Lockport Township High School District 205 2021-2022 Course Catalog

DRAWING & PAINTING 1 - VP18251
Length of Course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
05155A000
Course Description: Students will explore a variety of media and techniques, including various materials with black and white and color drawings, ink drawing, and watercolors. Additionally
mixed media will be incorporated with the inclusion of printmaking, watercolor, acrylics, and oil paints.
DRAWING & PAINTING 2 - VP18252
Length of Course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting 1
State Code:
05155A000
Course Description: This course will expand on the skills developed in Drawing and Painting I. Students will continue to pursue drawing and painting interests and mediums in greater depth
and breadth. This course is for students who wish to begin assembling a portfolio for admission into college art programs and AP Studio Art Drawing.
PHOTOGRAPHY - ADVANCED - VP1831
Length of Course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Film Photography and Digital Photography
State Code:
05167A000
Course Description: The course will serve as a continuation of film photography and digital photography. Techniques will be explored with an emphasis on broadening a student’s
technical skills and aesthetic values. The course seeks to reinforce concepts as well as advance the students with a combination of the methods of darkroom film principles in conjunction
with digital cameras, scanners and printers in the computer lab. Experimental and advanced darkroom processes will be joined with digital photo editing techniques and software.
Students who are interested in a career in photography or the graphic arts are highly recommended to take this course. A digital and a basic 35mm camera will be used for this class
(provided by the student is preferable) or loaned by the department as needed.
PHOTOGRAPHY - FILM - VP1834
Length of Course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
05167A000
Course Description: In this course, students will learn to operate the 35mm camera, develop black and white film, and make finished prints using a dark room. The history of photography
and the aesthetics of the photographic image as an art form will be introduced. Emphasis will be on sensitive observation and craftsmanship using the elements and principles of design as
a framework. Students will be assigned three shooting assignments outside of class. These problems may include the elements and principles of design, light and shadow, abstraction, and
experimental techniques. Other imaging techniques including pinhole camera, collage and hand coloring are included. This class requires good organizational skills because multiple
activities are done concurrently as well as written critiques. A basic 35mm camera is used for this class (provided by the student is preferable) or loaned by the department as needed.
PHOTOGRAPHY - DIGITAL - VP1837 (grades 10-12) VP2837 (grade 9)
Length of Course:
One semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
05167A000
Course Description: This course blends traditional basic photography knowledge with the use of digital processes for the purposes of enhancing photographic imagery as both a corrective
device and for creating expressive fine and commercial art. Students will explore many aspects of digital imaging and have the opportunity to develop an increased awareness of
technical and aesthetic problems in digital photography. Adobe Photoshop will be used for darkroom and editing effects to produce digital imagery working with personal and stock
photography. The use of peripheral hardware such as the digital camera, scanners and printing techniques is also included. A basic digital camera is used for this class (provided by the
student is preferable) or loaned by the department as needed.
SCULPTURE - VP1840
Length of Course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
05158A000
Course Description: This course will introduce the students to a variety of additive and subtractive three-dimensional design techniques in clay, plaster paper and metals. This class will
also include intensive art history reference through video, discussion, and individual research. Exploration of jewelry making techniques including beads, wire wrapping, copper
enameling, and soft stone carving will be introduced.
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