STUDIO IN ART 2D

Half Year | .5 Credit | Grades 9-12

Studio Art 2D is a single semester foundation course which satisfies ½ of the required 1 unit of credit in the arts. It is a basic foundation course focusing on the elements and principles of design, aesthetic awareness, problem solving and developing observation and technical skills. Students will apply these skills, through authentic assessments, while connecting their art to artists and art styles from the late 19th century to the late 20th century. A variety of media will be explored through the two-dimensional medium of drawing, painting, collage and printmaking. Craftsmanship and creativity will be encouraged through the student’s individual approach to the materials.

STUDIO IN ART 3D

Half Year | .5 Credit | Grades 9-12

Studio Art 3D is a single semester foundation course which satisfies ½ of the required 1 unit of credit in the arts. This course explores the Art Elements and Principles of Design through the production of sculptural works using a range of tools, materials, techniques, and ideas. Emphasis is placed on process and craftsmanship through skill development, observation, experimentation, and critique. Analysis of historical, cultural and contemporary art will broaden students’ understanding of the artistic process, fuel ideas, and empower them in seeing and interpreting the world around them.

CERAMICS I

Half Year | .5 Credit | Grades 10-12

Prerequisite: Studio in Art 3D

Ceramics I will introduce students to the basic tools and methods used to form, glaze, decorate, and fire ceramic sculpture and pottery. Students learn the fundamental hand-building techniques (pinch, coil, and slab), processes and procedures required to create both decorative and functional clay objects. Emphasis will be placed on process and craftsmanship through skill development, observation, experimentation, and critique.

CERAMICS II

Half Year | .5 Credit | Grades 10-12

Prerequisite: Studio in Art 3D and Studio in Ceramics I

In Ceramics II, students will develop proficiency in all ceramic techniques. Assignments in hand building techniques, glaze experimentation, potter’s wheel techniques, kiln loading and firing will give students a broad knowledge of the ceramic arts. Emphasis will be placed on process and craftsmanship through skill development, observation, experimentation, and critique.

STUDIO IN DRAWING & PAINTING I

Half Year | .5 Credit | Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: Studio in Art 2D. Eighth graders who successfully completed Studio Art 2D in the Middle School can take this course in 9th grade.

This advanced course is designed to enrich and enhance the student's experience in two-dimensional art. Students will continue to be exposed to a variety of artists, art styles and media with an emphasis on skill-building in representational art. Various media will be explored and may include the following: drawing in pencil, pen, ink, charcoal; painting with watercolor and acrylic. Student will also be required to maintain a sketchbook for this course in which independent drawing/painting assignments, media experimentations and notes are course expectations.

STUDIO IN DRAWING & PAINTING II

Half Year | .5 Credit | Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: Studio in Art 2D and Studio in Drawing and Painting I. Eighth graders who successfully completed Studio Art 2D in the Middle School and Studio in Drawing & Painting I at the Academy can take this course in 9th grade.

This course is a continuation of the Studio in Drawing & Painting sequence. As students move forward through these electives, they will continue to experiment and gain mastery of various media in representational art. Many of the Drawing & Painting II experiences will build off of lessons learned from the Drawing & Painting I course. Student will continue to maintain a sketchbook, in which independent drawing/painting assignments, media experimentations and notes are course expectations.

STUDIO IN DRAWING & PAINTING III

Half Year | .5 Credit | Grades 10-12

Prerequisite: Studio in Art 2D, Studio in Drawing and Painting I and Studio in Drawing and Painting II.

As students have now successfully completed two courses of the Drawing & Painting sequence, they will now move into a learning environment that continues to offer direct instruction, but with a more independent setting, where an expectation of personal exploration of media and technique is emphasized. Student will continue to maintain a sketchbook, in which independent drawing/painting assignments, media experimentations and notes are course expectations.

SCULPTURE

Half Year | .5 Credit | Grades 10-12

Prerequisite: Studio in Art 3D

The Sculpture course continues to allow students the opportunity to explore three-dimensional design in a range of media, techniques, and processes. Some materials may include: metals, glass, wire, textiles, plaster, paper and found objects in order to develop the creative mind. Emphasis will be placed on process and craftsmanship through skill development, observation, and experimentation. This course is intended for those students that are self-driven and wish to further explore their ideas in a 3D medium.

