Fine Arts - Art

ACADEMY ART

 full year

 1 credit

 5 periods/week

 Prerequisite Requirement: Successful completion ofFundamentals of Art, successful completion of two additional art electives, an85% grade point average or above in art classes and teacher recommendation

This course is designed for the responsible and involved artstudent who has shown a sincere interest in art. One semester emphasizes atraditional two dimensional media involving experiences with drawing, painting,and printmaking. One semester concentrates on three dimensional media includingpaper, paper mache, wood, plaster, or clay.

 

 FUNDAMENTALS OF ART

 one semester

 1/2 credit

 5 periods/week

 This is a foundation course for the student interested inthe study of art. Elements and Principles of Design are explored through avariety of media with a focus on color. This course contains both artistic andacademic components in order to develop the skills necessary for more advancedart classes.

 

CERAMICS

 one semester

 1/2 credit

 5 periods/week

 Prerequisite Requirement: Successful completion ofFundamentals of Art and either Drawing or Painting

 In this class, the students are introduced to techniques andmethods of clay construction. The student explore hand-building, the potter'swheel, and glazing.

 

DRAWING

 one semester

 1/2 credit

 5 periods/week

 Prerequisite Requirement: Successful completion ofFundamentals of Art

 For students confident with their drawing ability, thiscourse offers an opportunity to practice and improve their skills. Studentswork with various media and techniques while exploring artists and theirstyles.

 

 PAINTING

 one semester

 1/2 credit

 5 periods/week

 Prerequisite Requirement: Successful completion ofFundamentals of Art and Drawing

 This course is for the student who demonstrates skill andinterest in painting. The student works with a variety of media and techniques,and several subjects. Furthermore, the history of art is explored.

 

 PRINTMAKING

 one semester

 1/2 credit

 5 periods/week

 Prerequisite Requirement: Successful completion ofFundamentals of Art and Drawing with an 80% grade point average

This course offers the opportunity for the student to expandhis/her drawing skills by working with various printing techniques andmaterials. The students produce impressions of inked designs by block printing,etching, stamping, silk-screening, and other printing methods.