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ART
Art History AP
This course is designed to provide an understanding and appreciation of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within historical and cultural contexts from a global perspective. Students will study 250 College Board required works of art in-depth from prehistory to contemporary culture which are divided in ten content areas. The students examine major forms of artistic expression from the past to the present from a variety of global cultures and will know the form, function, content and context of these 250 works. Students learn to look at works of art critically, intelligently, and sensitively, and to analyze what they see. A field trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and/or the Barnes Foundation is part of the curriculum. Many colleges and universities offer advanced placement and/or credit to students who have performed successfully on the AP Art History Examination.
Art and Design-AP (Pre-requisite Drawing II & Painting II)
Students registering for this course select a concentration in drawing, 2D design, or 3D design. Whichever area is chosen, the creation of portfolio is required. Each portfolio consists of three sections: quality, concentration, and breadth of work. Exact deadlines must be met throughout the school year in order to fulfill the requirements of this advanced course. Possible awarding of college credit is based on presentation of the actual portfolio or through submission of slides for the 3D segment. Five summer assignments must be completed by the first day of school. These assignments will be available on the district website.
Digital Arts I (Pre-requisite: Drawing I Preferred)
Do you enjoy art AND technology? Are you interested in taking your artwork into the digital world? We will review and expand your skills using the principles of art and Design beginning with pencil and paper. Then we will use this knowledge to create artwork with various programs on the computer. You will learn to use the Wacom tablet with the Adobe suite, Corell and Sketchbook programs. Possible projects include creating comics, illustrations, logo and/or concert poster, short animations and more. A weekly sketchbook assignment is required for this course in order to improve your observation and drawing skills.
Digital Arts II (Pre-requisite: Digital Arts I)
The fundamental and unique principles of three-dimensional art are analyzed in a variety of constructive experiences. Concepts of space, movement, mass, volume, and the qualities of materials are explored within an enduring ideas framework, connecting the art-making to issues and experiences found in our world throughout time and across cultures. Constructive materials may include clay, cardboard, paper, paper-mache, wire, plaster and found objects. Sketchbook assignments will be given bi-weekly to build upon skills and concepts that the students are learning in class. Written responses will be incorporated into the lessons as well. This class is ideal for students who like to build and construct as well as investigate new ways to create three-dimensional art.
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grades: 10-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grades: 11-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grades: 10-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grades: 10-12
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