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media, techniques, and subject matter, both traditional and
contemporary. Develops an individual style in a series of five
(5) or more artworks based on a specific concept. Emphasizes
the use of technical skill to create quality artworks. Uses
sketchbooks and/or journals for independent study of complex
problems. Engages students in critical thinking and self-reflection
by mak ng connect ons between ntent, purpose, and funct on of
an artwork. Uses print making, photography, and/or electronic
media as extensions of the traditional drawing media. Requires
a small, ndependent exh b t on of artwork and preparat on of a
profess onal portfol o.
A22 PAINTING 2 (03500600)
Grade Levels: 9-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: Art 1
Uses a var ety of pa nt ng med a to create st ll-l fes, landscapes,
and conceptual paintings; uses sketchbooks and journals to create
exploratory stud es and to process deas; and uses purposeful
dec s on mak ng to man pulate des gn concepts. Stud es the
impact of significant painters. Discusses and writes about artworks
of self and others. Cult vates cr t cal analys s by d scuss ng
and wr t ng about artworks, compares cr ter a for evaluat on of
trad t onal and contemporary styles, emphas zes collaborat on,
and uses specific criteria to select and collect works for a portfolio
and student exh b ts.
A63 PAINTING 3 (03501400)
Grade Levels: 10-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: Painting 2
Prov des an opportun ty to choose from a w de var ety of pa nt ng
media, techniques, and subject matter, both traditional and
contemporary. Develops an individual style in a series of five
(5) or more artworks based on a specific concept. Emphasizes
the use of technical skill to create quality artworks. Uses
sketchbooks and/or journals for independent study of complex
problems. Engages students in critical thinking and self-reflection
by mak ng connect ons between ntent, purpose, and funct on of
an artwork. Requires a small, independent exhibition of artwork
and preparat on of a profess onal portfol o.
A23 PRINTMAKING 2 (03500700)
Grade Levels: 9-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: Art 1
Develops sk lls n a var ety of pr ntmak ng med a: rel ef, ntagl o,
lithography, and serigraphy; uses sketchbooks and journals
to create exploratory stud es and to process deas; and uses
purposeful dec s on mak ng to man pulate des gn concepts.
Studies the impact of significant printmakers. Discusses and
wr tes about the artworks of self and others. Compares cr ter a
for evaluat on of trad t onal and contemporary styles, emphas zes
collaboration, and uses specific criteria to select and collect works
for a portfol o and student exh b ts.
A24 SCULPTURE 2 (03501000)
Grade Levels: 9-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: Art 1
Develops sk lls n a var ety of sculpture med a, uses sketchbooks
and journals to create exploratory studies and to process ideas,
stud es three-d mens onal structures and support systems, and
uses purposeful dec s on mak ng to man pulate des gn concepts.
Studies the impact of significant sculptors. Discusses and writes
about the artworks of self and others. Compares cr ter a for
evaluat on of trad t onal and contemporary styles, emphas zes
collaboration, and uses specific criteria to select and collect works
for a portfol o and student exh b ts.
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A67 FIBERS 2 (03500800)
Grade Levels: 9-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: Art 1
Develops sk lls n a w de var ety of two- and three-d mens onal
fiber media. Stresses use of sketchbooks and journals to create
exploratory stud es and to process deas. Emphas zes use of
problem-solv ng sk lls and appl cat on of des gn concepts. Stud es
the impact of significant artists. Discusses and writes about the
artworks of self and others. Compares cr ter a for evaluat on of
trad t onal and contemporary styles, emphas zes collaborat on,
and uses specific criteria to select and collect works for a portfolio
and student exh b ts.
A25 CERAMICS 2 (03500900)
Grade Levels: 9-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: Art 1
Develops skills in hand-built and wheel-thrown techniques, uses
sketchbooks and journals to create exploratory studies and to
process deas. Uses purposeful dec s on mak ng to man pulate
design concepts. Studies the impact of significant ceramic artists.
D scusses and wr tes about the artworks of self and others.
Compares cr ter a for evaluat on of trad t onal and contemporary
styles, emphasizes collaboration, and uses specific criteria to
select and collect works for a portfol o and student exh b ts.
A64 CERAMICS 3 (03501800)
Grade Levels: 10-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: Ceramics 2
Prov des an opportun ty to choose from a w de var ety of ceram cs
media, techniques, and subject matter both traditional and
contemporary. Develops an individual style in a series of five or
more artworks based on a specific concept. Emphasizes the use
of technical skill to create quality artworks. Uses sketchbooks
and/or journals for independent study of complex problems.
Engages students n cr t cal th nk ng and self-reflect on by
mak ng connect ons between ntent, purpose, and funct on of an
artwork. Requires a small, independent exhibition of artwork and
preparat on of a profess onal portfol o.
A70 CERAMICS 4 (03502700)
Grade Level: 11-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: Ceramics 2 and Ceramics 3
Requires students to work independently on an extended series of
artworks based on a common theme, subject, or idea. Emphasizes
the use of technical skills to create quality artworks. Uses
sketchbooks and journals for idea processing and for exploratory
stud es as sources for artworks. Students research an art career
and are gu ded by a profess onal art st or mentor. Student
w ll art culate personal cho ces and wr te rev ews of artworks.
Requires an independent exhibition of work and preparation of a
profess onal portfol o that may be used to apply for employment
or scholarsh ps.
A26 JEWELRY 2 (03501100)
Grade Levels: 9-12 1 credit
Prerequisite: Art 1
Develops sk lls n hand-bu lt and cast ng processes, uses
sketchbooks and journals to create exploratory studies and to
process deas. Uses purposeful dec s on mak ng to man pulate
design concepts. Studies the impact of significant jewelers,
and d scusses and wr tes about the artworks of self and others.
Compares cr ter a for evaluat on of trad t onal and contemporary
styles, emphasizes collaboration; and uses specific criteria to
select and collect works for a portfol o and student exh b ts.