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| Subject Area: Art | Title: AP Art (General Portfolio) | Offered in 2005-06?: Yes |
| Length: Full Year | Credit: 1.0 | Fee: $50 supplies per semester; AP test applies |
| Description: The main objective of Advanced Placement Art is to allow high school students the opportunity of intensive study with a particular medium or subject matter. It is designed to encourage the students to work independently. Students are required to explore design elements within their particular area of interest. College credit is available to students receiving a satisfactory grade on a submitted art portfolio. This course may be repeated for advanced students with teacher approval. Prerequisite: 2 Years of art and approval of instructor. |
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| Subject Area: Art | Title: Art Fundamentals | Offered in 2005-06?: Yes |
| Length: Full Year | Credit: 1.0 | Fee: $50 per semester |
| Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the elements of art and principles of design, as they relate to visual composition. This study is approached predominantly through exercise (i.e., hands-on experience), discussion, and analysis. Students will be exposed to a variety of art movements as well as art media. These media include pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, chalk, ink, acrylic and watercolor painting, and other assorted media suitable for working in a two-dimensional format. Prerequisite: None |
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| Subject Area: Art | Title: Art History Survey | Offered in 2005-06?: Yes |
| Length: Full Year | Credit: 1.0 | Fee: $20 per semester |
| Description: This course is a survey of world art development beginning with the prehistoric period and progressing chronologically through to contemporary. Students are introduced to artworks and artist prominent to various historical periods. Influence on their times and the times on the artists are emphasized. Prerequisite: Junior Standing |
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| Subject Area: Art | Title: Ceramics | Offered in 2005-06?: Yes |
| Length: Semester | Credit: .5 | Fee: $50 |
| Description: A one-semester studio course designed to develop skill in working with basic clay construction methods both by hand and on the potters wheel, and exploration of various surface treatments of clayware and firing controls. Study will be approached through history, analysis, discussion, and hands on experiences. This course is offered on an alternating year schedule and will not be available until the 06-07 school year. Prerequisite: Art Fundamentals |
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| Subject Area: Art | Title: Commercial Art | Offered in 2005-06?: Yes |
| Length: Semester | Credit: .5 | Fee: $50 |
| Description: This one-semester course is designed to introduce commercial art problems such as layout design, development and use of lettering, psychology of advertising, product presentation, and basic production techniques. This course is offered on an alternating year schedule and will be offered during the 2006-2007 school year. It will, however, not be offered in 2007-2008. Prerequisite: Art Fundamentals |
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| Subject Area: Art | Title: Printmaking | Offered in 2005-06?: No |
| Length: Semester | Credit: .5 | Fee: $50 |
| Description: This one-semester studio course is designed where students learn various types of hand printing processes and press processes, which allow a greater range of two-dimensional expression. Drawing and painting skills will be employed. This course is offered on an alternating year schedule and will not be offered during the 2006-2007 school year. It will, however, be offered again in 2007-2008. Prerequisite: Art Fundamentals |
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| Subject Area: Art | Title: Sculpture: A look at the Third Dimension | Offered in 2005-06?: No |
| Length: Semester | Credit: .5 | Fee: $50 |
| Description: A one-semester course explores design and construction problems in the areas of sculpture, ceramics, plaster, wood, and other media relevant to a three-dimensional design. Study will be approached through analysis of 3-D forms, readings, reports, and the creation of sculptural forms. Evaluation is based on class involvement, growth, and performance. This course is offered on an alternating year schedule and will not be offered during the 2006-2007 school year. It will, however be offered again in 2007-2008. Prerequisite: Art Fundamentals |
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