Grade: 9, 10, 11, & 12 Prerequisite: Interest in art
Art I
Art I is an introductory course that will expose students to aesthetics, art appreciation, art history, and art production. Students will become familiar with art terminology, design elements and principles, basic drawing and painting techniques, introduction to computer graphics, three dimensional design and art careers. Creativity, self-expression and problem solving are skills enhanced by Art I.
Art II
Grade: 10, 11, & 12 Prerequisite: Art I, C average or better
Art II is a course that will further explore aesthetics, art appreciation, art history, and art production. Students will enhance their skills in drawing and painting, computer graphics, and three-dimensional design. Creativity, self-expression and problem solving are skills enhanced by Art II.
Art III
Grade: 11 & 12 Prerequisite: Art II, C average or better
Art III is a course that will further explore aesthetics, art appreciation, art history, and art production. Students will enhance their skills in drawing, painting, computer graphics, three-dimensional design and areas of special interest. Students will also be investigating art careers, art colleges/schools and assembling a portfolio as needed for acceptance to an art school. Creativity, self-expression and problem solving are skills enhanced by Art III.
Art IV
Grade: 12 Prerequisite: Art III, B average or better
Art IV is a course that will further explore aesthetics, art appreciation, art history, and art production. Students’ will enhance their skills in areas of special interest. Students will also be investigation art careers, art college/schools and assembling a portfolio as needed for acceptance to an art school. Creativity, self-expression and problem solving are skills enhanced by Art IV.