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______________________________ PREREQUISITES FOR AP/HONORS COURSES ______________________________
HONORS STUDIO ART & AP STUDIO ART
To be admitted to the Honors Art Studio course students must have the following:
1. Have taken Honors 3D and Honors Drawing as prerequisite. OR Drawing and one other art class, Honors 2D suggested. Graphic Design and Photo I, Prerequisite: any two arts of photography classes
2. Recommendation from art or photography teacher.
3. In case a student has not done (1) above, he/she needs to present an art portfolio and have a teacher interview to ensure the class is a good fit.
To be admitted to an AP Studio Art course students must have the following:
1. Have previously completed a Honors Studio Art class.
2. Presentation of portfolio of 10 original art works developed by student.
3. Interview with AP Studio Art teacher.
AP ART HISTORY
To be admitted to the AP Art History course students must have the following:
1. Demonstrate above grade level reading skills according to standardized tests.
2. Interview with the teacher.
3. Recommendation from a social studies teacher.
_______________________________________________SUPPLIES______________________________________________
________________________________________COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ________________________________________
DRAWING 9 - 12
FIN140 0.5 credit
This course is an introduction to basic drawing techniques. Gesture, scribbles, and contour drawing will be applied to different figures. The students will be exercising the right side of the brain as they draw what they really see instead of what they know. Various media will be used including charcoal, pastels, pencil and pen, as well as ink. Proportion, line, volume, composition and shadow will be addressed through positive and negative space drawing, studying dark and light, and learning to observe.
No prerequisite.
PAINTING LAB II 10 - 12
FIN172 0.5 credit
This is a semester class where the students will continue to have the opportunity to understand painting I in the contemporary world as a visual thinking process. In this class students will mainly explore abstraction studying painters like, Kandinsky, Pollock, Rothko, De Kooning, using different media, like watercolors, acrylic paint, tempera paint and oil paint.
Prerequisite: Any HS Arts Class.
PHOTOGRAPHY I 9 - 12
FIN300 0.5 credit
This class is designed for beginners who wish to understand the principles of Photography and their creative potential within the darkroom. Topics will include: camera handling, film selection and characteristics, film speed, fstops, shutter speeds, and metering for proper exposure. As students begin to feel comfortable with their equipment, the class will move to aesthetic considerations: choice of subject matter, composition and lighting. Slide presentations will introduce students to the incredible diversity of the photographic medium. Students in this class will learn to take pictures and develop them with basic black and white techniques. This is a practical and theoretical course.
Student must have his/her own traditional 35mm camera as a prerequisite
PHOTOGRAPHY III 11 - 12
FIN320 0.5 credit
In this course, students will be required to elaborate these projects:
For each of these, students must support their work by writing an essay. During the second quarter of the semester, students will use different programs such as Adobe Photoshop to create their digital portfolio. This course can count as ½ credit in Fine Arts or Technology.
Student must have his/her own traditional 35mm camera.
Prerequisite: Photo II
INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY OF ART AND CULTURE 9 - 12
FIN260 0.5 credit
The History of Art and Culture course seeks to develop a critical vision of diverse historic and cultural processes that were vital for the development of art in all its forms. The course presents students with a unique opportunity to learn about the complex ties that interlock history and culture. Students will delve into the patterns and relationships that exist between various areas of knowledge. Throughout the course, students will examine and analyze the most representative manifestations of art since the beginning of time. The course looks to develop expertise in the visual identification of art and a keen sense of the period and context in which the artwork was created. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the techniques employed by the artists as well as the importance of art patrons, politics, and religion. The course focuses on the relationship between artist and society in order to understand art as a manifestation of the spirit of its time period. The History of Art and Culture is an elective course which can be applied toward credits in Fine Arts or Social Studies. It is a great introduction and preparation for AP Art History. This course can count as a Fine Arts or Social Studies elective.
No prerequisite.
__________ HONORS & AP COURSES ________
AP ART HISTORY 10 - 12 A & B
FIN250/FIN251 0.5 credit each
Prerequisites: None
Summer work: None
Average workload: 3-4 hours per week
This course is intended for students who love art, history and humanities and for all students who want to study architecture, art or design.
The AP Art History course should engage students at the same level as a college art history survey course. Such a course involves critical thinking and students should develop understanding and knowledge of diverse historical and cultural contexts of art. In the course, students will examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression from the past and the present in a variety of cultures. The course covers art from the prehistoric period though postmodernism and is designed to provide students with the same material covered in an introductory college course in art history. Students will gain knowledge of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within diverse historical and cultural contexts. Students will examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression form the past and present and from a variety of European and non European cultures. While the course does not assume prior training or seek primarily to identify students who will major in art history in college, it does require a high degree of commitment to academic work and to the purposes of a program designed to meet college standards. Students who have done well in other courses in the humanities, such as history and literature, are specially encourage to enroll. The AP Art History course prepares students to take the AP Art History Exam. This course can count as 1.0 credit in Fine Arts or Social Studies.
AP STUDIO ART 12 (A & B)
FIN244/FIN245 (2D Design)
FIN226/FIN227 (3D Design)
FIN228/FIN229 (Drawing)
The Advanced Placement Studio Art class is a one year college level course offered to 12th grade students. This course is designed for serious art students who are interested in the practical experience of art. Students are expected to address different issues in art and to actively engage in producing their own artwork. Each student is required to submit a portfolio for evaluation at the end of the school year to the College Board. Students need to attend AP Studio Art Lab after school once a week.
