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Visual Arts Electives

Visual Art Comp I/II (2D/3D Art): This is a beginning level art class and pre-requisite for all advanced art classes.
Develop two-dimensional art skills (drawing, painting, and design) and three-dimensional art skills (pottery,
sculpture, and mixed media).

Drawing & Painting I / II*: This is an advanced art course exploring a variety of drawing, painting, and
printmaking techniques in a range of materials, styles, and subject matter.
*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Visual Art Comp I/II and teacher approval are required.

Graphics I / II*: This is an advanced art course focusing on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create a variety of
computer-based artwork and designs.
*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Visual Art Comp I/II and teacher approval are required.

Photography I / II*: This is an advanced art course exploring digital and film photography, including the use of
Photoshop and a traditional darkroom. A camera is required.
*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Visual Art Comp I/II and teacher approval are required.

Sculpture I/II: This is an advanced art course where students develop their skills using clay and a variety of
three-dimensional materials. Students will learn advanced hand-building and pottery wheel throwing techniques.
*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Visual Art Comp I/II and teacher approval are required.

*See AP Course list for additional expectations of our AP Art options.*
AP Drawing/AP 2D Art & Design*: The submission of a portfolio is required. Works could include graphic design,
typography, digital imaging, photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, and more.
*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Visual Art Comp I/II and completion of either Drawing Painting I,
Graphics I, or Photography I and teacher approval are required.

AP 3D Art & Design*: The submission of a portfolio is required. Works should include a body of 3D artwork
including pottery and sculpture.
*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Visual Art Comp I/II and Sculpture I and teacher approval are
required.