Republic High School
Visual Arts
Course discriptions 2006-2007
Elizabeth Chapman Amanda Neal Dina Shisler Sue Smith
Art
FOUNDATIONS
(1 unit, Gr. 9-12) This class is a basic art education course using the
elements and principles of art in many different ways. The language of art uses basic elements and
principles, increasing the ability to express oneself clearly when discussing
art and improving the ability to produce art works. Art I students learn to apply the principles
and elements of design to their daily lives.
Supply fee of $15.00 required.
Art
HISTORY
(1/2 unit, Gr. 9-12) No prerequisite.
This is a fine arts course that will use art history and projects
anyone can do to learn how to objectively look at and discuss art. This course is open to all students with or
without artistic ability.
2-D DESIGN (1/2 unit, Gr. 10-12)
Students will further develop their skills to organize visual images through
the use of the elements and principles of design. Students will explore solutions to design
problems through any two-dimensional medium or process, including, but not
limited to, graphic design, collage, fabric design, illustration, painting, and
printmaking. Emphasis will be on
creativity, composition and craftsmanship.
A sketchbook and portfolio will be required. A supply fee of $10.00 is required.
Prerequisite: Completion of Art Foundations with a grade of
C or higher.
ART PHOTOGRAPHY (1/2 unit, Gr. 9-12)
This semester course examines how to see photographically by exploring the
basic tools and techniques of traditional photography. Students will learn basic skills in
composition, film exposure, and development through a combination of lecture,
demonstration and hands on learning. Prerequisite: Art Foundations with a C or higher. Supply Fee of $20.00.
3-D DESIGN (SCULPTURE) (1/2 unit, Gr.
10-12) Students will develop their understanding of design principles as they
relate to depth and space. Students will
explore problems through any three-dimensional materials or processes
including, but not limited to, architectural models, jewelry, carving, and
assemblage, figurative and non-figurative sculpture. Emphasis will be on creativity, form, and
craftsmanship. A fee of $15.00 is
required.
Prerequisite: Completion of Art Foundations with a grade of
C or higher.
Ceramics
I (1/2
unit, Gr. 9-12) Students will create artwork using the three hand-building
techniques; coil, slab, and pinch. They
will have an opportunity to explore and master finishing techniques. Supply fee of $20.00 per semester
required. Prerequisite: Completion of Art Foundation with a grade of
C or higher.
CERAMICS II (1/2 unit, Gr. 9-12)
This advanced ceramics class is designed to develop three-dimensional examples
for college portfolios. Students will
develop skills related to hand building and wheel-thrown pottery. Supply fee of $20.00 per semester required. Prerequisite: Completion of Ceramics I with a grade of C or
higher.
DRAWING I (1/2 unit, Gr. 10-12)
This is an
introductory course designed for the beginning student to learn how one can
express oneself through drawing. Students
will be given simple exercises and gradual skill-building assignments. Students will experiment with various media
and techniques, reinforcing the application of the elements and principles of
design as they apply in drawing.
Students develop an increased awareness of observing in a unique manner. Supply fee of $10.00.
Prerequisite: Completion of Art Foundations with a grade of
C or higher.
DRAWING II (1/2 unit, Gr. 10-12) - Drawing II is a continuation
and building upon skills learned in Drawing I.
Students continue to experiment with new techniques and materials as
they apply to drawing, become more expressive, selective and working
independently. Emphasize placed on
preparing work for college portfolio. Supply fee of $10.00 per
semester required.
Prerequisite: Completion of Drawing I with a grade of C or
higher.
Painting I (1/2 unit, Gr. 9-12) An introductory course for
the beginning student desiring to express oneself through primarily the use of
color and shapes. Students will have the
opportunity to experiment with a variety of techniques and styles of painting,
as well as study how other artists express themselves in painting media. Supply fee of $20.00 per semester required. Prerequisite: Completion of Art
Foundations with a grade of C or higher.
Painting
II (1/2
unit, Gr. 10-12) This class is a continuation of Painting I with emphasis placed in
working independently, exploring, developing and learning to control a
preferred medium. Students are encouraged to study other styles of
painting, and incorporate them into their own styles. Supply fee of $20.00 per semester required. Prerequisite:
Completion of Painting I w/ a C.
PORTFOLIO
DEVELOPMENT
(1 unit, Gr. 11-12) This course is individually designed for the
college-bound student or a student who shows particularly high level of
excellence in art. Every effort is made
to work an art program into the students schedule on a daily basis. This is a highly recommended program for both
competition and scholarship oriented art students. Instructor permission is required. All advanced art courses will include
portfolio demonstration. Supply fee of
$40.00 is required.
Prerequisite: 4 semesters of art with a B or Higher
AP STUDIO ART (1 unit, Gr. 11-12)
Studio Art is intended for highly motivated students who are seriously
interested in the study of art. Among
the many benefits to this honor level class, students who are successful can
apply to skip one art class their freshman year of college. Students will need to work outside the
classroom and beyond scheduled art periods.
Maintaining a sketch book or journal is a necessary component of AP
Art. Your portfolio will be evaluated
using national AP standards at the end of the school year. Interested students may request an
application from Mrs. Smith in room #1. Supply fee of $40.00 per semester.
Prerequisite: 6 semesters of art with an A average.
