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Visual and Performing Arts
COURSE: FINE ART I
COURSE CODE: BFA1
PREREQUISITE: FINE ARTS I or Teacher Approval GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits UC/CSU Subject: F Materials Cost: $100 or more
Fine Art I is a beginning level art class and is recommended as a prerequisite for all other fine art classes. The focus of this course is drawing and the primary mediums include colored pencil, graphite, and charcoal, pen, and ink. A variety of subjects and techniques will be taught including contour drawing, blending and shading to achieve realistic rendering, color theory, landscapes, perspective, portraits, elements and principle of design, and cartooning. Students will be exposed to art history as well.
COURSE: FINE ART II
COURSE CODE: BFP2
PREREQUISITE: FINE ARTS I or Teacher Approval GRADES: 10, 11, 12
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits UC/CSU Subject: F Materials Cost: $100 or more
Fine Art II is a second level art class. The majority of students have taken Fine Art I and/or outside art classes. Fine Art II builds upon many of the techniques learned in Fine Art I such as color theory, elements and principles of design, landscapes, portraits, perspective, etc. The focus of this course is painting and the primary mediums include watercolor and acrylic. Advanced drawing techniques such as pen and ink will be taught as well. Art history is commonly intertwined with the lessons.
COURSE: GRAPHIC DESIGN
CALABASAS ONLY
COURSE CODE: WRPD PREREQUISITE: None
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits UC/CSU Subject: F GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course explores historical styles to contemporary trends in the global field of design. With the awareness of design solutions throughout history in various cultures, students will understand the impact of the arts and design in shared human experiences. Students will also learn elements and principles of design to enhance their problem solving skills, artistic vision, and style in projects like poster, logos, magazine layouts, and advertisements. Learning the three main industry standard computer software programs will provide students with knowledge of the professional environment and responsibilities of graphic designers.
COURSE: STUDIO ART: 2-D YEAR COURSE: 10 credits COURSE CODE: BYPC UC/CSU Subject: F PREREQUISITE: Fine Arts I & II & teacher recommendation Grades 11, 12 Materials cost: $100 or more
Fulfills High School Visual and Performing Arts or General Elective. This third year level Fine Arts class focuses on creating a two-dimensional Advanced Placement portfolio. Students create a "concentration," and make 6 pieces of art that relate to this personal artistic theme. These 6 pieces