| ART |
91510
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| GRADES OFFERED: |
9-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
None (Satisfies art graduation
requirement)
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| CREDIT: |
1 (Single
period)
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introductory level class. Become familiar with concepts of design
elements and principles through hands-on experience with assorted
materials. Explore the culture,
historical, and vocational aspects of art. This course is a requirement for all students except those enrolled in
the technical program.
A
notebook is required. |
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| STUDIO DRAWING &
PAINTING I |
90210
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| GRADES OFFERED: |
10 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Art Fundamentals, Art major or
teacher approval
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| CREDIT: |
1 (Single
period) |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Emphasis on drawing and painting
fundamentals. Experience art production
using a variety of materials, such as pencil, charcoal, pastels, inks,
printmaking, watercolors and acrylics to develop skills essential to a career
in art. A portfolio will be kept.
Sketchbook required. |
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| STUDIO
DRAWING & PAINTING II |
90220
& 91520 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Studio Art I, Art major or
teacher approval |
| CREDIT: |
2 (Double
period)
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| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Emphasis on Studio Drawing and Painting with
2D computer graphic components. Create powerful expressions through observation and skillful use of
media technique. Utilize the
principles of quality art production to improve abilities; study historical,
cultural, and critical aspects of art. A portfolio will be kept. Sketchbook required. |
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STUDIO DRAWING &
PAINTING III |
90230
& 91813 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Studio Art II, Art major of
teacher approval |
| CREDIT: |
2 (Double
period)
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| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Emphasis on drawing and painting with advance
life drawing components. Utilize art
tools, materials and techniques toward quality art production development of
personal and creative style. Concepts
and composition, historical, cultural, and critical aspects are
emphasized. A portfolio will be kept. Computer Graphics components will include
the next level of Adobe Photoshop techniques. Sketchbook required. |
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| MULTIMEDIA I |
91210
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| GRADES OFFERED: |
10-12
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| PREREQUISITES: |
Art Fundamentals, Art major or
teacher approval |
| CREDIT: |
1 (Single
period)
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| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Emphasis on arts and crafts. Utilize elements and principles of art to
create prints, weavings, hookings, mosaics, jewelry pieces, masks, and
woodcrafts, involving a variety of tools and materials. Historical and cultural aspects of various
world civilizations are studied. |
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| MULTIMEDIA II |
91220
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| GRADES OFFERED: |
10-12
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| PREREQUISITES: |
Mixed media I, or teacher
approval
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| CREDIT: |
1 (Single
period)
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| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Emphasis on arts and crafts. Continue to explore the arts of Americas,
Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe as a basis for creating your own
artistic expressions. Sketchbook required. |
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| THEATER TECHNOLOGY I |
66010
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| GRADES OFFERED: |
10
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| PREREQUISITES: |
Career Academy
approval
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| CREDIT: |
1
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| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Explore the backstage technical careers
available in the entertainment industry. Learn to read a script and discover
set and costume design clues. Survey the process of theatrical design from
script analysis through scenic drafting, model building, costume design and
scenic painting. Work with a variety of hand tools in the construction of
sets and props. |
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| THEATER TECHNOLOGY II |
66020
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| GRADES OFFERED: |
11 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Theater Technology I
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| CREDIT: |
2
(Double period) |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Explore theatrical makeup, beards and mask
making as they relate to facial structure, age, characterization and
historical periods. Practice the safe and appropriate use of power tools and
participate in student production crews. Assemble items for a college
portfolio and attend professional performances. |
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| THEATER
TECHNOLOGY III |
66030 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Theater Technology
II |
| CREDIT: |
2
(Double period) |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Investigate the technical and aesthetic
aspects of theater lighting. Design
projected scenery. Practice the safe
and appropriate use of power tools. Lead
construction crews and supervise running crews for school productions. Prepare items for a college portfolio and
attend professional performances. |
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| STUDIO
SCULPTURE I |
90410 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Art
Fundamentals, Art major or teacher approval |
| CREDIT: |
1
(Single period) |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Emphasis on historical and cultural aspects
of three-dimensional art sculptural forms. Create sculptures from clay and wood. Learn mold making techniques and cast designs in various materials, studying the
principles of organization and historical/cultural aspects of sculpture. |
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| STUDIO SCULPTURE II |
90420 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
3-D Studio I or
teacher approval |
| CREDIT: |
1 (Single period) |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Emphasis on ceramics. Produce functional and sculptural objects
from clay. Explore techniques of
hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery. Learn to apply glazes and operate an electric kiln. Study the aspects of world cultures on
ceramic forms. |
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| ADVANCED PLACEMENT DRAWING PORTFOLIO |
91610
& 91814 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
See guidelines for AP |
| CREDIT: |
2
(Double period) |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Studio
Art class that develops a portfolio. Used for college admissions as well as documentation to the A.P.
National College Board for college credit. Students should have a good foundation of art skills, as they will be
working at college level and exploring complex studio techniques, art
concepts, and art theories. Media
development will focus on drawing and painting techniques and
exploration. Students must also develop
a personal theme for artwork topics. A workshop on how to make slides of artwork is included. |
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