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Visual Arts Department
Course Name: Art 7, 1 year every other day Grade Level: 7th
Students will begin to develop the basic concepts of design, color, space, and structure. Students will complete projects incorporating the seven elements of art and learn to work at a junior high school level. Students will also be introduced to methods of art used during different historical periods as well as within different cultures.
Prerequisite: None Regents Exam: None
Course Name: Art 8, 1 year every other day Grade Level: 8th
Students will continue to develop the basic concepts of design, color, space, and structure as well as perspective, movement, and light. Students will complete a variety of studio projects by applying these concepts. Incorporated into the studio projects will be art history, art appreciation, and art of different cultures Students will also be introduced to 1 and 2 point perspective drawing as well as drawing 3-dimensional forms.
Prerequisite: Art 7, preferred Regents Exam: None
Course Name: Studio Art 1, 1 year, 1 credit Grade Level: 9th - 12th (This course is a prerequisite for any upper level class.)
Studio Art 1 is designed to give students an overview of many art forms and techniques. While learning the principles and elements of art and design, students will utilize a number of materials. Each student will be challenged to come up with original ideas and intriguing compositions while exploring the qualities of new materials. Students are expected to keep a sketchbook and complete assignments throughout each semester outside of class in order to practice drawing and observation skills.
Prerequisite: Art 8, preferred Regents Exam: None
Course Name: Studio Art 2, 1 year, 1 credit Grade Level: 9th - 12th
Studio Art 2 is designed to give students a continuing overview of additional art forms and techniques that may not have been presented in Studio Art 1. In addition, students will have the opportunity to practice 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art while exploring the upper electives that are offered by the Visual Arts Department. While continuing to learn the principles and elements of art and design, students will utilize a number of materials and study various styles of art and artists. Students are expected to keep a sketchbook and complete assignments throughout each semester outside of class in order to practice drawing and observation skills.
Prerequisite: Studio Art 1 Regents Exam: None
Course Name: Art Appreciation, 1 year, 1 credit Grade Level: 11th & 12th
In this class students will look at everyday items that help create our very visual world: menus, album covers, musicals, billboards, magazines, websites, logos, etc. Students will also learn techniques to create their own visual statements throughout the year. Students will be challenged to analyze the visual world around them while assigning projects that require problem solving, creative thinking, and self-exploration.
Prerequisite: Studio Art 1 Regents Exam: None
Course Name: Drawing & Painting, 1 year, 1 credit Grade Level: 10th - 12th
Students will create works of art that use a variety of techniques and mediums in drawing and painting. Using a variety of subject matters, students will be exposed to various experiences in drawing using pencils, charcoal, pastels, and chalk. Students will also be introduced to various painting techniques using poster paint, watercolors, and acrylics. Students will understand and use the elements and principles of design. Throughout this course, students will also explore art history and art appreciation.
Prerequisite: Studio Art 1 Regents Exam: None
Course Name: Ceramics, 1 year, 1 credit Grade Level: 11th & 12th
In this course students will use their understanding of the use of the elements and principles of design. Students will learn how to make pots using pinch, coil, slab, and wheel thrown methods. Students will create various sculptures while learning about space and form relationships. Students will also explore issues related to form versus function while exploring the history of ceramics.
Prerequisite: Studio Art 1, Approval of Instructor Regents Exam: None
Course Name: Jewelry Making, 1 Semester, .5 credit Grade Level: 11th & 12th
In this course students will use their understanding of the use of the elements and principles of design. Students work with polymers, gems, glass, wood, clay, and stone to create necklaces, bracelets, rings, and other jewelry. Students will also work with precious and semi-precious metals. Students will learn how to mold, form, craft, and solder in the creation of jewelry items. The history of jewelry as an art form as well as jewelry artists will be explored as well.
Prerequisite: Studio Art 1, Approval of instructor Note: This course is paired with Stained Glass Making to earn a full credit. Regents Exam: None
Course Name: Stained Glass Making, 1 Semester, .5 credit Grade Level: 11th & 12th
In this course students will use their understanding of the use of the elements and principles of design while learning how to cut, fit, foil, and solder colored glass pieces in the creation of several projects including sun catchers, candle holders, mosaic hangings, and 3 dimensional glass sculpture. Students will also explore the history of stained glass art. When possible, students will take field trips to view and gain inspiration from some of the many churches and buildings with stained glass windows throughout Central New York.
Prerequisite: Studio Art 1, Approval of instructor. Note: This course is paired with the Jewelry Making Course to earn a full credit. Regents Exam: None
Course Name: Basic Technical Theater, 1 year every other day, 1 credit Grade Level: 10th - 12th
This course will teach the technical aspect of theater and allow students to learn what is involved in creating a stage production. This class will be taught by all four members of the Visual and Performing Arts Department, so students will receive different views and understandings of what it takes to create a stage set. Students will learn to read, interpret and research a production, work together to design and build a set, props, costumes, lighting, sound, and makeup for the Spring Musical as well as other events that take place on stage throughout the school year. The class will include visits from theater professionals as well as field trips to working theaters to see how sets and props are built while giving students the opportunity to ask questions and learn from industry professionals.
Prerequisite: At least one prior Music Ensemble or Art Course, Approval of Instructor(s) Note: Attendance required at performances of Spring Musical production and additional stage productions as necessary Regents Exam: None
Course Name: Advanced Placement (AP®) 2D Art & Design, 1 year, 1 credit Grade level: 11th & 12th
Students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate inquiry through art and design and development of materials, processes, and ideas over the course of the year. Portfolios include works of art and design, process documentation, and written information about the work presented. In May, students must submit portfolios for evaluation based on specific criteria, which include skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas and sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision, guided by questions. Students who successfully pass this course will receive high school credit. Students may also be eligible for potential college credit based on their AP® exam score and the specific requirements of the college(s) to which they are applying.
Fees: Please note that this AP® course may require the purchase of a college-level textbook and/or review book, which is the responsibility of the student. In addition, the College Board requires an AP® Exam fee for review of a student's portfolio. Summer Assignment: This AP® course has a required summer assignment that must be completed. Details are provided upon enrollment in the course by the teacher. Prerequisite: Studio Art 1, Painting, and the ability to meet the Honors-level course requirements (see page 5) Regents Exam: None Other Exam: AP® 2D Art & Design Portfolio Submission – Mandatory.
Course Name: Advanced Placement (AP®) 3D Art & Design, 1 year, 1 credit Grade Level: 11th & 12th
Students create college level 3-dimensional work that demonstrates understanding and artistic vision through art and design. Students will learn about and research different materials and methods to build with to create pieces large and small. Students will also research 3-D artists from whom to learn. Students' portfolios will include final projects as well as the steps taken to get there, including sketching, material research, etc. Every project will start with sketches and progress to finished projects. In May, students submit portfolios for evaluation based on specific criteria, which include skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas and sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision, guided by questions.
