4High School Art Courses

The Art Department participated in the development of the Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship Sequence.
We encourage all students seeking an Art Sequence to consider the Entrepreneurship Sequence as an
addition to their educational plan. We believe the combination of these sequences will better prepare the
student to use and market their skills in the future. One sequence provides saleable skills while the other
provides the information needed to operate a small business or to be a more knowledgeable employee.

• 600 Studio Art – 9th Grade Component 1 credit fall

• 601 Studio in Art 1 credit full year

• 602 2 & 3 Dimensional Design                1/2 credit fall/spring

• 603 Painting                                             1/2 credit fall/spring

• 605 Sculpture                                           1/2 credit fall

• 607 Pottery I                                             1/2 credit fall/spring

• 608 Drawing                                              1/2 credit fall/spring

• 610 Drawing II                                           1/2 credit fall/spring

• 611 Pottery II                                            1/2credit fall/spring

• 612 Painting II                                          1/2 credit fall/spring
   

Art Major
 

Studio in art and any combination amounting to two full credit electives.Electives
Drawing, Drawing II , Painting, Painting II, Pottery I, Pottery II , 2/3 Dimensional Design, Sculpture, Photography, Art History
 

ART COURSES

• 600 Studio Art – 9th Grade Component
  This 9th grade Studio Art component is a half-year, half credit course. This course combined with the half
  credit acceleration Studio Art course for 8th grade provide, with successful completion of both, one full
  credit in Studio Art for majors. The two-part course will cover the same concepts, techniques, and
  materials as course 601. It will require the same personal sketchbook, homework and a long-term project
  for final review as course 601. Successful completion of both components will allow the student to enter
  the high school art program one half year early.

• 601 Studio in Art (Full Year) 1 credit
  This course is designed to expand the horizons of the students, to introduce them to the varied areas of
  artistic expressions. Emphasis will be on appreciation, education and interest. The course will include art
  techniques, painting, drawing, and crafts combined with the academic study of Art History.

• 602 2 and 3 Dimensional Design 1/2 credit
  This is a basic design course that will reinforce and expand on the fundamental lessons of design. The
  student will apply the principles and elements of design to the 3 dimensional and 2 dimensional formats.
  The course will explore graphics, interior/exterior, fashion and industrial design. Anyone considering an
  art major should take this _ credit course. A weekly sketchbook assignment is part of this course.

• 603 Painting 1/2 credit
  Materials used will be acrylic paints. All painting assignments will be done in the classroom. Students may
  be required to build their own canvas stretchers, as most painting are done on canvas. A sketchbook
  assignment weekly will be a part of this course.

• 604 Art History 1/2 credit Local Exam
  The course will be a survey of art, beginning with the caveman and continuing into the 20th century. The
  students will explore how art reflects the cultures and civilizations of the world. Studying Art History aids
  in understanding the development of artist’s expression and techniques.

• 605 Sculpture 1/2credit
  Several types and methods of three-dimensional structuring will be explored. Media such as plaster of
  Paris, clay, wood, paper, and cardboard, paper mache, plastic, and metal may be used to create different
  types of sculpture. The historical aspect of sculpture will be studied, as it is pertinent to the course. Some
  homework will be assigned.

• 607 Pottery I 1/2 credit
  This course will be a study of the science, history, and contemporary methods in functional pottery.
  Students will use several techniques including coil and slab building and using the pottery wheel.
  Techniques for finishing clay such as glazing and firing will be explored. Students should be prepared to
  spend extra time on projects during study hall, before or after school.

• 608 Drawing  1/2credit
  The entire course will concentrate on various drawing techniques including such media as a pencil,
  charcoal, pen and ink, brush and ink, pastels. A weekly sketch will be assigned as homework to be done
  outside of class.

• 610 Drawing II 1/2 credit
  This course will deal with an in-depth study of black and white drawing techniques. Emphasis will be on
  long-term drawing projects. Drawing I is a required course for any student wishing to take Drawing II.
  Sketchbook homework will be assigned weekly.

• 611 Pottery II  1/2credit
  This course will focus on techniques using the pottery wheel and offer opportunities for students to
  research and explore techniques and styles of personal interest. Prerequisite: Successful completion of
  Pottery I

• 612 Painting II 1/2 credit
  Prerequisite: Successful completion of Painting I. Painting II is designed to develop the individual creativity
  and style of the student. Emphasis will be on long-term projects and the artistic growth of the student.
  Each student will be expected to be involved in the development of each assignment. Homework will be
  assigned weekly.