Grades 9-12 Course Catalog - Plano Independent School District

452031 Art II H/PreAP The Pre-AP Art II curriculum is designed to spiral and expand the Art I
Grade Placement: 10
or Pre-AP Art I curriculum. The Pre-AP Art II course work follows
Prerequisite: Recommendation of Art I teacher College Board outlines for Advanced Placement Studio Portfolios.
and/or portfolio.
Art I or Art I /H/PreAP
Students will apply the elements and principles of art in all
Credit: 1
What’s next? Art III, Art H/AP Two-Dimensional
compositions to a greater proficiency than other Art II students as well
as connect art history and criticism to those productions. Students will
Portfolio, Art H/AP Three-Dimensional Portfolio,
develop skills in drawing and color theory application beyond the
Art H/AP Drawing Portfolio, Art History AP
average Art II student as they continue reviewing requirements of the
AP examination. Students extend learning through higher expectations
in painting, printmaking, technology, sculpture, and ceramics. Pre-AP
Art II is an honors credit class recommended for students seriously
looking at a visual art career. Computer-manipulated works are
incorporated into the curriculum. The approximate student supply cost
is $25.00.
453001 Art III Art III will provide in-depth compositional studies in drawing and
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: Art I (1 credit) and Art II (1 credit)
painting. Drawing studies will emphasize advanced life drawing
techniques. Painting emphasis may be on techniques of watercolor
Credit: 1
and mixed media, plus relating art history to periods of drawing and
What’s next? Art H/AP Two–Dimensional
Portfolio, Art H/AP Three–Dimensional Portfolio, painting. Students will also experience printmaking, technology,
Art H/AP Drawing Portfolio, Art History AP sculpture, and ceramics. Ceramics and sculpture will emphasize
complex combinations of hand built techniques. Computermanipulated
works are incorporated into the curriculum. The
approximate student supply cost is $25.00.
456351 Art H/AP Two-
Dimensional Design
(2-hour block)
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
Prerequisite: Art I or Art I H/PreAP, and/or Art II,
portfolio, and teacher recommendation
Credits: 2
What’s next? Art H/AP Drawing Portfolio, Art
H/AP Three-Dimensional Portfolio, Art History
AP
456371 Art H/AP Three-
Dimensional Design
(2-hour block)
Grade Placement: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: Art I or Art I H/PreAP, and/or
Art II, and/or Art II H/PreAP, or Art Sculpture
or Art Sculpture II H/PreAP, portfolio, and
teacher recommendation
Credits: 2
What’s next? Art H/AP Two-Dimensional
Portfolio, Art H/AP Drawing Portfolio, Art History
AP
Art H/AP Two-Dimensional Design is an advanced studio course for
the college-bound and career-oriented student. It is designed for
talented art students who wish to pursue college level studies while in
high school. Emphasis will be on advanced drawing and painting
styles, 2-D design, and color study. Computer-manipulated works are
incorporated into the curriculum. Students will compile digital portfolios
that fulfill current College Board requirements. This is a two-hour
class. Students receive two credits, 1 AP credit and 1 honors credit.
This course prepares the student to take the AP exam. The
approximate student supply cost is $125.00.
Art H/AP Three-Dimensional Design is an advanced studio course for
the college-bound and career-oriented student. It is designed for
talented art students who wish to pursue college level studies while in
high school. Emphasis will be on advanced sculpture, ceramics, and
three-dimensional design. Students will compile digital portfolios that
fulfill current College Board requirements. This is a two-hour class.
Students receive two credits, 1 AP credit and 1 honors credit. This
course prepares the student to take the AP exam. The approximate
student supply cost is $125.00.
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All courses may not be offered on every campus.