Recommended Placement: A passing grade for both semesters of Advanced Drawing and Painting. (or teacher approval). Students must submit an application and portfolio. ‘C’ or better required for 1st semester to continue to 2nd semester.
Credits: 10 (Weighted Grade)
College Prep Course
This is an intensive drawing and painting course for students to work toward the development of a comprehensive portfolio which will demonstrate three major components: quality, concentration, and breadth. Portfolios are submitted to the college board in May. Students will expand on their knowledge of the application of the elements and principles of design while working with a variety of media, including pastel, pencil, acrylics, or watercolor. The study of art history will continue through participation in lectures and discussion of fine art reproductions. Discussions will also include conversations about aesthetic concepts and art criticism.
Course Objectives
The student will:
Express original ideas through an understanding of the elements of art and principles of design, as verified by the development and completion of assignments.
Demonstrate advanced skills necessary to work independently with a variety of art media in the development and completion of two dimensional art projects. Additional emphasis will be on good craftsmanship, as verified by completed projects.
Develop the ability to make informed aesthetic judgments about works of art, nature, and objects in the total environment.
Read instructional materials related to art, write and make mathematical computations necessary in assigned activities, as verified by projects.
Participate and display original art work in the school art show.
Develop a portfolio suitable for submission to the College Board by the 1st week of May.
Photograph and digitally edit photos of personal artwork.