Ceramics IIIGrade Levels: 9-12Term: SemesterCredits: .5Prerequisite: Ceramics IIThis course is designed for the experienced ceramic student, who would like to continue with ceramics in a more independent fashion. During the semester, students…
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Ceramics II
This course continues to allow students the opportunity to experience either ceramic style while developing further into a confident potter. Students will complete teacher inspired projects that introduce additional understanding of clay and glazes. During the semester students will assist the teacher in loading and programming the kiln during the semester.
Ceramics I
Students will have the opportunity to work with hand building or a combination of styles to complete the requirements for this course. Either option will strengthen a student’s prior knowledge of construction techniques.. Students will increase their glazing and firing knowledge and learn the basics of a kiln. Relevant artists/movements will again be investigated as students enhance their abilities to discuss and critique their pottery.
Painting II
Students will dive deeper into color theory while developing a personal painting style. Students will further their understanding of the elements of art while developing a firm comprehension of how the principles of art are used within paintings. Students will create paintings from observation including but not limited to still lifes, landscapes, and figure studies. To truly develop an appreciation of paintings, students will study relative artists/movements and enhance their abilities to discuss various works of art.
Painting I
This course will explore multiple painting techniques using a variety of water-based mediums. Color theory and design concepts will be incorporated through different styles and techniques, including but not limited to still life, landscape, and collage. Relevant artists/movements will be investigated as students enhance their abilities to discuss and critique works of art.
Drawing II
Students will dive further into the elements of art including but not limited to shape, form, value, texture, line, and space. An emphasis is placed on drawing from observation using still lifes, landscapes, and figure studies to gain a better understanding of the principles of design.
Comics, Illustration, and Animation
Explore the design concepts and artistic principles of illustration, comics, and animation. Learn the complete workflow for designing, inking, and coloring comic book/graphic novel illustrations as you develop unique character designs, develop the ability to illustrate your own stories, and learn the basics of traditional and stop-motion animation.
Foundations of Art
In this introductory course students explore a variety of ways to make art, including: photography, drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, and sculpture. Students will study the Elements of Art along with the Principles of Design as they create works of art based on the techniques listed above. During this course, students will complete art history investigations while also developing their basic skills associated with discussing and critiquing artwork.
Students who are considering an art focus during high school should take the year-long Studio 1 course.
Web Design
Web Design is a project-based course in which students learn how to build websites using the programming languages HTML and CSS, and Bootstrap front-end toolkit. By the end of this course, students will be able to explain how web pages are developed and viewed on the Internet, analyze and fix errors in existing websites, and create their very own multi-page websites. Students will learn the foundations of user interface design, rapid prototyping and user testing, and will work together to create professional, mobile responsive websites.
Video Production I
The overall purpose of this course is for students to become acquainted with a professional understanding of the process of video planning, editing, and production with application of this understanding in the form of independent, paired, and group film projects. Students will gain experience with audio and video recording, as well as editing. Additional focus will be given to readings, assignments, and critiques that will help students understand the filming purpose, process, and product. This course will give students a basic understanding of video production from concept through publication using video cameras and industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere and Audition