Lockport Township High School District 205 2021-2022 Course Catalog

Visual and Performing Arts Department
Course Descriptions
Arts
Visual and Performing Arts Department Philosophy: Experiences in the arts provide Lockport Township High School students a complete
and well-rounded education with opportunities for both academic and artistic development. Areas of aesthetics and theory, arts history, arts
criticism, and arts production / performance are equally important considerations for the development of creative thinking. As artists, mentors,
coaches and jurors, the visual and performing arts faculty is committed to developing a caring, challenging learned environment in which each
student can foster his or her highest potential of creativity, knowledge, and evaluation of visual art and music. Students will have the
opportunity to understand and appreciate the role of the arts in their own lives and in contemporary society and analyze the influences of the
arts on past cultural and historical time periods.
VISUAL ARTS
Suggested Course Sequences - The following course sequences are recommended for students pursuing the careers listed
below.
Digital Media and Design
Business
Grade Professional Photographer Grade Art Education Grade Fine Artist Grade
Digital Pathways 9 Digital Pathways 9 Digital Pathways 9 Digital Pathways 9
Introduction to Art 9-12 Introduction to Art 9-12 Introduction to Art 9-12 Introduction to Art 9-12
Drawing & Painting 1 9-12 Film Photography 9-12 Ceramics 1 9-12 Ceramics 1 9-12
Digital Photography 10-12 Digital Photography 10-12 Sculpture 9-12 Ceramics 2 9-12
Advanced Photography 10-12 Advanced Photography 10-12 Computer Art 1 10-12 Sculpture 10-12
Computer Art 1 9-12 Computer Art 1 10-12 Drawing and Painting 1 10-12 Drawing and Painting 1 10-12
Computer Art 2 10-12 Computer Art 2 10-12 Film Photography 10-12 Drawing and Painting 2 10-12
AP Studio Art 11-12 AP Studio Art 9-12 Digital Photography 10-12 Digital Photography 10-12
Digital Pathways 11-12 AP Studio Art 10-12 AP Studio Art 10-12
Digital Pathways 10-12
Digital Media and Design Business: Students interest in graphic design, print ads, web design, video editing and production, animation, computer
game artist, marketing, art director, advertising, visual merchandising stylist, streaming media artist, logo designer, branding, creative business,
design manager, toy designer.
Photographer: Students interest in photojournalism, set/book/magazine photographer, photo editor, conservation specialist, social media influencer,
wedding/family photographer, product/commercial photographer, interior design, real estate photographer.
Art Education: Students interest in art therapy, art teacher, museum director, gallery owner, art historian, community art leader.
Fine Artist: Students interest in book illustrator, set/costume/textile designer, exhibiting artist/sculptor, ceramicist, art restorer, art event organizer,
scientific illustrator, muralist.
INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING AND DESIGN - VP18041
Length of Course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
05154A000
Course Description: This course provides students with a basic introduction to the visual arts and is strongly recommended for all students entering the art program. It provides
instruction in the traditional areas of drawing and design. This class is intended to develop creativity, cultivate the imagination, and develop higher-level thinking and self-expression. Each
student will be expected to demonstrate understanding and proficiency in the elements and principles of design, two-dimensional design, eye-hand coordination, terminology, as well as a
familiarity of techniques, concepts and materials.
INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING AND THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN - VP18042
Length of Course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
05154A000
Course Description: This course provides basic instruction in the traditional areas of color and painting, ceramics, and other three-dimensional design experiences including computer units
on art research and drawing with the computer. This course is strongly recommended for all students entering the art program. This class is intended to develop the creativity in each
student, cultivate the imagination, and develop high-level thinking and self-expression. Each student will be expected to demonstrate understanding of and proficiency in the elements and
principles of design, two and three-dimensional design, eye-hand coordination, terminology, and a familiarity of techniques, concepts and materials.
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