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variety of approaches of representation, abstraction, Photography 1 – 280510
and expression are covered. This course meets the 10 Credits Grade(s) 10-12
graduation requirement and the UC and CSU Visual 1 Year Course
and Performing Arts requirement. UC Requirement f
CSU Requirement VAPA
AP Studio Art 3D Design Portfolio - 285416 School Site(s) BCHS, LHS
10 Credits Grade(s) 10 – 12 MHS (9 -12.), THS (9-12)
1 Year Course Description: This course concentrates on the production
UC Requirement f of high-quality, black and white photography, with an
CSU Requirement VAPA emphasis on exhibition work. Film developing,
enlarging, darkroom procedures, camera usage, lighting
School Site(s) MHS techniques, and other technical information are
Description: This is a 3-D Design class for the serious presented through lecture, demonstration, and student
art student. The Advanced Placement Art Program is activities.
designed for students with a strong art background who
seek the challenge of a college-level course. Photography 3 – 280515
10 Credits Grade(s) 10-12
Ceramics 1 – 280010 1 Year Course
10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12 UC Requirement f
1 Year Course CSU Requirement VAPA
UC Requirement f School Site(s) BCHS, LHS (Gr. 11-12),
CSU Requirement VAPA MHS, THS
School Site(s) BCHS, IHS, LHS, MHS, Description: Students in Advanced Photography
THS continue to explore and improve upon the techniques
Description: This course introduces clay work. learned in Introduction to Photography. There is an
Students make projects using pinch, coil, slab, increased opportunity to pursue special projects and
sculpture techniques, and the potter’s wheel. Creative alternative processes, including both silver-based
expression is developed through the study of art photography and digital imaging. This course may be
techniques and traditions of various cultures. Ceramics repeated for additional credit.
intro may not be repeated for credit. Recommended pathway: Successful completion
of Introduction to Photography.
Ceramics 3 - 280015
10 Credits Grade(s) 10-12 Graphic Design 1 - 285510
1 Year Course 10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12
UC Requirement f 1 Year Course
CSU Requirement VAPA UC Requirement f
School Site(s) BCHS, IHS, LHS, MHS, CSU Requirement VAPA
THS School Site(s) BCHS, LHS (10-12 Gr.
Description: Ceramics advanced provides the Only), MHS, THS
opportunity and direction to pursue a variety of Description: This course is a beginning level computer
complex wheel thrown and hand built projects. Greater art and design class. Students study computer
exploration of surface techniques is included. The painting and drawing techniques, color theory,
cultural/historical aspects of ceramic art are composition, typography and digital imaging. Students
incorporated throughout the course. This course may be produce posters, package designs, brochures, ads and
repeated for additional credit. logos. Website design and basic animation techniques
Recommended pathway: Successful completion of may be covered in the second semester.
Ceramics Introduction.

Sculpture 1 – 281210 Graphic Design 3 - 285515
10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12 10 credits Grade(s) 10-12
1 Year Course 1 Year Course
UC Requirement f School Site(s) BCHS, LHS Gr. (11-12),
CSU Requirement VAPA MHS
School Site(s) BCHS (10-12), MHS Description: This course is an advanced level computer
Description: This course is an introduction to design art and design class. Students build on what was
and sculptural techniques to create three-dimensional learned in Beginning Graphic Design 1 and extend their
art forms. Students explore a variety of 3-D art forms knowledge of color theory, composition, typography and
and use numerous materials to create finished artwork. computer painting and drawing techniques. Projects
Art history is incorporated as a point of influence for include posters, package designs, logos, ads and
the students work. Adherence to safety procedures is a brochures which may have direct job applications. Web
requirement due to equipment, materials, and freedom design and animation may be included.
necessary in the classroom. This course may not be Instructor approval recommended or “C” or better. See
repeated for credit. CTE for more graphic design courses.
Recommended pathway: Approval of instructor or
introduction to Art.
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