Digital Media

The Business, Technology, and Visual Arts departments collaborate to offer a coherent Digital Media strand of courses. Each course will build from skills developed in the Introduction to Digital Media course.

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL MEDIA

Half Year | .5 Credit | Grades 9-12

Introduction to Digital Media is the foundation course and prerequisite for all of our Digital Media courses. Throughout the course students will be immersed in Adobe Creative Cloud products and learn the fundamentals of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, Acrobat, and Lightroom. Using these programs, students learn the basics of photo editing, vector graphics, document layout, typography, animation, and video editing. Students will engage in project based assignments that reinforce the tools and processes associated with the design software. This course will fulfill ½ of the 1.0 Art/Music graduation requirement.

GRAPHIC PRODUCTION

Half Year | .5 Credit | Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Media (Strongly Recommended)

Graphic Production will utilize the latest graphic design programs as well as the skills learned in the Introduction to Digital Media Course to create tangible products. State of the art equipment will be used to produce items that are relevant to the current practices in industry. Students will apply practices using a Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) vinyl cutter, a 4 station color t-shirt screen printing press, and photo heat transfer images.

COLLEGE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (FLCC ART 110)

Half Year | .5 Credit | Grades 10-12

Possible 3 college credits through FLCC
Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Media (Strongly Recommended)

Students will learn the power of digital photography and how to improve images using computer software. Digital cameras can perform all the creative techniques that used to be accomplished with film cameras. Units cover a wide variety of topics from photographing people to shooting products for advertising. A strong emphasis is placed on composition, encouraging awareness of the power of visual communication.

COMPUTER ART

Half Year | .5 Credit | Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Media (Strongly Recommended)

This course will reinforce and enhance Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills learned in Introduction to Digital Media. The student will be given design problem assignments that offer an opportunity to explore the features of the software in an aesthetic manner. Various art movements and elements and principles of design will be explored and applied to the production of original student art using both the computer and fine art techniques. Student will also begin to explore the commercial side of computer graphics as a lead into the next course in the sequence, Graphic Design. This course will fulfill ½ of the 1.0 Art/Music graduation requirement.

VIDEO PRODUCTION

Half Year | .5 Credit | Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Media (Strongly Recommended)

Video Production will utilize the latest video recording equipment and editing software to meet today's societal trends. Throughout this course students will learn and apply current cinematography concepts and practices. Sample student projects during the year include high speed recording, movie trailer, Documentary, Current Social Media Video/Challenge, PSA, music parody, news cast. Recording is done with DSLR, HD, and GoPro cameras and accessories. Students will use the industry standard Adobe Premiere Pro video editing software.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Half Year | .5 Credit | Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Media or Computer Art

Students will learn how graphic design impacts life outside of the classroom setting and gain knowledge of the possible career paths associated with this genre. They will utilize specific computer graphics arts programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to create layout designs by manipulating text and images while incorporating the elements and principles of design. Students will focus on completing real-world design problems, in print-based applications, such as editorial designs, magazine layouts, product design, and informational design. This course will fulfill ½ of the 1.0 Art/Music graduation requirement.

IB VISUAL ART HL – YEAR 1 & YEAR 2

Two Full Years | 1 Credit Each | Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Studio in Art 2D & 3D
Possible 3-6 college credits
Cost: IB Subject Fee $124

This is a two year-course option for those students who wish to pursue an in-depth study of the visual arts. This is the first year of the program and students will take this course during their Junior year. Students will be held accountable for the requirements of the course listed above and will be required to complete 240 hours of work for the program (over the two-year time span). This course is a teacher-guided IB course where students will learn to create and complete aspects of the program requirements outlined by the IBO.

Year 2 is for those students who wish to pursue an in-depth study of the visual arts. This is the second year of the program and students will take this course during their Senior year. Students will be held accountable for the requirements of the course listed above and will be required to complete 240 hours of work for the program (over the two-year time span). During this year students will work in a more independent setting while creating and completing aspects of the program components in preparation for the end-of-program exam and art exhibition. Students will focus more on honing skills of interviewing, writing, and language in the area of the visual arts. Additionally, students will be expected to create digital aspects of their IB portfolio and submissions.