Basic DesignPrerequisite: None -- 2nd semester enrollment requires completion of 1st semester (due to safety issues and instruction in use of materials and equipment) or instructor approval.
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Grades: 10th, 11th, 12thDuration: 1 year
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Course Description
Students will learn to recognize visual order using creative, imaginative, and perceptual problem-solving processes. Introduction to the basic concepts of two-dimensional and three-dimensional composition will be applied to the elements of art and the principles of design. Course may include art appreciation. Fulfills fine arts/vocational requirement. This course may be repeated yearly for additional credit.
CeramicsPrerequisite: None, however, 2nd semester enrollment requires completion of 1st semester (due to safety issues and instruction in use of materials and equipment) or instructor approval.
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Grades: 9th-12thDuaration: 1 year
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Course Description
The exploration of ceramics as a means of three-dimensional expression. The course may include instruction in ceramic hand-building, sculpture, glaze application, surface decoration, firing techniques, and ceramic history. Course may include art appreciation. Fulfills fine arts/vocational requirement. This course may be repeated yearly for additional credit.
DrawingPrerequisite: None, however, 2nd semester enrollment requires completion of 1st semester (due to safety issues and instruction in use of materials and equipment) or instructor approval.
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Grades: 10 11 12
Duration: 1 year
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Course Description
The exploration of drawing as a means of visual expression. The course will include instruction in the elements of art and principles of design. Students will be given instruction in gaining insight into visual comprehension through a variety of techniques and materials. Course may include art appreciation. Fulfills fine arts/vocational requirement. This course may be repeated yearly for additional credit.
PaintingPrerequisite: 1 year of drawing or basic design recommended 2nd semester enrollment requires completion of 1st semester (due to safety issues and instruction in use of materials and equipment) or instructor approval.
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Grades: 10th, 11th, 12th
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Course Description
Career Exploration: The exploration of painting as a means of visual expression. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the elements and principles of design through the use of color. Various media will be included such as: watercolor, acrylic, colored-pencils, etc. The course may include art appreciation. Fulfills fine arts/vocational requirement. This course may be repeated yearly for additional credit.
SculpturePrerequisite: 1 year of drawing or basic design recommended. 2nd semester enrollment requires completion of 1st semester (due to safety issues and instruction in use of materials and equipment) or instructor approval.
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Grades: 10th, 11th, 12th
Duration: 1 year
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Course Description
Career Exploration: Emphasis on composition of various sculpture techniques. May include carving (plaster, soapstone, alabaster, clay), additive sculpture (wood, wire, plaster, clay, paper), mobile sculpture, and found-object sculpture. Course may include art appreciation. Fulfills fine arts/vocational requirement. This course may be repeated yearly for additional credit.