OPTIONS BOOK

BBHHS ART
(See Sample Program of Study Page 21)
The following classes are designed to increase students’ awareness of the visual world and to develop
personal, interpretive forms of visual communication. Students will acquire knowledge of the function
of art in our society as they explore design fundamentals in cultural and historical contexts. They will
be prepared to become participants in art activities on a professional or personal level with heightened
awareness of the value and purpose of art to all members of a community. Field trips for the study of
aesthetic, historical and studio research may be included in any art course described below.
Full Year Courses
7010 Art Foundations
7020 Intermediate Art
7022A Yearbook (Graphic Design)
7030 Advanced Art
7040 Portfolio Preparation
7050 AP Studio Art : Drawing
7055 AP Studio Art: 2D Design
7060 AP Studio Art: Photography
7070 AP Art History
Semester Courses
7021 Drawing
7022 Graphic Design
7023 Ceramics
7024 Photography 1
7025 Photography 2
7041 Painting
IS Independent Studies in Art
7001 Art Lab Assistant, Sem. 1
7002 Art Lab Assistant, Sem. 2
Art Foundations
Course Number: 7010
Course Length: year
Credits: 1.0
Fee: $42.00
Open To:
freshmen, sophomores,
juniors
In this class, students are exposed to a full range of
art experiences. Two dimensional work may include
drawing, painting, print making, and basic design.
Three dimensional work may include ceramics,
sculpture and paper mache. This course is designed
as a workshop environment and includes aesthetics,
criticism and art history. This foundation course is
strongly recommended for those students who wish
to continue study in any of the other art offerings.
A sketchbook is required. Additional materials as
needed.
Prerequisite: None
Intermediate art
Course Number: 7020
Course Length: year
Credits: 1.0
Fee: $42.00
Open To:
sophomores, juniors,
seniors
This course will give students the opportunity to
further skills in two and three-dimensional media.
Students will be encouraged to apply realistic,
abstract and non-objective concepts to drawing,
painting, print making, collage, sculpture and
ceramics. Attention will be given to composition
principles and technical control. Included in this
course are further studies in aesthetics, criticism
and art history. A sketchbook is required. Additional
materials as needed.
Prerequisite: Art Foundations and/or recommendation
of an art teacher.
Advanced Art
Course Number: 7030
Course Length: year
Credits: 1.0
Fee: $42.00
Open To: juniors, seniors
This course will give students the opportunity to
master skills by expanding their comprehension
of media potential while being confronted with
problems of increased complexity. Students will
have in-depth studies of media and design relating
to drawing, painting, ceramics, or sculpture and
print making. Experimental research is encouraged.
Independent research of aesthetics, criticism
and art history related to their studio work will be
included in the class. Students begin preparing
their art portfolios. A field trip to the Museum of
Art or local galleries may be included. A sketchbook
is required. Additional materials as needed.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Art and/or recommendation
of an art teacher.
16