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Portfolio Preparation
Course Number: 7040
Course Length: year
Credits: 1.0
Periods/Week: 10
Fee: $42.00
Open To: seniors
Students will work cooperatively with the instructor
to create a portfolio of art work which best showcases
students’ talents for college or art school admission
requirements. Successful completion of this course
will include creating, matting, photographing and
labeling twelve or more pieces of art. An inventory,
written recommendations and interview procedures
will also be included.
Prerequisite: Advanced Art AND recommendation
of art teacher
Drawing
Course Number: 7021
Course Length: semester
Credits: .5
Periods/Week: 5
Fee: $25.00
Open To: freshmen, sophomores,
juniors and seniors
Students will develop fundamental drawing skills
through observational drawing, perspective, as well as
other styles such as abstract, imaginary drawings, and
surrealism. Projects will utilize a variety of media, including
graphite, conte, charcoal, and colored pencils.
Design and composition are emphasized. A sketchbook
is required, and is used to practice techniques and work
through visual ideas.
Prerequisite: None
Graphic Design
Course Number: 7022
Course Length: semester
Credits: .5
Periods/Week: 5
Fee: $25.00
Open To: all
This course is an introduction to the field of Graphic
Design in the desktop computer format. Students will
learn the basics of Adobe Creative Suite CS2 which includes
Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. The course
includes a brief history of Graphic Design, essential
vocabulary, layout design principles and methods for
achieving strong visual communication. Projects may
include: digital collage, branding and logo design,
business cards and letterhead design, poster design,
grid layout concepts and cover art. These skills may
be used in a number of areas where personal presentation,
(interviews), persuasion, (advertising), and clear
visual communication is valued. Highly recommended
for students interested in working for various school
publications such as HyBreeze and the Yearbook.
Prerequisite: Art Foundations, Drawing or recommendation
of an art teacher.
Ceramics
Course Number: 7023
Course Length: semester
Credits: .5
Periods/Week: 5
Fee: $25.00
Open To: sophomores, juniors, seniors
Students will create functional and sculptural ceramic
pieces. They will learn hand-building techniques
including pinch pot, coil building, slab and mold construction.
They will then explore finishing techniques
including sgraffito, underglaze painting, and glazing.
This course will also discuss the history of ceramics,
and it’s role in various ancient cultures, as well as
show the work of contemporary ceramic artists and
potters.
Prerequisite: None
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