VISUAL ARTS
2008-2009
1100
Grades 9-12
Year Course 1.00
Credit
Lab Fee $ 30.00
Art I is the entry-level art course in the visual arts department. The objective of the course is to instill
historical knowledge, as well as, knowledge of the elements and principles of
design. This knowledge will be used to
create unique artistic creations in a variety of different mediums. This knowledge also serves as the groundwork
for future artistic study. The course
provides an individual with the means to appreciate and operate in an
increasing visual world. Hard work is
required.
1102 CERAMICS Prerequisite: Art I
Grades 10-12
Semester Course .50
Credit
Lab Fee $ 30.00
The student will create functional pottery utilizing hand building
or wheel throwing techniques. The
student will explore various decorative techniques while utilizing the elements
and principles of design. The work load
is heavy, the process is messy, but the results are rewarding.
1103 ADVANCED
CERAMICS
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Ceramics, Art I
Semester Course .50
Credit
Lab Fee $ 30.00
Advanced ceramics is the second step for those students who
excelled in the beginning ceramic course.
The student will utilize hand building and wheel throwing methods of
construction throughout the duration of the course. The assignments will be on a much larger
scale in both size and artistic expression.
Students participating in this course of study must have a solid work
ethic and detailed knowledge of the elements and principles of design.
1104
DRAWING
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Art I
Semester Course .50 Credit
Lab Fee $ 30.00
The second installment in the visual arts department is Drawing. This course builds on the knowledge attained
in Art I. Various drawing mediums will
be explored and a variety of elements and principles of design will be
examined. A great deal of the class will
concentrate on developing the ability to capture the human form. Historical events, places, and dates will be
discussed. The course will begin to hone
individual drawing skills, as well as, developing the ability to analyze fine
art.
1105
PAINTING
Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Art I & Drawing
Semester Course .50 Credit
Lab Fee $ 30.00
The third installment of the visual arts department is Painting. This course builds further on knowledge
attained in Art I and Drawing. Once
again, historical aspects will be explored, and a focus on the elements and
principles of design will take place.
The course will take a long look at color and the effects it can
produce. This course will also begin to
direct an individual towards a particular artistic style. This unique artistic style will not become a
mature style in this brief time period, but it will begin the process for these
future artists.
1106
SCULPTURE
Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Art I, Drawing &
Painting
Semester Course .50 Credit
Fee $ 30.00
Sculpture is an advanced art course that focuses specifically on the
creation of three-dimensional art. This
course will explore the historical aspects of sculpture, as well as, the
techniques that are needed to produce three-dimensional pieces. This course is only for those students who
are serious about their artwork or interested in art as a career. The workload is heavy and the work is
messy. A strong work ethic and time on
task is necessary to succeed in this course of study.
1107 YEARBOOK
Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Art I
Year Course 1.00
Credit
Max: 10-12 Students
Yearbook is a unique course of study.
This course designs and creates a historical record of the years’
events. Students interested in taking
this course must fill out an information sheet.
The information on this sheet will determine if a student is chosen for
the yearbook staff. Once chosen, the
staff concentrates on photography, layout design, advertising, fund-raisers,
and ad sales. The course calls for out
of schoolwork. This work is directly
involved with the production of the yearbook and an individual must be
self-motivated to complete such tasks.
The course does call for some out of school travel between businesses
and events.