students that have successfully
completed 2 or more art or technical theatre classes Teacher Approval $70.00 art fee plus the cost of additional supplies
INDEPENDENT STUDY
(elective)
This elective class is open to any senior art student currently working on their AP portfolio and needs extra time in order to perfect it. Students must be self-motivated and self-directed. Students will pre-plan and contract their art projects with their teacher and will be expected to produce a variety of artwork that reflects sophistication, expression, technical skills, and sensitivity. Students will be required to purchase supplemental art supplies in addition to their art fees.
Visual Arts Majors only
C or higher in previous year’s art class.
Teacher
Recommendation. $40 art fee plus the cost of additional supplies
AP HISTORY OF ART
This is a one-year course with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement Art History examination. Instructors should refer to the current Advanced Placement course description for examination specifics. Students will gain an understanding of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within historical and cultural contexts. In this course, students examine major forms of artistic expression from the past and the present from a variety of cultures. This course will fulfill the one arts credit required for high school graduation.
11th – 12th Grades Teacher
recommendation It is expected that students will take the AP exam in May.
See the Student Achievement Office if you have a financial hardship.
VISUAL ARTS
VISUAL DESIGN I
This one-year course is designed to provide an understanding of the elements and principles of art. Emphasis will be placed on two-dimensional art production, the study of art history, aesthetics and art criticism. As well as their art fees, students will be expected to purchase supplemental art supplies. This course will fulfill either the one arts/humanities credit or one of the elective credits required for graduation. This course may be repeated for credit.
Visual Arts Majors only
Audition /Teacher Approval
$60.00 art fee plus the cost of additional supplies
VISUAL DESIGN II
This one-year foundation course is a continuation of Visual Design I, as it continues to challenge students on the next level of methodology. Students will continue to learn technique and skill while a wider variety of media are introduced. Art history from Early Christian to Mannerism will be taught as well as aesthetics and art criticism. Students will be exposed to new ways of art production such as sculpting and printmaking in addition to drawing, painting and group exhibition. As well as their art fees, students will be expected to purchase supplemental art supplies. This course will fulfill either the one arts/humanities credit or one of the elective credits required for graduation. This course may be repeated for credit.
Visual Arts Majors only
Audition/ Teacher Approval
$60.00 art fee plus the cost of additional supplies
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COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION PREREQUISITES
ART THEORY & PRACTICE
This one-year art class will continue to expose students to the art elements and principles of design on a more intermediate level. Critical thinking and sophistication in technique and skill will be emphasized. Students will continue to be challenged as they learn to become more self-directed through problem-solving artistic lessons. Students will continue to explore areas of drawing, painting, airbrush and printmaking. Students will also be encouraged to incorporate technology into their own art production. An introduction to the AP art portfolio or a similar exit portfolio will be emphasized as well as art history from Renaissance to Baroque, aesthetics, and art criticism. As well as their art fees, students will be expected to purchase supplemental art supplies. This course will fulfill either the one arts/humanities credit or one of the elective credits required for graduation. This course may be repeated for credit.
Visual Arts Majors only
Audition Teacher Approval $60.00 art fee plus the cost of additional supplies
STUDIO ART This one-year class is designed to provide the art student with a more advanced
approach to art and art production. Students will learn how to work more independently as they organize and prioritize their artwork for the LVA exit project/individual art exhibition. Students will perfect their techniques in drawing, painting, printmaking, and technology. The students are expected to produce quality art pieces, develop a concentration in a particular area of art, and work in an overall mixed-media approach to their work. Students enrolled in Studio Art will be required to produce a portfolio of quality work that reflects a progression of learning from previous years. All art majors will be expected to purchase supplemental art supplies in addition to their art fees. This course will fulfill either the one arts/humanities credit or one of the elective credits required for graduation. Studio Art students are strongly encouraged to complete Summer Assignments, meet with the AP class and participate in activities, but it is NOT required. This course may be repeated for credit.
