FINE ARTS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

Art courses listed below may be used to meet the one unit of Fine Arts credit required for graduation.

Course Descriptions:

Art Fundamentals (5005) Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
½ Fine Arts Credit Length: 1 Semester No Previous Course Required Students will do drawing, painting and sculpture to learn the ideas, language, and techniques of the visual artist. Students will study examples of work by well known artists through slides and videos. Students will develop art skills through a series of related assignments about the elements of art, the principles of composition, drawing techniques, color theory, art history, and criticism which will be evaluated to determine level of mastery.

Ceramics I (5015) Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
½ Fine Arts Credit Length: 1 Semester Prerequisite: Basic Art or Art Fundamentals Students will design and construct hand-built pottery using pinch, coil and slab methods of construction. They will use glazing and other decorating techniques to complete successful designs in clay.

Graphic Design I (5035) Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
½ Fine Arts Credit Length: 1 Semester Prerequisite: Basic Art or Art Fundamentals Students will concentrate on graphic design skills, often using the Macintosh Art Lab for projects. Students learn drawing, painting and typography techniques completed by hand. If you are interested in creating covers, logos, advertising lay-outs and package design this course will teach you how! Learn how a commercial artist approaches design concepts for clients.

Drawing I (5055) Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
½ Fine Arts Credit Length: 1 Semester Prerequisite: Basic Art or Art Fundamentals Students will learn to do realistic drawings of such subjects as natural objects, still life, buildings, and portraits. Many methods to develop hand skills and train the eye are used, some from the book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Media and techniques include pencil, markers, pen and ink and charcoal.

Ceramics II (5025) Grade: 10, 11, 12
½ Fine Arts Credit Length: 1 Semester Prerequisite: Basic Art or Art Fundamentals, and Ceramics I Students will develop the skills and techniques of wheel-thrown pottery. Students will further develop the skills and techniques of hand-built pottery, glazing, and decorating which were introduced in Ceramics I.

Drawing II (5065) Grade: 10, 11, 12
½ Fine Arts Credit Length: 1 Semester Prerequisite: Basic Art or Art Fundamentals, and Drawing I Students will expand skills learned in Drawing I with more intensive study of composition and the use of additional media and techniques. Students will work from observation and imagination. Students will develop an intensive approach for interpretation of subject matter. Students will learn skills and techniques with the following media: pencil, color pencil, pastel, pen and ink, charcoal and mixed media.

Painting (5085) Grade: 10, 11, 12
½ Fine Arts Credit Length: 1 Semester Prerequisite: Basic Art or Art Fundamentals, and Drawing I Students will learn the techniques and methods of painting with watercolor and acrylic paint. Students will work in realistic and abstract styles using various subjects. Applying the elements and principles of art and the knowledge of color theory, students will communicate their ideas visually.

Sculpture I (5095) Grade: 10, 11, 12
½ Fine Arts Credit Length: 1 Semester Prerequisite: Basic Art or Art Fundamentals and Drawing I or Instructor’s Signature Students will design and make large and small three-dimensional works in a variety of materials including cardboard/paper, wood, wire, plaster, fibers, stone and found objects. Students will demonstrate basic skills in design and construction.

Sculpture II (5096) Grade: 10, 11 ,12
½ Fine Arts Credit Length: 1 Semester Prerequisite: Sculpture I Building on the skills and understanding of the four basic sculpture processes (casting, carving, modeling, and assemblage) developed in Sculpture I, students will explore media with greater sophistication and projects will be larger and more challenging.

Advanced Art (5105) Grade: 11, 12 ½ Fine Arts Credit Fall Semester Only Prerequisite: Basic Art or Art Fundamentals, Drawing I and two additional Art courses Students will develop a portfolio of their own work, acquire career and school information, and stimulate individual creative expression. Students will further develop skills, techniques, and ideas learned in previous courses. Students will do drawing and painting projects with the whole class and select specific media and techniques for personal exploration.

Graphics II (5115) Grade: 10, 11, 12
½ Fine Arts Credit Length: 1 Semester Prerequisite: Basic Art or Art Fundamentals, Graphics I All students who enjoy design, advertising lay-out, typography and TV storyboarding are encouraged to try their hand in this course! We focus on successful completion of graphic design problems, using the Macintosh Art Lab for projects completed in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator. Students will employ digital photography, scanned images, imovie and 3-D programs.

AP Studio Art (5100) Grade: 11, 12
1 Fine Arts Credit Length: 1 Year Prerequisite: Three Previous Art Courses
Students will submit a portfolio of their work to the AP College Board exam readers for evaluation. The AP program is based on the premise that college level material can be taught to secondary school students. Three portfolios are offered: 2-D design, drawing and 3-D design. This course is designed for students who are willing to complete summer work plus a year long AP course.