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ART CLASSES |
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class |
prerequisites |
description |
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art
1 |
None |
Art I is a full year fundamentals course for any student who has not had
art at the high school level. It covers basic theory with emphasis on
the elements and principles of art. Art appreciation, criticism, and
aesthetics are included, but the emphasis is on art production.
Beginning drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and
sculpture techniques are introduced using a variety of media. Students
are expected to provide some of their own supplies. |
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Drawing II, III, IV |
Art 1 and teacher approval |
Building on the
foundation of Art I, students will create original works using a wide
variety of media including pencil, charcoal, pastels, ink and brush. In
addition to a performance evaluation, students will investigate
historical periods and styles. The student will furnish
some supplies. |
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Painting II, III, IV |
Art 1 and teacher approval |
Building on the foundation of Art I, students will plan and create their
own paintings with various techniques and media. In addition to a
performance evaluation, students will investigate historical periods and
styles. The student will furnish some supplies. |
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Sculpture II, III, IV |
Art 1 and teacher approval |
Building on the foundation of Art I, students will plan and create their
own sculptures with various techniques and media. In addition to a
performance evaluation, students will investigate historical periods and
styles. The student will furnish some supplies. |
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a.p.
studio art drawing portfolio |
Teacher Approval.
Grades 11-12 |
The Drawing Portfolio is designed to address a very broad interpretation
of drawing issues and media. Many works of painting, printmaking, and
mixed media, as well as abstract, observational, and inventive works may
qualify. This is a fast paced course designed for the serious art
student. Students are expected to submit a completed portfolio of 27
quality works to the College Board at the end of the year in order to
receive a weighted
grade. |
a.p.
studio art
2D Portfolio |
Teacher Approval.
Grades 11-12 |
This portfolio is intended to address a broad interpretation of
two-dimensional (2D) design issues. This could include, but is not
limited to, graphic design, typography, digital imaging, photography,
collage, fabric design, illustration, painting, printmaking, etc. This
is a fast paced course for students with a strong interest in art.
Students are enrolled upon nomination by a visual art specialist. They
are required to submit a portfolio of 27 quality pieces of art to the
College Board at the end of the year to obtain a weighted grade. |
a.p.
studio art
3D Portfolio |
Teacher Approval |
This
portfolio is intended to address a broad interpretation of sculptural
issues in depth and space. A variety of approaches might include
traditional sculpture, ceramics, fiber or metal work among others. This
is a fast paced course for self-motivated students with a strong
interest in sculpture. Students are enrolled upon nomination by a visual
art specialist. They are expected to submit a portfolio to the
College Board at the end of the year to obtain a weighted grade. |
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