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01101 ART 1
CREDIT: 1, 1 YR, GR 9-12, ELECTIVE, Fee:
$30.00
Prerequisite: Art test and permission of the department
chairperson. This course is offered to the student who is
interested in and enjoys art and wants to learn the basics
of drawing. Exploration of many media and techniques will be
offered. Emphasis will be placed on drawing, design, color
theory, and perspective. The goal of this class is for the
student to gain skills in and to develop an appreciation of
art. This course is geared to prepare the student for Art 2.
Enrollment is limited.
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01102 ART 2
CREDIT: 1, 1 YR, GR 10-12, ELECTIVE, Fee:
$30.00
Prerequisite: 85% average in Art 1 and Art teacher's
signature.
This course is designed to expand upon the skills and
fundamentals learned in Art 1. Continued development of art
awareness will be enhanced with emphasis placed on the
portfolio development, more complex art assignments, and
continued development of skills. The student will begin
using oil-based inks and paints as well as begin working in
photography.
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01103 ART 3
CREDIT: 1, 1 YR, GR 11-12, ELECTIVE, Fee:
$30.00
Prerequisite: 85% average in Art 2 and Art teacher's
signature.
Art 3 is offered to those students who have a high interest
in art and have demonstrated the capacity to problem-solve
creatively. Students will be introduced to more advanced
techniques in painting, drawing, and printmaking during Art
3. The student will continue to build a working portfolio.
Students need to maintain their own art supplies in addition
to the items supplied by the art fee.
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01104 HONORS
ART 4
CREDIT: 1, 1 YR, GR 12, ELECTIVE, Fee:
$30.00
Prerequisite: 85% average in Art 3, Art teacher's signature,
and the intent to work on a portfolio.
Students at this level will be expected to prepare their
portfolios for college entry, scholarship competition, and
local exhibitions. Each student will work on general
portfolio guidelines as well as more specific individual
needs that they have. The student in Art 4 will be required
to submit 4 slides of their work and participate in the
"Criticism Open" as part of their final grade. Student
supplies are supplemented by the art fee. Students are
encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Examination in
Art.
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01201
INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS
CREDIT: 1/2, 1 SEM, GR 9-12, ELECTIVE,
Fee: $25.00
Prerequisite: Art test and permission of the department
chairperson.
This course will involve the student in the development,
creation, and evaluation of three-dimensional forms in clay.
This course stresses hand building techniques for sculptural
and pottery pieces, but will also acquaint the student with
tile-making and throwing simple shapes on the wheel. The
student's personal expressive style will be explored and
encouraged. Enrollment is limited.
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01301 THREE
DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
CREDIT 1/2, 1 SEM, GR 9-12, ELECTIVE, Fee:
$25.00
Prerequisite: Art test and permission of department
chairperson.
This is a semester-long studio course designed to teach
techniques for the design, creation, and appreciation of
sculpture and other 3 dimensional works. The student will
create projects from a variety of media and subject matter.
The student's personal expressive style will be explored and
encouraged. The elements and principles of design will be
emphasized. Enrollment is limited.
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01501 FINE
ARTS/ART APPRECIATION
CREDIT 1/2, 1 SEM, GR 9-12, ELECTIVE
This course is intended to provide students with a basic
understanding and appreciation of art. In addition to the
study of art, students will also gain hands-on experience
through quarterly projects which focus on the creative
process. This is a one semester art course that alternates
with music appreciation. Both courses must be taken to
fulfill the Fine Arts requirement.
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