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    Art Foundations 1-2 (9-12)

    This course will provide students with a solid foundation for drawing and design. Elements of art, principles of design, color theory and composition will be covered. Students will learn art techniques and concepts using a variety of 2D and 3D media to create original works of art. In addition to art production, students will use a variety of learning strategies including reading, analyzing, and interpreting to respond, connect, and develop a deeper understanding of art from a variety of cultures and time periods. This is a year-long course.

    Prerequisite: none
    Course ID: 110191/110192

    Intermediate Drawing and Painting 1-2 (10-12)

    This course offers an expansion of skills and knowledge of drawing, painting, and design concepts. An emphasis will be on idea generation; artistic investigations in techniques and media; initial development of personal voice and style and the development of a greater awareness of art beyond school. In addition to art production, students will use a variety of learning strategies including reading, analyzing, and interpreting to respond, connect, and develop a deeper understanding of art from a variety of cultures and time periods. This is a year-long course.

    Prerequisite: successful completion of Art Foundations 1-2
    Course ID: 110241/110242

    Studio Art 1-2 (11-12)

    The focus of this course is on the development of conceptual and technical skills used in contemporary studio practice by providing advanced opportunities to expand and refine artistic skills in a variety of two-dimensional media. Students will develop a personal style and creative ideas to expand one’s awareness of art beyond school. Students will focus on portfolio development, presentation, exhibition, scholarship preparation and career exploration. Learning strategies allow students to communicate a deeper understanding of their own art and art from a variety of cultural contexts, time periods and cultural settings. This course can be taken concurrently with other art courses.

    Prerequisite: successful completion of Intermediate Drawing and Painting 1-2 or Applied Design 1-2
    Course ID: 110251/110252

    Honors Studio Art (11-12)

    The focus of this course is on the development of conceptual and technical skills used in contemporary studio practice by providing advanced opportunities to expand and refine artistic skills in a variety of two dimensional media. Students will develop a personal style and creative ideas to expand one’s awareness of art beyond school. Students will focus on portfolio development, presentation, exhibition, scholarship preparation and career exploration. Learning strategies allow students to communicate a deeper understanding of their own art and art from a variety of cultural contexts, time periods and cultural settings. This course can be taken concurrently with other art courses. Honors requirements are: attend or view formal exhibits and submit exhibit reviews/critiques; write an in-depth research paper; complete written abstracts about artists and their work; refine individual work for exhibition and/or competition each semester; participate in discussions and critiques and keep a drawing and reflection sketchbook. This is a year-long course.

    Prerequisite: successful completion of Intermediate Drawing and Painting 1-2 or Applied Design 1-2
    Course ID: 170701/ 170702

    Computer Graphics 1-2 (9-12)

    This course is an introduction to computer graphics design. Students will learn the elements and principles of design, in addition to layout skills and other applications of computer technology (flyers, poster and package design, drawing illustration). Students will be given a foundation in the business and commercial applications of computer graphics. Students will complete drawings on and off the computer.

    Prerequisite: None
    Course ID: 110561/110562

    Beginning Ceramics and Sculpture 1-2 (9-12)

    This is a foundation course that emphasizes the art elements and principles of design to produce nonfunctional and functional three-dimensional art forms. This course explores ceramics in terms of form, function, and cultural expression. In addition to art production, students will use a variety of learning strategies including reading, analyzing, and responding to develop a deeper understanding of art. Students will learn and use the critical process to evaluate their own work, as well as examples taken from contemporary and historical clay artists.
    This is a year-long course.

    Prerequisite: None, Art Foundations is recommended
    Course ID: 1170701/ 170702

    Intermediate Ceramics and Sculpture 1-2 (10-12)

    In this course, students will be challenged with more advanced techniques and problems to create three-dimensional forms. Aesthetic issues related to form and function, the inherent expressive qualities of clay, and identifying good artisanship will be an ongoing part of the study. Students will create using methods of hand-building, the potter’s wheel, and other sculptural techniques. Students will be exposed to firing techniques, different clay bodies, new glazes or surface treatments, contemporary and historical clay artists. The class will provide opportunities to expand skills; to develop a personal style; to develop creative ideas; to expand one's awareness of art beyond school, and to focus on presentation, exhibitions, scholarship preparation and career planning.

