2009-10 School Yr. - Choctawhatchee High School

Art
Art Courses receive Performing/Fine Arts or elective credit.
Art Appreciation/History/Criticism 0100310
This course is designed to enable students to
develop an appreciation of art through the study
of art history and theory. Students will use skills
of visual analysis to critique masterworks using
the elements of art and principles of design.
There will be hands-on art projects and field trips
Related to art periods. 1year; 1credit; grades 9-
10; no prerequisite.
Art 2-D Comprehensive II 0101310
This is a beginning level art class. Students will be
introduced to art history, a variety of techniques
and media such as charcoal, pastel, oil pastel,
acrylics, watercolor, printmaking, scratchboard,
and clay. The purpose of this course is to enable
students to communicate ideas visually through
the use of two-dimensional design and
composition. 1 year; 1 credit; grades 9-12; no
prerequisite.
Drawing & Painting II 0104320
This course is a continuation of Art 2-D
Comprehensive II. Students will continue to
develop their skills in a variety of media and
techniques. More emphasis will be placed on
individual creativity and craftsmanship.
1 year; 1 credit; grades 10-12; prerequisite: Art 2-
D Comprehensive II.
Creative Photography I 0108310
This is an introductory class that will teach
students how to use a 35 mm camera. Students
will learn how to develop black and white film and
how to print black and white photographs in the
darkroom. Students must provide a 35 mm
camera and film. 1 year; 1 credit; grades 11-12;
prerequisite: 1 year previous art class with
portfolio, interview and instructor approval.
Creative Photography II 0108320
This course is a continuation of Creative
Photography I. Students will continue to develop
their camera and darkroom skills, and learn to
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hand color their black and white photography.
Alternative photographic techniques will be
introduced as well as digital photography.
1 year; 1 credit; grades 11-12; prerequisite:
Creative Photography I, instructor approval.
Portfolio I 0109310
The purpose of this course is to enable the
serious art student to create a portfolio of original
works of art. More emphasis is placed on
individual creativity and technique. Students will
investigate art related careers. 1 year; 1 credit;
grades 11-12; prerequisite: Art 2-D
Comprehensive III.
Portfolio II 0109320
This course is a continuation of Portfolio I.
Students will develop and create a portfolio to
Help prepare for college admissions.
1 year; 1 credit; grades 11-12;
prerequisite: Portfolio I.
Art I – CHS PRE-IB 0114800
The purpose of this course is to introduce
students to the art and artists of America and
other cultures. Students will create original works
of art using a variety of media such as watercolor,
acrylics, pastels, printmaking, and clay. Students
learn to do research that is recorded in an art
journal, to help with the formation of ideas for their
art. Strongly encouraged for students entering IB
as preparation for IB Art/Design. 1 year; 1 credit;
grades 9-12; prerequisite: Admission to the IB
program.
Art II – CHS PRE-IB 0114810
This art course is a continuation of CHS PRE-IB
Art I. Students will continue to develop their skills
in a variety of media and techniques. More
emphasis will be placed on 3–dimensional work.
1 year; 1 credit; grades 10-11; prerequisite: CHS
PIB Art I.
**Students who register for this course must be committed
to remain in the class for at least one semester.