VISUAL ART COURSES
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Please scroll through the list for more information on all the amazing art courses that are being offered here at Anderson High School.
ART I
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ART II - DRAWING I
ART III - DRAWING II ART IV - DRAWING III ART II - PRINTMAKING I
ART III - PRINTMAKING II ART IV - PRINTMAKING III |
ART II - FIBERS I
ART III - FIBERS II ART IV - FIBERS III AP STUDIO ART - DRAWING
AP STUDIO ART - 2D DESIGN |
ART II - PAINTING I
ART III - PAINTING II ART IV - PAINTING III IB VISUAL ART SL
IB VISUAL ART HL |
ART I
5001.R000.Y
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
PREREQUISITE: None
The first year of high school art is a basic course that provides a foundation for those that follow. Art I is a visual arts survey course that satisfies the 1 credit requirement for a Fine Art for graduation. The course is devoted to the systematic presentation of various art processes, procedures, theories, and historical developments. The approach to art experiences during this time is experimental in terms of materials, but structured in terms of proving students a strong foundation in design, drawing, composition, color theory, and vocabulary. Art I students can expect to be involved in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, collage, printing, and other areas of discovery. Students will gain a better sense of appreciation for the visual arts by studying specific works, artists, styles, and movements of art. They will apply techniques and vocabulary to the production of their own individual work.
5001.R000.Y
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
Credit: 1.0
PREREQUISITE: None
The first year of high school art is a basic course that provides a foundation for those that follow. Art I is a visual arts survey course that satisfies the 1 credit requirement for a Fine Art for graduation. The course is devoted to the systematic presentation of various art processes, procedures, theories, and historical developments. The approach to art experiences during this time is experimental in terms of materials, but structured in terms of proving students a strong foundation in design, drawing, composition, color theory, and vocabulary. Art I students can expect to be involved in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, collage, printing, and other areas of discovery. Students will gain a better sense of appreciation for the visual arts by studying specific works, artists, styles, and movements of art. They will apply techniques and vocabulary to the production of their own individual work.
- Students will be given a grading rubric for each major project so they know the requirements for obtaining the desired grade. Comprehensive semester exams will be given.
- As a studio class, students will be expected to complete projects in class under teacher supervision, thus sufficient time is provided. However, allowances are made for completion outside of class if necessary.
DRAWING COURSES
ART II - DRAWING I
5031.R000.Y GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Art I. Students explore design elements and principles through composition abstraction expression. They also study contour gesture and other techniques, with emphasis on representation of volume. They explore use of papers, cardboards, and fabric in combination with charcoal, pastels, pen and ink, brushes, felt tips, and mixed media. Students will be required to participate in one competition or exhibition which occurs during the year.
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ART III - DRAWING II
5032.R000.Y/5032.H000.Y GRADE LEVEL: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Drawing I. Students use art elements and principles to develop skills and sensitivity in a variety of methods, tools, materials, and techniques. They increase awareness of composition with abstract, non-objective, and realistic renderings. Students will use many drawing materials and tools with emphasis on perfecting individual approaches to drawing. Students will also explore commercial art. Additionally, Students will be required to participate in one competition or exhibition which occurs during the year.
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ART IV - DRAWING III
5033.H000.Y GRADE LEVEL: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Drawing II. Students are allowed to choose the area or areas of personal interest in which they desire to work in-depth. Students explore increasingly complicated and challenging processes and media. Students begin to develop personal style and evaluate their own work more critically. Level 4 courses require the completion of extra work as described in the Fine Arts Curriculum documents, and these courses receive weighted credit; however, there are some Level 4 courses in which students may take and receive regular credit.
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FIBERS COURSES
ART II - FIBERS I
5041.R000.Y LEVEL: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Art I. Students explore techniques such as weaving, sewing, knotting, stitchery, dyeing, and fabric painting, separately and in combination with other media. They use a variety of natural and synthetic materials in soft sculptures, wall pieces, wearable art, airborne sculptures (kites, windsocks, inflatable) and conceptual works while applying the art elements and design principles. Students will be expected to learn the vocabulary and artists associated with fiber arts.
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ART III - FIBERS II
5042.R000.Y/5042.H000.Y LEVEL: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Fibers I. Students use a variety of natural and synthetic materials including mixed media. They combine three-dimensional forms with two-dimensional forms.
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ART IV - FIBERS III
5043.H000.Y LEVEL: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Fibers II. Students are allowed to choose the area or areas of personal interest in which they desire to work in-depth. Students explore increasingly complicated and challenging processes and media. Students begin to develop personal style and evaluate their own work more critically. Level 4 courses require the completion of extra work as described in the Fine Arts Curriculum documents, and these courses receive weighted credit; however, there are some Level 4 courses in which students may take and receive regular credit.
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PAINTING COURSES
ART II - PAINTING I
5061.R000.Y GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Art I. Art elements and principles are used to strengthen conceptual expression and design. Various styles of painting, including contemporary painting are analyzed. Students experiment with a variety of techniques and materials including synthetic media, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, tempera, latex, enamels, and collage on various surfaces such as paper, panel, Masonite, cloth, and canvas. Students grow in conceptual understanding and technical proficiency.
