Art

Introduction To Art

7415    Grades 9-12    1 Credit    1 Semester    Weight of 1.1

This is a foundation level course that introduces the knowledge needed to matriculate throughout the rest of the courses offered within the Art Department. Introduction to Art explores the Elements of art and the Principles of Design in the production of various studio projects. Painting, sculpture (in the form of clay), and various forms of drawing are explored. Students will also critique, interpret, and analyze historical and contemporary works of art.  Students will also articulate the value and impact of the visual arts for lifelong learning and the human experience.  Studio production projects, sketchbooks, critiques, quizzes, and exams will be used to assess student achievement and understanding of class content.

Drawing & Painting I

7425    Grades 10-12    1 Credit    1 Semester    Weight of 1.1

Prerequisite:   Suggested 80% cumulative average in Introduction to Art.

This course builds on the Introduction to Art course. A continued exploration of use of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design are stressed when creating studio production projects. A variety of drawing and painting media and various techniques will be used to create projects that focus on the use of observational skills and creative exploration of solving assigned production projects. Students will also critique, interpret, and analyze historical and contemporary works of art.  Students will also articulate the value and impact of the visual arts for lifelong learning and the human experience. Studio production projects, sketchbooks, critiques, cornerstone project, quizzes and exams will be used to assess student achievement and understanding of class content.

Drawing & Painting II

7435    Grades 11-12    1 Credit    1 Semester    Weight of 1.2

Prerequisite:   Suggested 80% cumulative average in Introduction to Art and Drawing & Painting I.

This course continues to explore two-dimensional design through drawing and painting studio production projects. The course is designed to increase and broaden technical skill with various media. Emphasis is placed on development of an individual style and to encourage the creative process. Students will also critique, interpret, and analyze historical and contemporary works of art.  Students will also articulate the value and impact of the visual arts for lifelong learning and the human experience. Studio production projects are designed to help students explore and better understand art of the Mid-19th to 20th century. Studio production projects, sketchbooks, critiques, cornerstone project, quizzes and exams will be used to assess student achievement and understanding of class content.

Sculpture I

7505    Grades 10-12    1 Credit    1 Semester    Weight of 1.1

Prerequisite:   Suggested 80% cumulative average in Introduction to Art.

This course will pursue art making in three-dimensions. Students will develop a toolbox of some foundational three-dimensional techniques and apply them to unique projects. Students are encouraged to develop their own design ideas for a variety of functional and non-functional projects. Students should be willing to experiment, solve problems, and deal with the many variables encountered when working with materials. Students will also critique, interpret, and analyze historical and contemporary works of art.  Students will also articulate the value and impact of the visual arts for lifelong learning and the human experience.  Studio production projects, sketchbooks, critiques, cornerstone project, quizzes and exams will be used to assess student achievement and understanding of class content.

Sculpture II

7515    Grades 11-12    1 Credit    1 Semester    Weight of 1.2

Prerequisite:   Suggested 80% cumulative average in Introduction to Art and Sculpture I.

This course will continue to pursue art making in three-dimensions. Students will learn advanced techniques that build on what was learned in Sculpture I and apply this knowledge to open ended projects designed to build students’ artistic voice. Students are encouraged to develop their own design ideas for a variety of functional and non-functional projects. Students should be willing to experiment, solve problems, and deal with the many variables encountered when working with materials. Students will also critique, interpret, and analyze historical and contemporary works of art.  Students will also articulate the value and impact of the visual arts for lifelong learning and the human experience. Studio production projects, sketchbooks, critiques, cornerstone project, quizzes and exams will be used to assess student achievement and understanding of class content. 

Advanced Placement Art History

7448    Grades 10-12    1 Credit    1 Semester    Weight of 1.3

Prerequisite:   There is no prerequisite for this course.

Any student that has an interest in art and history can take this Advanced Placement course. It is not necessary to have a background in art or have artistic ability to take this course. There is no production or creation of art in this class.

The AP Art History course explores such topics as the nature of art, its uses, its meanings, art making, and responses to art. Through investigation of diverse artistic traditions of cultures from prehistory to present, the course fosters in-depth and holistic understanding of the history of art from a global perspective. Students learn and apply skills of visual, contextual, and comparative analysis to engage with a variety of art forms, constructing understanding of individual works and interconnections of art-making.

AP Art History is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to identify works of art and architecture and place them into an historical context. This course is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college or university art history survey course. The course requires extensive reading, discussion and analysis of works of art. Students will develop skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in an essay format.