ART
| #110 Fundamentals of Art- 1st semester | 1 semester | 1/2 unit |
| Open to sophomores, juniors,
and seniors
An introduction to basic design elements and principles and experience with a variety of art media and techniques. This class must be completed before taking most other art classes. A lab fee is assessed. |
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| #115 Drawing | 1 semester | 1/2 unit |
| PREREQUISITE: Fundamentals of
Art-- Recommended for sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have taken Fundamentals
of Art.
Drawing is an in-depth study of aesthetics in art. Students will research various topics and create original works of art using a variety of media and techniques. A lab fee is assessed. |
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| #116 Painting | 1 semester | 1/2 unit |
| PREREQUISITE: Fundamentals of
Art-- Recommended for sophomores, juniors, or seniors
Students will study the art of painting using watercolors and acrylic techniques. A lab fee is assessed. |
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| #226 Ceramics 1 | 1 semester | 1/2 unit |
| Open to sophomores, juniors
and seniors
A course designed to introduce the ceramist to the various clay materials available and methods in which to use them. Hand built methods for constructing pottery and glazing techniques will be taught. A lab fee is assessed. |
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| #269 Sculpture | 1 semester | 1/2 unit |
| Open to sophomores, juniors
and seniors
A course designed to generate personal creative expression through 3-dimensional media. A wide range of methods and materials such as soapstone, plaster, wire, clay, and paper mache' will be presented. A lab fee is assessed. |
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| #276 Ceramics 2 | 1 semester | 1/2 unit |
| PREREQUISITE: Ceramics 1--
juniors and seniors
Students will expand upon their previous background in ceramics 1. Emphasis is placed on form and creativity of pieces with an introduction to throwing on the wheel. A lab fee is assessed. |
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| #313 Visual Art of TV Production of School News | 1 semester | 1/2 unit |
| PREREQUISITE:
Completion of #216-- Introduction to the History and Use of TV/Video
Technology or approval of the Instructor.
This Course is designed to familiarize students with the production of school announcements. This class will be responsible for producing all morning announcements and airing them over the school's TV system. Students will be involved both in front and behind the camera. Special features will be produced on current events occurring both locally and worldwide. Students are expected to attend 2 after school activities for filming and producing purposes as assigned by the instructor. |
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| #375 Art History | 1 semester | 1/2 unit |
| Open
to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
This course focuses on the study of art history from cave paintings to modern day. Projects emphasize time periods. A lab fee is assessed. |
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| #376 Ceramics 3 | 1 semester | 1/2 unit |
| PREREQUISITE:
Ceramics 2-- Seniors only
Ceramics 3 is an advanced pottery class that may be taken after the successful completion of Ceramics 2. Total emphasis is placed on wheel thrown projects. A lab fee is assessed. |
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| #467 Studio/Portfolio/Painting | 1 year | 1 unit |
| PREREQUISITE:
Fundamentals of Art and Beginning Drawing-- Seniors only
This course is for the serious art student. This class is designed for the serious art students. Each students will plan most of his/ her own assignments using a variety of drawing, acrylic and watercolor painting, collage, and printing techniques. Each student will be required to prepare a professional portfolio of his/ her best work. A lab fee is assessed. |
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| #468 Computer Graphics | 1 semester | 1/2 unit |
| PREREQUISITE:
Senior Students
Computer Graphics is an advanced level art course using software program Corel Draw. Students will be taught to utilize fine art techniques and graphic design layouts on the computer. |
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