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ART III - PAINTING II
5062.R000.Y/5062.H000.Y GRADE LEVEL: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Painting I. Students strengthen their concepts of design and continue experimental painting in both two and three dimensions. Students strengthen implementation of elements of art and principles of design. They experiment and explore techniques, media, surfaces, and discover which painting media best describes individual intentions.
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ART IV - PAINTING III
5063.H000.Y GRADE LEVEL: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Painting II. Students are allowed to choose the area or areas of personal interest in which they desire to work in-depth. Students explore increasingly complicated and challenging processes and media. Students begin to develop personal style and evaluate their own work more critically. Level 4 courses require the completion of extra work as described in the Fine Arts Curriculum documents, and these courses receive weighted credit; however, there are some Level 4 courses in which students may take and receive regular credit.
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PRINTMAKING COURSES
ART II - PRINTMAKING I
5081.R000.Y GRADE LEVEL: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Art I. Students use elements of art and principles of design with emphasis on positive/negative space. They experiment with mono-prints, multiple prints, monotypes, reduction printings, and printing with materials such as linoleum, cardboard, found objects, wood and electronics. They also study various processes such as relief, planographic, intaglio, stencil, photographic, and papermaking.
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ART III - PRINTMAKING II
5082.R000.Y/5082.H000.Y GRADE LEVEL: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Printmaking I. This course allows personal expression and choice of techniques using elements of art and principles of design. Students explore printmaking in commercial artwork, serigraphy, lithography, and etching.
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ART IV - PRINTMAKING III
5083.H000.Y GRADE LEVEL: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Printmaking II. Students are allowed to choose the area or areas of personal interest in which they desire to work in-depth. Students explore increasingly complicated and challenging processes and media. Students begin to develop personal style and evaluate their own work more critically. Level 4 courses require the completion of extra work as described in the Fine Arts Curriculum documents, and these courses receive weighted credit; however, there are some Level 4 courses in which students may take and receive regular credit.
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AP STUDIO ART COURSES
AP STUDIO ART: DRAWING
5053.P000.Y GRADE LEVEL: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval. Students develop a portfolio addressing a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Light, shade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, and illusion of depth can be addressed. Abstract, observational, and inventive works through a variety of means, which could include painting, printmaking, mixed media, etc. may be used. Work will be divided into three sections of the portfolio including quality, concentration, and breadth. Drawing portfolios consist of 24 Quality pieces of art. 12 are teacher assignments (Breadth), 12 are student driven (Concentration). A portfolio will be sent to AP College Board for evaluation. Successful student will receive college credit and advanced level grade points for this course. All students are required to participate in one competition or exhibition that occur during the year.
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AP STUDIO ART: 2D DESIGN
5054.P000.Y GRADE LEVEL: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval. Students develop a portfolio addressing a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Purposeful decision making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way to demonstrate mastery of 2-D is required. Mediums and processes could include graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, illustration, painting, and printmaking. Work will be divided into three sections of the portfolio including quality, concentration, and breadth. 2D design portfolios consist of 24 Quality pieces of art. 12 are teacher assignments (Breadth), 12 are student driven (Concentration). A portfolio will be sent to AP College Board for evaluation. Successful student will receive college credit and advanced level grade points for this course. All students are required to participate in one competition or exhibition that occur during the year.
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IB COURSES
IB VISUAL ART SL
5053.P000.Y
IB VISUAL ART HL
5054.P000.Y
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
PREREQUISITE: Art I, Teacher approval, participation in IB program.
*This is a two year class.
Students are required to work in their Investigation Workbook (IWB) noting all their discoveries, both intuitive and mediated including their thoughts and frustrations, their successes and failures. Students must complete 12 to 18 pieces by spring of their senior year when they host an IB art show for the community. (Students must have 7 pieces done by the end of the junior year to continue in the senior year.) Students submit photographs and descriptions of their work as well as a video or audio file describing their work to IB for examination.
5053.P000.Y
IB VISUAL ART HL
5054.P000.Y
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
Credit: 1.0
PREREQUISITE: Art I, Teacher approval, participation in IB program.
*This is a two year class.
Students are required to work in their Investigation Workbook (IWB) noting all their discoveries, both intuitive and mediated including their thoughts and frustrations, their successes and failures. Students must complete 12 to 18 pieces by spring of their senior year when they host an IB art show for the community. (Students must have 7 pieces done by the end of the junior year to continue in the senior year.) Students submit photographs and descriptions of their work as well as a video or audio file describing their work to IB for examination.
- The IWB will be assessed weekly. For each project, students must have a statement of intent, research, media experimentations, critique, and the studio piece. Workbooks are also graded on IB formatting expectations.
- Students develop their own schedule to complete assignments/experimentations. Unique projects may involve additional personal cost.
- Visit exhibitions, galleries or take an outside class in figure drawing, observation or sculpture class.