VISUAL ART 7 (Semester course) Course #041
This course focuses on the elements of design (line, shape, texture, color, value, space). Assignments revolve around the artistic areas of ANALYSIS (aesthetics, criticism, history & styles), TASK MANAGEMENT SKILLS, PRODUCTION, and EVALUATION. Projects such as gesture drawing, painting the color wheel, shading 3-D shapes, positive & negative space, landscape, perspective, etc. will be covered. Basic math and reading skills will also be stressed.
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VISUAL ART 8 (Semester course) Course #042
This course focuses on the principles of design (emphasis, proportion, repetition, contrast, movement, balance). Assignments revolve around the artistic areas of ANALYSIS (aesthetics, criticism, history & styles), TASK MANAGEMENT SKILLS, PRODUCTION, and EVALUATION. Projects such as ceramics, sculpture, architecture, printing, perspective, composition, symbolism, etc. will be covered. Basic math and reading skills will also be stressed. Back to List
DESIGN 1 (.5 Credit) Course #043
Imagine what the inside of a pyramid would look like. What would a Roman student wear to school? Get a "blast from the past" by exploring 30,000 years of art in this fast paced, hands-on look at our visual heritage. (Recommended for 9-12th grade.) *This visual art course is a PREREQUISITE to all other Sr. High visual arts courses. It is an excellent precursor to careers in medicine, engineering, liberal arts, and of course design work of any kind. This is due to the intense observation skills that are developed. A trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Art is the final test. Assignments revolve around the Discipline Based Art Education (DBAE) concepts of aesthetics, criticism, history & production. Students will also be expected to perform appropriate task management skills and present a portfolio of work for possible use in art displays, shows and exhibits. Back to List
ARTISTIC COMMUNICATIONS (.5 Credit) Course #044
Society revolves around images we see. Art is a universal language. "A picture says a thousand words". Work with artistic media including clay sculpture and the potter's wheel, acrylic painting on canvas, drawing, printing, and collage techniques will be employed. Visits to artist studios will depend on funding. This is a prerequisite to Independent Study in visual arts. Assignments revolve around the Discipline Based Art Education (DBAE) concepts of aesthetics, criticism, history & production. Students will also be expected to perform appropriate task management skills and present a portfolio of work for possible use in art displays, shows and exhibits.
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ADVANCED DRAWING (.5 Credit) Course #046
This can be an independent study course. The student works from B. Edward's book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. This course is a "must" for anyone going into an art, business, medical or scientific field! Students will also be expected to perform appropriate task management skills and present a portfolio of work for possible use in art displays, shows and exhibits. Prerequisite: Design 1 Back to List
GRAPHIC DESIGN (.5 Credit) Course #045
Look around! There are very few things that do not have a label, logo, or design on them.including you! Prepare advertising, logos, portraits, illustration, and learn about career opportunities in the visual and media arts. Visits to artist studios will depend on funding. This is a prerequisite to Independent Study in visual arts. Assignments revolve around the Discipline Based Art Education (DBAE) concepts of aesthetics, criticism, history & production. Students will also be expected to perform appropriate task management skills and present a portfolio of work for possible use in art displays, shows and exhibits. Prerequisite: Design 1 Back to List
INDEPENDENT STUDY ART (.5 Credit) Course #047
This option will be honored only after permission by the art instructor has been granted. A contract will be designed to fit the needs of each individual student. Assignments revolve around the Discipline Based Art Education (DBAE) concepts of aesthetics, criticism, history & production. Students will also be expected to perform appropriate task management skills and present a portfolio of work for possible use in art displays, shows and exhibits. Prerequisite: Design 1, Artistic Communication. Back to List
ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART (1 Credit) Course #04
This course is designed for the very serious art student who plans to study art at a college or university. It is an advanced extension of the Independent Study program. It focuses entirely on the portfolio. The portfolio is sent to a site in the U.S. to be judged by art professionals. This judgment/evaluation qualifies the student to receive college or university credits. Costs are involved in filming the portfolio and organizing their slides. In addition, there is a testing fee. Assignments revolve around the Discipline Based Art Education (DBAE) concepts of aesthetics, criticism, history & production. Students will also be expected to perform appropriate task management skills and present a portfolio of work for possible use in art displays, shows and exhibits. Prerequisite: Design 1, Artistic Communication or Graphic Design, and Advanced Drawing.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART HISTORY (1 Credit) Course #049
This course can be added to the work undertaken in Art & Design 1 or as an independent art student, if desired. An additional research paper and a test will be required of any Art & Design 1 student who would like to receive AP credit for Art History. There is a testing fee. Assignments revolve around the Discipline Based Art Education (DBAE) concepts of aesthetics, criticism, history & production. Students will also be expected to perform appropriate task management skills and present a portfolio of work for possible use in art displays, shows and exhibits. Prerequisite: Design 1, Artistic Communication or Graphic Design, and Advanced Drawing. Back to List
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