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COURSE CODE: WAMT GRADES: 10. 11. 12
PREREQUISITE: Computer Skills Fulfills High School General Elective
Animation Fundamentals is a comprehensive program that introduces the student to the animation industry. Through theory & hands on training, the student will learn art fundamentals, cartooning, animation basics, stop-motion & traditional drawing “style” animation using the computer. The course also covers the history of animation as an art form along with script writing & story development. Consideration is given to the business of animation, as well as production workflow in the studio environment. The second semester places a focus on 3D computer animation & modeling. The class takes a “project” oriented approach where the students bring their own ideas to life. Currently the software packages used are: Keynote, iStopMotion, iMovie, Garageband, Toon- Boom Studio, Animation Master & an optional advanced module for students who wish to explore using Maya.
COURSE: ART HISTORY AP
CALABASAS ONLY
COURSE CODE: BYPP PREREQUISITE: None
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits UC/CSU Subject: F GRADES: 11, 12
Materials Cost: $60/$70 per semester
The AP Art History course is designed as an introductory college course in Art History, focusing on an understanding & knowledge of architecture, sculpture, painting, & other art forms with historical & cultural contexts. An understanding of the elements of art, fundamental art terminology, & technical processes used in the production of art is taught within the AP course. The course covers art from the ancients, the Eastern cultures and the Renaissance to the present day. Students learn to look at works of art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to analyze what they see.
COURSE: CERAMICS 1 COURSE CODE: BCA1 PREREQUISITE: None GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits UC/CSU Subject: F Materials Cost: $75
This class will explore the design possibilities of clay. Students will study in depth the three basic hand building methods: pinch, coil, and slab. Projects will include those for functional and decorative uses. Original ideas and independent contracts are an option. History of ceramics will also be included through reading, slides, and videos.
COURSE: CERAMICS II P YEAR COURSE: 10 credits COURSE CODE: BCP2 UC/CSU: Subject F PREREQUISITE: Ceramics I or one semester of ceramics and teacher approval GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12 Materials Cost: $75
Students will learn advanced methods of hand building in ceramics. Techniques for using the potter’s wheel will be an option for those interested. Students will be encouraged to use their own creative ideas in designing ceramic projects. History of ceramics will be included through reading, slides, videos and written research. Fulfills CSU and UC Visual and Performing Arts requirement.