    This is a year-long course.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning Ceramic and Sculpture or Pottery 1-2
    Course ID: 110711/110712

    Advanced Ceramics and Sculpture 1-2 (11-12)

    This is an advanced, more independent course providing an opportunity to individualize projects, enhancing their style in the medium while further exploring the philosophical and historical aspects of clay art. Students will refine techniques and increase skill levels. Students may deeper explore the process of hand-building, the potter's wheel, sculptural techniques, firing techniques, clay bodies, glazes and sculpture techniques. Focus is on creating a series of clay pieces on a chosen theme, researching ceramic history or artists, keeping a pottery journal/sketchbook, becoming current with contemporary ceramic artists and styles, and participating in workshops. This course includes portfolio work, presentation, exhibitions, scholarship preparation and career planning. At least one student-initiated exhibit in a public forum is required.
    This course can be taken concurrently with other art courses.

    This is a year-long course.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intermediate Ceramic and Sculpture or Pottery 3-4
    Course ID: 110751/110752

    Honors Pottery 5-6 (11-12)

    This is an advanced, more independent course providing an opportunity to individualize projects, enhancing their style in the medium while further exploring the philosophical and historical aspects of clay art. Students will refine techniques and increase skill levels. Students may deeper explore the process of hand-building, the potter's wheel, sculptural techniques, firing techniques, clay bodies, glazes and sculpture techniques. Focus is on creating a series of clay pieces on a chosen theme, researching ceramic history or artists, keeping a pottery journal/sketchbook, becoming current with contemporary ceramic artists and styles, and participating in workshops. This course includes portfolio work, presentation, exhibitions, scholarship preparation and career planning. At least one student-initiated exhibit in a public forum is required.
    This course can be taken concurrently with other art courses. This is a year-long course.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intermediate Ceramic and Sculpture or Pottery 3-4

    Course ID: 110691/110692

    Honors Studio Art (12)

    This course focuses on exhibitions, portfolios, scholarship preparation and career planning. Areas of concentration will be art production, art history, art criticism, and esthetics. Honors requirements are: view or attend formal exhibits and submit exhibit reviews/critiques; write an in-depth research paper; complete written abstracts about artists and their work; refine individual work for exhibition and/or competition each semester; participate in discussions and critiques and keep a drawing and reflection sketchbook. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll concurrently in another art class. This is a year long course.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of six semesters of Art
    Course ID: 110611/110612

    Honors Studio Art 3D (12)

    This course focuses on exhibitions, portfolios, scholarship preparation and career planning. Areas of concentration will be art production, art history, art criticism, and esthetics. Honors requirements are: view or attend formal exhibits and submit exhibit reviews/critiques; write an in-depth research paper; complete written abstracts about artists and their work; refine individual work for exhibition and/or competition each semester; participate in discussions and critiques and keep a drawing and reflection sketchbook. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll concurrently in another art class. This is a year long course.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Ceramics and Sculpture or H.Pottery 5-6
    Course ID: 110671/110672

    AP 2-D Art and Design (11-12)

    (College level- University of Nebraska Omaha)
    The AP 2D Art and Design course framework presents an inquiry-based approach to learning about and making art and design. Students are expected to conduct an in-depth, sustained investigation of materials, processes and ideas. The framework focuses on concepts and skills emphasized within college art and design foundations courses with the same intent: to help students become inquisitive, thoughtful artists and designers able to articulate information about their work. AP 2D Art and Design students develop and apply skills of inquiry and investigation, practice, experimentation, revision, communication and reflection.
    Students can work with any materials, processes and ideas to create work that exists on a flat surface. Graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, fashion design, fashion illustration, painting and printmaking are among the possibilities.
    Credit: 1 per semester Duration: 2 semesters

    Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
    Course ID: 110841/110842