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Lodi Unified School District 77

Course Catalog

Visual and Performing Arts

Art 1 CP 285010

BCHS, IHS,
LHS, MHS, 9-12 10 Fine Art, F N
THS Lang, CTE
Offered At Grades Credits College Credit Pre/Co-Req AP/H Grad Req A-G Repeatable CTE Pathway

This is an introductory art course. This course is an overview of basic drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking. Each of these
areas of study are examined for one quarter. Design, composition, and problem solving within the arts are emphasized. Art History is
included and introduced, as it is relevant to the assigned projects.

Art 2 CP 285110
BCHS, IHS,
LHS, MHS, 10-12 10 Fine Art, F N
THS Lang, CTE
Offered At Grades Credits College Credit Pre/Co-Req AP/H Grad Req A-G Repeatable CTE Pathway

This course is a continuation of Introduction to Art elaborating on the basic elements. Work in this class is based specifically on classical
elements of art: line, shape, texture, color, and value. Other projects involve the principles of art: balance, unity, rhythm, and
selectivity. Watercolor, pen and ink, silk-screening, along with collage and three-dimensional work is included.

Art 3 CP 285215

BCHS,IHS,
LHS, MHS, 11-12 10 Fine Art, F Y
THS Lang, CTE
Offered At Grades Credits College Credit Pre/Co-Req AP/H Grad Req A-G Repeatable CTE Pathway

This art class is designed for students with a strong interest in art. Advanced drawing techniques, watercolor, and oil painting media
will be investigated. A more in-depth examination of sculpture and printmaking will be offered. This course may be repeated for credit.

AP Art History 292016

Fine Art,
THS 10-12 10 AP F N
Lang, CTE
Offered At Grades Credits College Credit Pre/Co-Req AP/H Grad Req A-G Repeatable CTE Pathway

AP Art History is an introduction to interpreting and analyzing the visual arts. The main goal of the course is to help students
understand and appreciate key examples of architecture, sculpture, and painting as evidence in history.

AP Studio Art Drawing Portfolio 287216

Fine Art,
MHS 11-12 10 Y AP F N
Lang, CTE
Offered At Grades Credits College Credit Pre/Co-Req AP/H Grad Req A-G Repeatable CTE Pathway

This course is designed to address a broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. The course emphasizes making art as an on-
going process that involves the student in informed and critical decision making. Light and shade, line quality, rendering of form,
composition, surface manipulation, and illusion of depth are drawing issues addressed through a variety of means. Works may include
painting, printmaking and mixed media, as well as abstract, observational, and inventive works. This course meets the graduation
requirement and the UC and CSU Visual and Performing Arts requirement. Prerequisite: Advanced Art with a grade of “B” or better,
portfolio review and instructor recommendation.