Course Code | Course Name | Recommended Grade | Duration | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
450000 | Visual Art Foundations I | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
450030 | Visual Art Foundations II | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
450080 | Studio Art 2-D | 9th, 10th, 11th | Semester | 0.5 |
450090 | Studio Art 3-D | 9th, 10th, 11th | Semester | 0.5 |
450200 | Drawing I | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
450210 | Drawing II | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
450400 | Painting I | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
450410 | Painting II | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
450300 | Printmaking | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
450070 | Art History Baroque-Contemporary | 9th, 10th, 11th | Semester | 0.5 |
494150 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
494160 | Digital Arts I | 9th, 10th, 11th | Year | 1 |
Course Title: Visual Art Foundations I-II
Course/Unit Credit: 1.0
Course Code: Visual Art Foundations I: 450000, Visual Art Foundations II: 450030
Grades: 9-11
Description:
Visual Art Foundations I-II are two-semester courses designed to teach students to apply the elements of art and the principles of design. Students will use a variety of media, techniques, processes, and tools to create original artwork that demonstrates understanding of aesthetic concerns and complex compositions. These basic concepts are introduced at the Visual Art Foundations I level. As students progress through each course, they will develop, expand, and increase real life application of problem solving through artistic maturation. Students will create, critique, reflect, and make connections to art. Students will exhibit original artwork and develop portfolios that reflect their personal growth.
Course Title: Studio Art 2-D
Course/Unit Credit: 0.5
Course Code: 450080
Grades: 9-11
Description:
Studio Art 2-D is a one-semester course designed for students who have successfully completed Visual Art Foundations. Studio Art 2-D is a course in which students further explore, apply, and move toward mastery of the elements of art and principles of design in specific areas of art, such as painting, drawing, printmaking, digital art, photography, mixed media, surface design, or other 2-D media. Student art will demonstrate evidence of complex problem-solving skills, higher order thinking, risk taking, imagination, and innovation. Students will exhibit art and will assemble portfolios that reflect personal growth in media, techniques, processes, and tools used to create complex 2-D compositions. Student compositions will cover a breadth of media and subject matter.
Course Title: Studio Art 3-D
Course/Unit Credit: 0.5
Course Code: 450090
Grades: 9-11
Description:
Studio Art 3-D is a one-semester course designed for students who have successfully completed Visual Art Foundations. Studio Art 3-D is a course in which students further explore, apply, and move toward mastery of the elements of art and principles of design in specific areas of art, such as ceramics, jewelry, mosaics, fiber arts, sculptures, mixed media, altered books, or other 3-D media. Student art will demonstrate evidence of complex problem-solving skills, higher order thinking, risk taking, imagination, and innovation. Students will exhibit art and will assemble portfolios that reflect personal growth in the media, techniques, process, and tools used to create complex 3-D compositions. Student compositions will cover a breadth of media and subject matter.
Course Title: Drawing I-II
Course/Unit Credit: 1.0
Course Code: Drawing I: 450200, Drawing II: 450210
Grades: 9-11
Description:
Drawing I-II are two-semester courses designed to teach students to apply the elements of art and the principles of design. Students will use a variety of media, techniques, processes, and tools to create original artwork that demonstrates understanding of aesthetic concerns and complex compositions. These basic concepts are introduced at the Visual Art Foundations I level. As students progress through each course, they will develop, expand, and increase their real life application of problem solving through artistic maturation. Students will create, critique, reflect, and make connections to art. Students will exhibit original artwork and develop portfolios that reflect their personal growth.
Course Title: Painting I-II
Course/Unit Credit: 1.0
Course Code: Painting I: 450400, Painting II: 450410
Grades: 9-11
Description:
Painting I-II are two-semester courses designed to teach students to apply the elements of art and the principles of design. Students are expected to use a variety of media, techniques, processes, and tools to create original paintings that demonstrate understanding of aesthetic concerns and complex compositions. These basic concepts are introduced at the Visual Art Foundations level. As students progress through each course, they will develop, expand, and increase their real-life application of problem solving through maturation. Students will create, critique, reflect, and make connections to painting. Students will exhibit original paintings and develop portfolios that reflect their personal growth.
Course Title: Printmaking
Course/Unit Credit: 1.0
Course Code: 450300
Grades: 9-11
Description:
Printmaking is a two-semester course designed to teach students to apply the elements of art and the principles of design. Students are expected to use a variety of media, techniques, processes, and tools to create original prints that demonstrate understanding of aesthetic concerns and complex compositions. These basic concepts are introduced at the Visual Art Foundations level. As students progress through each course, they will develop, expand, and increase their real-life application of problem solving through maturation. Students will create, critique, reflect, and make connections to printmaking. Students will exhibit original prints and develop portfolios that reflect their personal growth.
Course Title: Art History (Baroque to Contemporary)
Course/Unit Credit: 0.5
Course Code: 450070
Grades: 9-11
Description:
Art History (Baroque to Contemporary) is a one-semester course designed to teach students the significance of art throughout history. Students in Art History (Baroque to Contemporary) will examine periods of art history from around the world, with emphasis on Baroque, Rococo, Pre-Modern, Modern, Postmodern, and Contemporary art. Students will examine characteristics of art including themes, artists, major artworks, media, and processes involved in creating artwork that is unique to each period of art. Students will explore societal influences on art from each period, and the impact art from each period has had on society.
Course Title: Introduction to Digital Arts
Course/Unit Credit: 1.0
Course Code: 494150
Grades: 9-11
Description:
Students will learn the powerful software tools for creating digital art including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and more. Students will learn to edit and adjust photos, create original photo manipulations, original illustrations, and commercial art such as advertisements, posters, and logos. This course is project based allowing students to work at their individual pace.
Course Title: Digital Arts I
Course/Unit Credit: 1.0
Course Code: 494160
Grades: 9-11
Description:
The study of principles and techniques of graphic design for advertising and the promotional world. Must have knowledge and experience in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Emphasis is placed on the cultivation of creativity and the art-making process enabling students to develop their unique artistic voice.
Career & Technical Education
A/V Technology & Communications
Media Communications
Advertising & Graphic Design I-III
Advertising & Graphic Design Lab
Marketing
Digital Marketing
Computer Science
Game Design & Development I-III