ARTS FINE ARTS

Arts: Fine Arts

Art Foundations (Semester)

Art Foundations is an introduction to art course which analyzes and interprets the elements and principles of design through drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and ceramics. Students are encouraged to develop their ability to see and interpret what they see through various exercises and projects, to improve their skills, and to exercise creativity with thoughtful responses to projects presented. 9, 10, 11, 12

Studio Art 1A and 1B (Semester)

Prerequisite: Art Foundations Students explore drawing, painting, and collage in this two-dimensional fine arts course. Drawing skills are developed through the use of pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, and ink. Color theory and painting techniques are applied with oil pastels, watercolor, and acrylics. Concepts in design and abstraction are presented with abstract studies in collage. From representational to abstract and from basic drawing to the use of mixed media, students are encouraged to interpret, explore, and create. Studio Art 1 is composed of two semester courses, 1A and 1B; students who take 1A are not required to take 1B, and students do not need to take 1B immediately following or in the same school year as 1A. 9, 10, 11, 12

Studio Art 2A and 2B (Semester)

Prerequisite: Studio Art 1B Expanding on the knowledge and skills learned in 2D Studio I, 2D Studio 2 students explore design concepts, drawing and painting techniques, and color theory with an emphasis on individual, in-depth concentration and exploration, and development. Through group demonstrations and discussions, visual examples, and individual guidance, students develop their ability to interpret subject matter and produce thoughtful and creative works of art. This course is composed of two semester courses. Studio Art 2 is composed of two semester courses, 2A and 2B; students who take 2A are not required to take 2B, and students do not need to take 2B immediately following or in the same school year as 2A. 10, 11, 12

Studio Art 3A and 3B (Semester)

Prerequisites: 2D Studio 2B Expanding on the knowledge and skills learned in 2D Studio 2, 2D Studio Art 3 students continue to explore design concepts, drawing and painting techniques, and color theory with an emphasis on individual exploration and development. In addition, a select group of artists are introduced, discussed, and interpreted. Through group demonstrations, visual examples, and individual guidance, students will develop their ability to interpret subject matter and produce thoughtful and creative works of art. Serious art students will also have the opportunity to build a portfolio. Studio Art 3 is composed of two semester courses, 3A and 3B; students who take 3A are not required to take 3B, and students do not need to take 3B immediately following or in the same school year as 3A. 11, 12

AP 2-D Art and Design

Prerequisite: Teacher Approval This AP course includes two sections: Sustained Investigation and Selected Works. Sustained Investigation (60% of exam score): Students will submit images and writing to document their inquiry-guided investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision: with 15 digital images that include works of art and design and process documentation; with typed responses to prompts, providing information about the questions that guided their investigation and how they practiced, experimented, and revised, guided by their questions. Students will focus on in-depth, inquiry-based art and design making; on skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas; and on articulating information about their work. Selected Works (40% of exam score): For the portfolio, students will submit works of art and design and writing to demonstrate skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas: for AP 2-D Art and Design, there will be five physical works or high-quality reproductions of physical works with written responses on paper describing the materials, processes, and ideas used.

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Ceramics 1A and 1B (Semester)

Prerequisite: Art Foundations Students gain knowledge of clay hand building and decorating methods as they use the three major forming methods - pinching, coil, and slab - to build a variety of functional, vessel and sculptural ceramic objects. Students explore surface decoration methods as well as glaze application. During 1B students work with wire forming 2- and 3- dimensional sculptures. Ceramics 1 is composed of two semester courses, 1A and 1B; students who take 1A are not required to take 1B, and students do not need to take 1B immediately following or in the same school year as 1A.