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Art Elective Courses

Art Elective Courses

For electives that have limited enrollment, priority will be given to upper classmen who need the course to meet graduation, academy or pathway requirements.

Introduction to Art History -No. 709
Grade 10, 11, 12      Year .5       5 Periods          0.5 Credit

This course is designed to the student interested in the history of art from the Paleolithic period through the art of the 20th century.  Theories of art history, aesthetics, historical contexts of art movements, as well as styles of art and stylistic influences on artists are studied.

Introduction to Art – DE*  - No. 711DE
Grade 12        1 Semester       1.0 ASD Credit        3.0 College Credits

ART 101 surveys painting, sculpture, architecture and other related art forms of Western culture with the consideration of the aesthetic, historical, and technical significance of major artistic achievements.

Art I  - No. 711
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12      Year .5       5 Periods          0.5 Credit

Art I is a foundation program in studio art emphasizing the basic skills of drawing, design, and color. Work experiences include basics in two-dimensional artwork.

Art II- No. 712
Prerequisite:  Art I
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12      Year .5       5 Periods          0.5 Credit

Art II is a continuation of the foundation program in studio art that expands the student’s skills in two-dimensional areas. A broad variety of techniques and materials will be explored.

Art III - No. 713
Prerequisite:  Art II
Grade 10, 11, 12      Year .5       5 Periods          0.5 Credit

Art III includes problem-solving units in design, printmaking with an emphasis on drawing and painting. Three-dimensional units may be included such as clay, jewelry, and construction.

Art IV -  No. 714
Prerequisite:  Art III
Grade 10, 11, 12      Year .5       5 Periods          0.5 Credit

Art IV is an expansion of Art III with the addition of aesthetics, art appreciation and philosophy. 

Studio Art – AP* - No. 720A
Prerequisite:  Art I and Art II 
Grade 11,12       Year 1       10 Periods (Dieruff)          1.0 Credit
Grade 11,12       Year 1       5 Periods (Allen)               1.0 Credit

Studio Art Advanced Placement is a course for the highly motivated student interested in the serious study of Art.  Every student will be expected to develop a quality portfolio and meet the standards of evaluation as described in the CEEB Advanced Placement Program.  Students are required to keep an art journal reflecting on their ongoing work and statement of intent with an oral and visual presentation.  Students prepare to take the College Board’s Studio Art Advanced Placement Examination.  This course is run in conjunction with Visual Arts II at Allen and Art III/IV at Dieruff.

Computer Graphics I - No. 726
Grade 10,11,12      Year .5       5 Periods          0.5 Credit

This course develops an awareness of the various photo editing, digital imagery, and creative designing to the work of advertising and publishing as well as in the production of fine art.  Students will be introduced to the most  commonly used programs: Adobe Photoshop using the elements of art and principles of design combined with their personal style.  Various assignments will be given in which students will need to apply their learned knowledge of the  digital and designing skills.  An intermediate knowledge of basic computer processes is required.

Computer Graphics II - No. 726I
Grade 10, 11, 12       Year .5        5 Periods          0.5 Credit

This course is an extension of Computer Graphics I.  It develops an awareness of the various photo editing, digital imagery, and creative designing standards to the work of advertising and publishing as well as in the production of fine art.  Students will be introduced to the most commonly used programs:  Abode Photoshop using the elements of art and principles of design combined with their personal style.  Various assignments will be given in which students will need to apply their learned knowledge of digital and designing skills.  The prerequisite course of Computer Graphics I is required.

The Art Experience – Two Dimensional -No. 7261
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12      Year .5       5 Periods          0.5 Credit

Two Dimensional design is an introductory level course in art that focuses on the basics of design, drawing, and painting. A variety of two dimensional techniques will be explored such as drawing, painting, collage, and printmaking. This course is intended to give an introduction to art.  This course is offered during Early Bird period (pre-homeroom and homeroom) at Allen.

The Art Experience – Three Dimensional I - No. 727
Dieruff Only
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12      Year .5       5 Periods          0.5 Credit

The course is an entry level to three-dimensional design I, focusing on clay, glass, metals, and construction.  These experiences will develop intermediate to advanced skills in the creation of three-dimensional forms and pottery.  With emphasis on studio production, this course is designed to develop higher level thinking, art related technology kills, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics.

Art History – AP* - No. 731
Grade 10, 11, 12      Year 1     5 Periods          1.0 Credit

This course is designed for the highly motivated student interested in the history of art from the Paleolithic period through to art of the 20th century. Theories of art history, aesthetics, historical contexts of art movements, as well as styles of art and stylistic influences on artists are studied in depth. Students are required to complete readings and write papers out of class as assigned. Students prepare to take the College Board’s Art History Advanced Placement Examination.

The Art Experience – Three Dimensional II         No. 728
Dieruff Only
Grade 10, 11, 12      Year .5       5 Periods          0.5 Credit

This course is an extension to three-dimensional design I, focusing on clay, glass, metals and construction.  These experiences will develop intermediate to advanced skills in the creation of three-dimensional forms and pottery.  With emphasis on studio production, this course is designed to develop higher level thinking, art related technology skills, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics.