This course is designed to be an overview course of art activities in 2D art experiences in various 2D art media.

ART/2-D COMPREHENSIVE 2
Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Art/2-D Comprehensive I
01013100 .5 Credit

This course is a continuation of Art/2D Comprehensive I. The student will further develop skills learned in Art/2D Comp I, both in the areas of producing artworks and in evaluating and criticizing artworks done by others.

PORTFOLIO I
Grades 11-12
Prerequisites and teacher approval required
01093100 1 Credit

This course is geared to the advanced art student who has completed all course offerings in his/her desired area of interest or concentration. This course may be taken with concentrations in the following: drawing and/or painting and ceramics. The specific curricula, with goals and assignments, for these courses are written by the student with input by the instructor. This course is designed to be highly individualized programs of studio experiences. The work done in this course is evaluated in a variety of ways including extensive self-critiques. It is recommended that department head and teacher approval be given before the student is admitted into this course.

PORTFOLIO 2
Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: Portfolio I and teacher approval
01093200 1 Credit

This is an advanced level course in portfolio preparation. Students will concentrate in producing quality works for selection/ preparation/presentation in a portfolio format. The student will be required to participate in various critiques, evaluations and exhibitions. The ultimate goal of this course is to complete a finished portfolio.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART-DRAWING
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: C or better in two art courses and
teacher recommendation
01043000 1 Credit

The purpose of this course is to give advanced students the opportunity to develop quality, concentration, discipline, and breadth in drawing.

CERAMICS/POTTERY 1
Grades 9-12
01023000 1 Credit
01023005 .5 Credit

These courses are designed for the student who wants to learn the medium of clay and the art of pottery. Students will learn the basic vocabulary, tools, and methods of producing good ceramic pieces. The student will also learn the various methods and processes of glazing and firing.

CERAMICS/POTTERY 2
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: Ceramics and Pottery I
01023100 1 Credit
01023105 .5 Credit

These courses are designed for the advanced student in ceramics. The student will learn advanced designing, building, forming, and decorating techniques. Some knowledge of the used of ceramics and its history will be gained, as well as methods and criteria for judging good pottery.

CERAMICS/POTTERY 3
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Ceramics/Pottery 1 and 2 and
teacher recommendation
01023200 1 Credit
01023205 .5 Credit

These courses are designed for the advanced student in ceramics. The student will learn advanced designing, building, forming, and decorating techniques. Some knowledge of the used of ceramics and its history will be gained, as well as methods and criteria for judging good pottery.

DRAW/PAINT 1
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Art 2D 1 and 2
01043200 1 Credit
01043205 .5 Credit

This course is designed to teach the student the basic fundamentals of drawing and composition. The student is exposed to a variety of drawing and painting media and learns techniques peculiar to these various media. The student will develop his/her ability to see and learn techniques to visually communicate what he/she sees to others through the drawing and painting media.

DRAW/PAINT 2
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: Art 2D 1 and 2 and Draw/Paint 1
01043300 1 Credit
01043305 .5 Credit

This course is designed to further the fine arts student’s development of abilities in drawing and painting. Included in this curriculum are continuing experiences in drawing media and techniques and an introduction to various painting media such as opaque and transparent watercolor.

CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY I
Grades 9-12
01083100 .5 Credit

Photography is designed to be an entry-level course working strictly with black and white film and a 35- millimeter single lens reflex camera.

CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY 2
Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Creative Photography I
01083200 .5 Credit

This course is designed to give the student photographer further opportunity to study advanced techniques in camera and darkroom work.