Visual Arts Majors only
Audition Teacher Approval
$70.00 art fee plus the cost of additional supplies
STUDIO ART: 3D Sculpture
This one-year class is designed to provide the art student with a more advanced approach to art and art production. Students will learn how to work more independently as they organize and prioritize their artwork for the LVA exit project/individual art exhibition. Students will perfect their techniques in drawing, sculpture, 3D-design and technology. The students are expected to produce quality art pieces, develop a concentration in a particular area of art, and work in an overall mixed-media approach to their work. Students enrolled in Studio Art will be required to produce a portfolio of quality work that reflects a progression of learning from previous years. All art majors will be expected to purchase supplemental art supplies in addition to their art fees. This course will fulfill either the one arts/humanities credit or one of the elective credits required for graduation. Studio Art students are strongly encouraged to complete Summer Assignments, meet with the AP class and participate in activities, but it is NOT required. This course may be repeated for credit.
Visual Arts Majors only
Audition Teacher Approval $70.00 art fee plus the cost of additional supplies
AP STUDIO ART: Drawing
This one-year course facilitates highly motivated students in creating a college level portfolio of artwork demonstrating a mastery of drawing. Students engage a wide range of approaches and media to address various drawing issues through abstract, observational, and/or inventive works. By AP guidelines, digital images of twelve works demonstrating an in-depth exploration are submitted for the Concentration
section and twelve works demonstrating a broad understanding of drawing issues are submitted for the Breadth section. Five works of the highest quality are physically mailed for the Quality section of the portfolio. Students should expect to work an additional four to six hours outside of class each week. Exact requirements may change and are specified by the College Board at
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/studiodrawing. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation for all cultures and their important contribution to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one elective credit or one Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.
11th– 12thgrades
Visual Arts Majors only
Teacher Approval It is expected that students will take the AP exam in May.
See the Student Achievement Office if you have a financial hardship.
$70.00 art fee plus the cost of additional supplies
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COURSE TITLE DESCRIPTION PREREQUISITES
AP STUDIO ART: 2D Design
This one-year course facilitates highly motivated students in the creation of a college level portfolio of two-dimensional art with design focus. Through any 2D process or medium, students create works that demonstrate a range of understanding and fundamental mastery of 2-D visual concerns and methods. By AP guidelines, digital images of twelve works demonstrating an in-depth exploration are submitted for the
Concentration section and twelve works demonstrating a broad understanding of drawing issues are submitted for the Breadth section. Five works of highest quality are physically mailed for the Quality section. Students should expect to work an additional four to six hours outside of class each week. Exact requirements may change and are specified by the College Board at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/studio2D. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation for all cultures and their important contribution to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one elective credit or one Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.
12th grades
Visual Arts Majors only
Teacher Approval It is expected that students will take the AP exam in May.
See the Student Achievement Office if you have a financial hardship.
$70.00 art fee plus the cost of additional supplies
AP STUDIO ART: 3D Design
This one-year course facilitates highly motivated students in the creation of a college level portfolio demonstrating mastery of 3-D design. Through additive, subtractive and/or fabricated processes, students create works that demonstrate a range of understanding and fundamental mastery of 3-D visual concerns and methods. By AP guidelines, twelve digital images of works demonstrating an in-depth exploration are submitted for the Concentration section. Sixteen images of eight works, shown in two views each, demonstrating a broad understanding of 3-D design are submitted for the
Breadth section. Ten digital images of five works, shown in two views each, are submitted for the Quality section. Students should expect to work an additional four to six hours outside of class each week. There will be summer assignments in addition to outside hours required. Exact requirements may change and are specified by the College Board at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/studio3D. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation for all cultures and their important contribution to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. There will be a total of 5 Summer Assignments, activities & meetings that will be required of all AP students. These assignments will be due & critiqued the second day of school. Students will lose AP status if they are not completed. This course fulfills either one elective credit or one Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.
11th – 12th grades Visual Arts Majors or Teacher Approval It is expected that students will take the AP exam in May.
See the Student Achievement Office if you have a financial hardship.
$70.00 art fee plus the cost of additional supplies