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FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT (VISUAL ART) 700 Discovering Art 701 Art I 702 Art II 703 Art III 704 Art IV 705 A.P.Studio Art 706 Fine Traditional Crafts 707 Ceramics I 708 Ceramics-Advanced 709 Innovations in Art 710 Drawing, Painting, Printmaking

700 Discovering Art Credit .5 Periods Per Week 5 (90min.) Prerequisite: none Discovering Art is an experiential art course designed to provide students with basic art production, art history, art criticism, and art aesthetic applications. The reading, writing, listening, and discussion of fine art will lead to the exploration of the elements and principles of art and the exploration of art skills such as drawing, painting, printmaking, collage and sculpture.
 * 1) of weeks: 9 (67.5 hours) Grade Levels: 9-12

701 Art I Credit 1 Periods Per Week 5 (90min.) Prerequisite: none Art I is a studio course designed for the student exploring a career in the visual arts. Initially, this course focuses on the technical skill of drawing, utilizing the text __Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain__  by Betty Edwards. Elements of Art, Principles of Design, Art History, and Aesthetics are the basis of the course curriculum. As the semester progresses, emphasis is placed on the creative application of ideas in a variety of traditional and non-traditional media. From the beginning students are encouraged to make choices based on individual artistic vision. Reflective writing is a large part of the process. Reading, writing, and math are fully integrated into the course.
 * 1) of weeks: 18 (135 hours) Grade Levels: 9-12

Art II Credit: 1 Periods Per Week 5 (90min.) Prerequisite: Art 1 Art II is designed to refine career exploration for the serious visual arts student. Continued emphasis on creative problem solving, skill development, and applied knowledge will be a part of the curriculum, of which reading, writing, and math are a natural fit. Betty Edwards texts on the creative process with emphasis on exercises to enhance creativity will be utilized. Creating works in a series is also a focus of Art II. Elements of Art, Principles of Design, Art History, and Aesthetics will be the framework of all discussion and writing throughout the course. Continued work on personal individual artistic vision and reflective writing will be a large part of the process.
 * 1) of weeks: 18 (135 hours) Grade Levels: 9-12

Art III Credit: 1 Periods Per Week 5 (90min.) Prerequisite: Art II In Art III the serious visual arts student continues to define and refine their personal individual artistic vision. Continued emphasis on creative problem solving, skill development, and applied knowledge will be a part of the curriculum, of which reading, writing, and math are a natural fit. Betty Edwards texts on the creative process with emphasis on exercises to enhance creativity will be utilized.Students primarily work on an individual contract basis. Creating works and organizing an art portfolio for admission to college is also a focus of Art III. The writing of a personal artist’s statement is the final exam.
 * 1) of weeks: 18 (135 hours) Grade Levels: 10-12

Art IV Credit: 1 Periods Per Week 5 (90min.) Prerequisite: Art III Art IV is an advanced course that meets during the same time slot and format as Art III. Betty Edwards texts on the creative process with emphasis on exercises to enhance creativity will be utilized.Students are expected to be highly self-motivated as they work on their agreed upon contracts and prepare for post-graduate art studies.
 * 1) of weeks: 18 (135 hours) Grade Levels: 10-12

Advanced Placement Studio Art Periods Per Week 5 (90min.) Prerequisite: Art IV and portfolio review A.P. Studio Art is an independent study offered to students capable of college level work. The rigorous nature of this course requires the completion of at least 24 valid works of art, and other research and writing assignments that meet college level standards. Daily homework is expected. At the end of the course, the student will present a portfolio in one of the following disciplines: Drawing Portfolio, 3-D Design Portfolio or 2-D Design Portfolio. Students with exceptional talent and ability may complete 2 of the portfolios offered.
 * 1) of weeks: 18 (135 hours) Grade Levels:11-12

Ceramics I credit: .5 Periods Per Week 5 (90min.) Prerequisite: none In this course students will learn the basics of creative ceramics, by exploring this versatile medium in the context of the elements of art, art history and cultural ideas, concepts of art criticism and aesthetics. We will be using traditional tools for hand building and as well as the potter’s wheel. Plan to be disciplined and focused in this class as you learn new skills. Be prepared to get dirty, everyday.
 * 1) of weeks: 9 (67.5 hours) Grade Levels: 9-12

Ceramics Advanced credit: .5 Periods Per Week 5 (90min.) Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 Students will continue to refine the potter’s skills at the wheel and hand building. Working in a series, creating tea pots and other assembled pieces, creating sets of dishes, wet-cut mosaics, sculptures, and other creative uses for the medium will be explored through student interests and choices. Students will primarily work on an individual contract basis. Exploring career options and post-graduate ceramics programs, and organizing an art portfolio is also a focus of upper level ceramics. The writing of a personal artist’s statement is the final exam.
 * 1) of weeks: 9 (67.5 hours) Grade Levels: 9-12

Fine Traditional Crafts Credit .5 Periods Per Week 5 (90min.) Prerequisite: none In this hands-on course students will explore the fine traditional crafts of our region and the world. Fiber arts (weaving, soft sculpture, batik), metal work (copper forging, pewter casting), stained glass, and basketry to name a few. The Pennsylvania Standards for Art provide the framework and reading, writing, and math are a natural fit for integration in this curriculum. History and aesthetics are integral to the creation these crafts and the discussion around them.
 * 1) of weeks: 9 (67.5 hours) Grade Levels: 9-12

Innovations in Art credits .5 prerequisites- Periods Per Week 5 (90min.) Prerequisite: at least one other .5 or 1 credit visual arts course is recommended, but not required This course is for the highly motivated visual art student interested in exploring new and non-traditional media. Digital cameras (still and video), an ipad, a netbook, a document camera and an LCD projector are available for classroom use (through a federal grant form the IU (Arts Educator 2.0). Through inspiration from our Visual Culture and study of contemporary artists, students will find inspiration and create installation/ performance “happenings”. The Pennsylvania Standards for Art provide the framework and reading, writing, and math are a natural fit for integration in this curriculum.
 * 1) of weeks: 9 (67.5 hours) Grade Levels: 9-12

Drawing, Painting, Printmaking credit: .5 Periods Per Week 5 (90min.) Prerequisite: none This course is for anyone, even if you think you cannot draw! Drawing is a skill you get better at with guidance and practice. If you learned to write your letters and numbers, you can learn to draw. This course focuses on the technical skill of drawing, utilizing the text __Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain__  by Betty Edwards. Elements of Art, Principles of Design, Art History, and Aesthetics are the basis of the course curriculum. Research has shown that drawing is a global skill which utilizes your whole brain and makes you smarter! If you have always liked art, but feel you are not good enough, this class is for you.
 * 1) of weeks: 9 (67.5 hours) Grade Levels: 9-12

