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Chinese as well. Students will be and painting mediums and tech- This course explores graphic com-
given the option to read and write niques. Students will explore prob- munication from idea development
in either simplified or traditional lems in representation and inter- through the final execution of a
characters. preta- tion leading to individual ex- print worthy design. Through the
pression and a strong use of the understanding of the elements of
principles of composi- tion. Projects art and principles of design as well
FINE ARTS: may include watercolor, oil, acrylic, as the creative process, students
will be encouraged to explore the
charcoal, scratch board, pencil,
VISUAL ARTS 1A/1B and ink. The expression of artists graphic arts using their own crea-
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 past and present will be presented. tive potential that combines art and
Duration: Year Long Course The individual student may pursue technology to communicate ideas.
Credit: 10 Units mediums and techniques at a more Using professional grade software
personal level, while developing a such as Adobe and Microsoft, stu-
In this course, students will use a more academic understand- ing of dents will produce projects such as
wide variety of art media and tech- traditional and contemporary ex- digital drawings, logos, advertise-
niques, and learn the basic ele- pression. Students will be expected ments, posters, letterheads, and
ments of two-dimensional and to produce a quantity and quality of more.
three-dimensional design as they work respective to their level of
relate to individual expression. achievement. Students will main- This course meets the District Fine
tain a portfolio that will include a Arts graduation requirement as well
VISUAL ARTS 2A/2B journal, sketches, and other perti- as the UC/State College “F” re-
nent works of art.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 quirement for acceptance.
Duration: Year Long Course
Credit: 10 Units DRAWING AND PAINTING GRAPHIC DESIGN 2A/2B
2A/2B Grades: 10, 11, 12
Grades: 10, 11, 12 Duration: Year Long Course
This course is designed for stu- Duration: Year Long Course
dents interested in increasing skills Credit: 10 Units
and understanding art techniques Credit: 10 Units
and media. Necessary skills will be This is an advanced course and
emphasized to provide the student In Drawing and Painting 2, stu- provides continued study of the el-
with a perceptual base leading to dents will build on concepts ements of art and the principles of
understanding artistic perception, learned through Drawing and design as they pertain to the crea-
creative expression, historical and Painting 1 to make original art tive process. Further exploration of
cultural context(s); aesthetic valu- based on personal choices, subject a variety of technical, communica-
ing and connections, relations, and matter, and themes to construct a tion, and artistic skills both with and
applications of the visual arts. De- comprehensive art portfolio. Stu- without the use of a computer will
sign, painting, drawing, graphic dents will exhibit a deeper refine- give students the necessary experi
arts, sculpture, and art appreciation ment of artistic skills and ideas and ence required for potential employ-
will be among areas of study. Pro- demonstrate the artistic skills and ment in the graphic design indus-
jects will be assigned to encourage ideas they have developed, re- try. As students gain proficiency,
a higher level of individual creativity fined, and applied. Students will ex- they will be given the opportunity to
and craftsmanship. The art ele- plore a variety of materials and me- design and produce logos, bro-
ments and principles of design diums to achieve desired results of chures, posters, mailers, etc. for
serve as a foundation for each unit art pieces. Students will focus on various groups on campus such as
covered. Selected historical or cul- presenta- tions of work, artist state- administration, choir, band, drama,
tural contexts will be applied with ments, selection process of pieces etc.
attention to analysis, interpretation, to a portfolio, and critical analysis
and judgment of student work, as of work. Assessments will include This course meets the District Fine
well as appreciation of art work self-assessment and reflec- tion, Arts graduation require- ment as
from other cultures and times. Stu- peer-assessment and partner work, well as the UC/State College “F”
dents will maintain a portfolio that collaborative assessments in small requirement for acceptance.
will include a journal, sketches, and groups, class critiques, gallery
other pertinent works of art. walks, and teacher assessment GRAPHIC DESIGN YEAR-
and conferencing. Students will BOOK 1A/1B
DRAWING AND PAINTING also participate in gallery shows Grades: 10, 11, 12
1A/1B featured at school and in local gal- Duration: Year Long Course
leries and will participate in local
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 contests and shows throughout the Credit: 10 Units
Duration: Year Long Course school year.
Credit: 10 Units This course is designed with the
GRAPHIC DESIGN 1A/1B primary function of producing a
This course is designed for stu- Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 yearbook for the total student body
dents with advanced interest in Duration: Year Long Course that is well designed and complete
learning technical skiffs in drawing in its presentation of the school
Credit: 10 Units
year. Incorporating technology,