2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...

ART I
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
1 credit
Art I is an introduction to the foundation of the use of the basic art elements and the different art
tools and supplies for self-expression. The student will be provided opportunities to design,
develop, and create original artworks, and to work in art areas of design, drawing, painting,
printmaking, sculpture, and calligraphy. The students will also be provided opportunities to
appreciate art (contemporary and past) and see art and artists through visuals and visitations. Art I
students will have the opportunities to compete in specified visual arts contests.
PRE-AP ART I
Grade Placement: 9 – 11
1 credit
Pre AP art I is an accelerated introduction to the use of basic elements and principals of design.
The student will be provided opportunities to design, develop and create original artworks and to
work in are areas of design, drawing painting, printmaking, sculpture, and calligraphy. The
students will be provided opportunities to appreciate art (contemporary and past) and see art and
artists through visuals and visitations. Pre AP Art I students are expected to compete in specified
visual arts contests.
DRAWING II
Grade Placement: 9 - 12
1 credit
Prerequisite: Art I, Application Required – Application available in Guidance Center
Drawing II includes foundation and advanced study of techniques and materials used in drawing.
The student will be provided opportunities to appreciate expressive and representational drawing.
Drawing II students will have opportunities to compete in specified visual art contests.
Pre-AP 2-D STUDIO ART – INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ART – Fine Art
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
1 credit
Prerequisite: Art I, Art II, Application Required
The Pre-AP 2-D Studio Art course includes advanced study of creative expression in drawing,
painting, printmaking, art appreciation and commercial art. There will be aesthetic growth through
visual discrimination and judgment. Emphasis is placed on working towards an art portfolio of
original work that will be used during the student’s senior year for scholarship competition. Pre-AP
2D Studio Art students will be required to compete in specified Visual Arts contests. Students are
expected to participate in after-school community service projects and to attend the art students’
trip to Houston in the spring semester.
AP 2-D STUDIO ART – Independent study in art – fine art
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
1 credit
Prerequisite: Art I, Art II or Pre-AP 2D Art Studio, Application Required
The AP Studio Art course is designed for highly motivated and self-disciplined students who are
interested in pursuing a high level of achievement in studio art. Students will produce up to two
portfolios for submission to the College Board that will be assessed for college credit during the AP
testing cycle. AP Studio Art students will be required to compete in specified Visual Arts contests.
Students are expected to participate in after-school community service projects and to attend the
art students’ trip to Houston in the spring semester. Students must be able to work independently.
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