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dimensional media. The lab fee for the course includes and imagination. Students will explore a variety of
the cost of the basic materials and supplies needed. mixed media and drawing techniques including;
Lab Fee: $22.00 graphite, colored pencil, scratchboard, charcoal,
pastels, pen and ink, printmaking and more. The
CERAMICS projects will help students develop technical skills and
communicate personal expressions through their work.
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12) (Approximately $15 - $30 in additional supplies may be
needed depending on student projects)
In Creative Ceramics (1 semester class), students will Lab Fee: $26.00
learn basic skills and technical knowledge of traditional Prerequisite: “B-” average or better in Art 1
hand building methods: Pinch form, Coil, Slab
construction, basic throwing skills on the pottery wheel, ADVANCED DRAWING
and will use various methods of decorating and glazing
while assessing ceramic form and design through (1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 10-12)
cultural and historical connections. Students are
expected to demonstrate growth in problem solving, Advanced Drawing is designed for students who have
and controlling the properties of clay to develop forms, previously taken Mixed Media with Drawing and Design
strengthening artistic expression and critical thinking. or Art II. Students will explore a variety of advanced
Both historical and contemporary trends in ceramics are drawing techniques, observational skills and personal
studied through research and in –class presentations. expression. Mediums used will vary from pencil, ink,
Students are expected to express themselves through charcoal, pastels, scratch board, print making and mixed
visual, verbal and written formats. Students may need media. Students will be challenged to make individual
to purchase additional items for projects that go choices about media used to complete projects in their
beyond the course requirements. own personal style. Portraiture, figure drawing from
clothed models, still lifes and landscapes are among the
Lab Fee: $35.00 many subjects that may be explored. (Approximately
Prerequisite: “B-” average or better in Art 1 $15 - $30 in additional supplies may be needed
depending on student projects)
CREATIVE CRAFTS
Lab Fee: $26.00
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12) Prerequisite: “B-” average or better in Art 1
Learn how to look at things in a new and inventive way! CREATIVE PAINTING
Take common objects and turn them into art
masterpieces. This class is designed to expose students (1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 10-12)
to various processes, techniques and methods related
to crafts. Students will explore art history as it relates This course is designed for students who have
to various crafts and cultures and also learn the process previously taken Mixed Media with Drawing and Design
used to create different crafts. A variety of media will be or Art II. Students will work with watercolor, acrylic, oil
used and combined to create projects. (Approximately and mixed media while exploring techniques such as
$10 - $20 in additional supplies may be needed layering, wet into wet, texturing, glazing and more.
depending on student projects) Students will learn how various colors are made and
Lab Fee: $27.00 how color effects emotions. While creating personal
Prerequisite: “B-” average or better in Art 1 and original art, students will experiment with different
media, approaches and styles. (Approximately $10 - $30
MIXED MEDIA W/ DRAWING & DESIGN in additional supplies may be needed depending on
student projects)
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12)
Lab Fee: $30.00 plus supplies
Students will explore different approaches to drawing Prerequisite: “B-” average or better in Art 1
while rendering from real life, pictures, masterworks,
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