout history are introduced. Through collaboration and production, connections will be made between drawing and their academic studies, lives, and the world around them. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one Arts/Humanities credit required for graduation. The fee for this course is $60.00. The fee covers the cost of expendable materials such as paper, pencils, paint, pastels, chalk, etc. needed for each project. Some materials will be issued to the students when the fee is paid, and others will be distributed at the time they are needed.

Drawing II

Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisites: Drawing I
Course Fee: $60.00
Course Description: This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed Drawing I to expand knowledge and skill through an in-depth study of tools, techniques, media and subject matter. Students extend the study of art appreciation and participate in self and group critiques while interpreting, defending, and evaluating art. Problem solving, creativity, and originality are expected in planning, art making, and reflection. Specific drawing styles and significant artists who have used drawing throughout history are emphasized. Through collaboration and production, connections will be expanded between drawing and their academic studies, lives, and the world around them. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one Arts/Humanities credit required for graduation. The fee for this course is $60.00. The fee covers the cost of expendable materials such as paper, pencils, paint, pastels, chalk, etc. needed for each project. Some materials will be issued to the students when the fee is paid, and others will be distributed at the time they are needed.

Painting I

Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisites: Previous art coursework in middle or high school
Course Fee: $60.00
Course Description: This one-year course is designed to give students a strong foundation for painting through the study of basic painting techniques and the use of a variety of media and subject matter. Students will participate in exercises in art appreciation and critique to learn to personally consider and evaluate art. Problem solving, creativity and originality will be cultivated through planning, art making and reflection. The development and influence of painting for communication and expression will be integrated into learning. Various styles and artists who have used painting throughout history are introduced. Through collaboration and production, connections will be made between painting and their academic studies, lives, and the world around them. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one Arts/Humanities credit required for graduation. The fee for this course is $60.00. The fee covers the cost of expendable materials such as paper, pencils, paint, canvases, etc. needed for each project. Some materials will be issued to the students when the fee is paid, and others will be distributed at the time they are needed.

Painting II

Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisites: Painting I
Course Fee: $60.00
Course Description: This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed Painting I to expand knowledge and skill through an in-depth study of tools, techniques, media and subject matter. Students extend the study of art appreciation and participate in self and group critiques while interpreting, defending, and evaluating art. Problem solving, creativity, and originality are expected in planning, art making, and reflection. Specific painting styles and significant artists who have used painting throughout history are emphasized. Through collaboration and production, connections will be expanded between painting and their academic studies, lives, and the world around them. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one Arts/Humanities credit required for graduation. The fee for this course is $60.00. The fee covers the cost of expendable materials such as paper, pencils, paint, canvases, etc. needed for each project. Some materials will be issued to the students when the fee is paid, and others will be distributed at the time they are needed.