AP 2D Design
Prerequisites: PreAp/Honors Studio Art 2D design
Summer work: None
Average workload: 4 hours per week.
This course is intended for students who are in 12th grade and are serious art students who are interested in the practical experience of art. Students are expected to address different issues in art and to actively engage in producing their own artwork.
AP 3D Design
Prerequisites: Drawing class and any other studio art class such as Creative Lab, Painting Lab or 3d Sculpture
Summer work: A portfolio that shows student’s work and artistic statement may be submitted for approval.
Average workload: 6-8 hours per week.
This course is intended for students who are interested in developing a high level of understanding of visual communication and have the experience to be immersed in a creative artistic process.
AP Drawing
Prerequisites: Drawing class and any other studio art class such as Creative Lab, Painting Lab or 3d Sculpture
Summer work: A portfolio that shows student’s work and artistic statement may be submitted for approval.
Average workload: 6-8 hours per week.
This course is intended for students who are interested in developing a high level of understanding of visual communication and have the experience to be immersed in a creative artistic process.
This course can count as ½ credit in Fine Arts or Technology.
SCULPTURE 10 - 12
FIN200 0.5 credit
This course is a hands-on approach to the world of sculpture and 3D art practices. Students will analyze how space, architecture and objects shape our culture while exploring main sculpture and installation art concepts. During the semester, the students will have the opportunity to apply traditional practices such as modeling, carving, casting and assemblage in different media like clay, wire and plaster. Concepts like space, volume, abstraction, and representation will be addressed.
No prerequisite.
PAINTING LAB 9 - 12
FIN171 0.5 credit
This is a one semester class where the students will have the opportunity to understand painting in the contemporary world as a visual thinking process. Students will experiment with techniques such as watercolors, charcoal, acrylic paint, oil painting and ink. During the semester we will study different styles of art and different areas of knowledge band culture that are critical components of the contemporary practices
No prerequisite.
VISUAL CREATIVE LAB 10 - 12
FIN135 0.5 credit
This course is designed for students who are interested in thinking themselves and the world they live in through the PRACTICE of art. Students will explore how to develop a visual display from concepts and/or thinking processes. Creative methods are based on conceptual and contemporary practices, such as using non-traditional media to achieve drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, installations, site specific or video installations, using all type of materials as well as recycled materials. Students will explore different materials during the semester to understand sensations and possibilities for communication. We fold, we abstract and poeticize, we squeeze, we maneuver energies, we make waves, we collect and expand, and we obsess. There are many choices to be made. The artistic process can occur from daily practices. The exciting thing about working with these operations in relation to material and visual language is the potential for opening up our imagination, and it is important because we need to imagine alternative ways for being in the world.
No prerequisite.
PHOTOGRAPHY II 10 - 12
FIN310 0.5 credit
Students in this class will expand their understanding of visual culture by studying the photographic Psychology. Students will incorporate the influence of a specific topic into their own ideas. During the second quarter of the semester, students will use different programs such as Adobe Photoshop to create their digital portfolio. Photography is psychology. Why? Because understanding the visual image is understanding the realm in which the psyche of the photographer and viewer intersect. Psychological principles about perception, emotion, creativity, personal identity, interpersonal communication, and human relationships help explain how we create visual images, how we share them, and how people react to what they see. Psychology can also help clarify the personality and social factors that shape the vocation and avocation of photography. This course can count as ½ credit in Fine Arts or Technology.
Student must have his/her own traditional 35mm camera.
Prerequisite: Photo I
FASHION AND CLIMATE CHANGE 10 - 12
FIN426 0.5 credit
Learn how to use art with a purpose and create a meaningful lifestyle. Learn how to express who you are by designing your own clothes and at the same time learn about alternative lifestyle options that will make a positive impact on the environment. In this class you will learn the basics of sewing and how to sew your own clothes, repurpose old clothing to create updated designs, and create your own designs. You will learn about the Fast Fashion industry and alternative eco friendly options. Students will get the chance to share their clothing with the CNG community to promote sustainability at school. This course will not only impact your school life, but your future and the future of the earth.
No prerequisite.
__________ HONORS & AP COURSES ________
HONORS STUDIO ART
10 - 12
FIN234/FIN235 (2D Design)
FIN236/FIN237 (3D Design)
FIN218/FIN219 (Drawing) 0.5 credit each
These classes are prerequisites for the Advanced Placement Studio Art Classes. They are intended for students who plan to take Advanced Placement Studio Art in 12th grade. They are academic courses that will review and reinforce drawing skills as well as basic art concepts and elements of design with the goal of preparing students for AP Studio Art.
Honors 2D Design: Students will work on black & white photography, lighting techniques, digital photography, graphic design, different techniques of illustration and mix media. After this intense experimentation, students are challenged to begin their studio art portfolio. This course can count as ½ credit in Fine Arts or Technology.
Prerequisite: Photography I, and Graphic Design.
Honors 3D Design: The 3D portfolio is based on the application of principles of design in a variety of materials, so students may explore different medias (ceramics, plaster, iron, etc) while addressing a variety of approaches to investigation of 3D design principles such as spacial unity, balance, emphasis, contrast, rhythm, repetition, proportion/scale, etc.
Credit in Industrial Design / Makerspace and in Drawing or other visual art course.
The Honors drawing portfolio addresses the understanding of a range of drawing concerns that includes drawings from observation, work with inventive and non inventive forms, effective use of light and shade, various spatial systems and expressive mark making. Students must develop this skills within every creation for their portfolios.
Prerequisite: Drawing and one other visual art class.