CURRICULUM GUIDE 2019-2020
ART COURSES:
All Art courses are now one semester long to allow greater flexibility in scheduling.
751 INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING AND PAINTING
0.5 credit
This course is designed to introduce students to the visual arts. Students in this course are introduced to the basic elements
and principles of design, color theory, and the design process through drawing and painting. Students learn the concepts
common to all the visual arts including line, shape, value, texture, color, space, and form.
752 INTRODUCTION TO 3D DESIGN
0.5 credit
This course is designed to introduce students to the visual arts. Students in this course are introduced to the basic elements
and principles of three-dimensional art through sculpture, ceramics, and industrial design.
755 Advanced 2-D (A) PAINTING AND DRAWING
0.5 credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Drawing & Painting
Advanced projects in 2-D Art and design. Scratchboard, charcoal pencil, acrylic canvas painting, watercolor painting, collage
and photomontage are some of the possible materials and processes that will be used in projects. Drawing topics of
discovery will include the human figure, portraits, animals, landscape, still life and architecture. Both traditional and digital
media will be used.
756
Advanced 2-D (B) PRINTMAKING AND MIXED MEDIA
0.5 credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to Drawing and Painting
Advanced projects in 2-D Art and Design. Printmaking projects will include frottage, stamps, mono prints, wood and linocut
block printing and photo silkscreen. Drawing topics of discovery will include the human figure, portraits, animals, landscape,
still life and architecture. Graphic Design topics of discovery will include poster design, book cover design, music cover design,
logos, fonts, letterforms and letterhead designs. Both traditional and digital media will be used.
758
Advanced 3-D (A) SCULPTURE AND DESIGN
0.5 credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to 3D Design
Advanced projects in 3-D Art and Design. Projects include ceramic clay sculpture, wheel and hand built pottery, painting firing
and glazing ceramic clay. Design topics of discovery include architecture, furniture and product design.
759
ADVANCED 3-D (B) CERAMICS AND CARVING
0.5 credit
Prerequisite: Introduction to 3D Design
Advanced projects in 3-D Art and Design. Projects using clay, plaster, stone, metal, wood and other like materials will be
explored. Techniques will include carving plaster and stone, plaster mold making, casting and assembling and fabricating
materials such as wood and metal.
750
ART INDEPENDENT STUDY
0.5 credit
Prerequisite: Two years of Art Courses AND teacher recommendation
769
PHOTOGRAPHY I
0.5 credit
In this course, students must demonstrate their knowledge of the artistic and commercial uses for photography as well
as the history of this medium. Topics to be covered include basic camera controls and how to use them as well as the
elements and principles of design as they relate to photography. Assignments include: portraits; animals; landscape; action;
perspective; lighting; still life; architecture; photojournalism. Most assignments will be shot using a digital camera or an
iPad. This course includes the exploration of iPad editing applications for photography. Students must have use of a 35mm
or digital camera with adjustable controls (manual setting options). A supply list will be handed out and students will be
responsible for purchasing some of their own materials.
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