Art

Department: Art

Sub-Cluster: Fine Arts

Prerequisite: ART LEVEL III

Description:   CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None All previous art skills will be utilized but there is an increased emphasis on originality and quality. Emphasis will be on painting, drawing, advanced clay-work (hand building and/or pottery wheel) and other areas in 2-d and 3-d art.  This course will offer students a more comprehensive study of Fine Art Techniques with an opportunity to explore these techniques more in depth.  A Sketchbook is required.

Department: Art

Sub-Cluster: Fine Arts

Prerequisite: NONE

Description:   CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None Art I is a fundamental course.  It is designed to serve as an introductory or basic art experience at the high school level.  Art I is primarily a studio experience.  Students will work with various materials and media design, sculpture, and a variety of craft media. The course provides an opportunity for the students to discover their creative ability, develop an understanding of basic art concepts and aesthetic awareness.  The course also introduces the student to art heritage.  Studio work may be supplemented with field trips, artist visits, audio/visual programs, etc. A Sketchbook is required. Enrollment limited to one Art class per semester.

Department: Art

Sub-Cluster: Fine Arts

Prerequisite: ART LEVEL II

Description: CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None Art III offers the students the opportunity for a greater art experience from the areas of drawing, painting, ceramics, (hand building and/or pottery wheel) graphic/printmaking, design sculpture and a variety of craft media.  The students will be given opportunities to utilize their creative ability, build and apply their knowledge of art concepts, and enhance their aesthetic awareness.  Students will be presented with opportunities to enrich their understanding of art heritage and art influences on contemporary living and thinking.  Studio work may be supplemented with field trips, artist visits, audio/visual programs, etc. A Sketchbook is required.

Department: Art

Sub-Cluster: Fine Arts

Prerequisite: ART LEVEL I

Description: CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None The goals of Art I are continued in Art II.  Art II is studio (lab) oriented.  Art II allows for continuation of experiences in the area of drawing, painting, ceramics, (hand building) graphics/printmaking, design, sculpture and a variety of craft media.  The course provides an opportunity for students to further develop their creative ability, their understanding of art concepts and their aesthetic awareness.  Students will be given opportunities to enhance their knowledge of their heritage.  Studio work may be supplemented with field trips, artist visits, audio/visual programs, etc. A Sketchbook is required. Enrollment limited to one Art class per semester.

Department: Art

Sub-Cluster: Fine Arts

Prerequisite: ART LEVEL I & II

Description: CTE Career Pathway Type/Cluster Title (IAC): None Description:Originality and creativity will be required. 4 quarter projects where subject matter and materials/mediums will be chosen by the student with teacher approval. This course is for Art III or IV level students and follows the same curriculum. A Sketchbook is required.