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FINE ARTS
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AP Studio Art – Drawing 11 , 12 grade
Course Number: 8133 Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Open to juniors and seniors who have taken drawing or painting and passed with a
“B” average and teacher recommendation based on portfolio review. AP Studio Art – Drawing is the
final course in the fine arts development track for extremely dedicated and self-motivated art students. The
class is a chance for the visually gifted to excel and receive recognition on a national scale. It allows
students to compare their work with other high school students throughout the nation and helps them
prepare an excellent portfolio for study at the college level. The teacher will work individually with the
students to plan, organize, and prepare their work. Students will submit a Drawing Portfolio in accordance
with the College Board Advanced Placement Program (Subject Code #029100). Juniors enrolled in this
course will receive credit for “Honors Drawing.” Senior students enrolled in this course will take the AP
exam, for which the College Board charges a fee.
Students enrolled in Advanced Placement course(s) are REQUIRED to take the Advanced Placement
Exam.
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Advanced Drawing & Painting 10 , 11 , 12 grade
Course Number: 8119 Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Painting or Drawing. Advanced Drawing and Painting takes the skills of the students to a
new level. Having mastered the basics in Painting or Drawing, students now begin to adapt their own
personal style. The content of the class is based on personal expression and large scale projects. Students
learn how color and composition can evoke emotion and personality. The works of great artists will be
discussed and used as an inspiration for student projects.
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Ceramics 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 grade
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Course Number: 8123 One Semester .50 Credit
Ceramics gives students hands-on experience working in a three-dimensional medium. Designed as an
introduction to clay, glazes, and ceramics techniques, students will explore clay through hand-building, slab
and coil construction. Finished ceramic pieces may include, pinch pots, coil pots, subtractive tiles, and the
slab method.
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Ceramics II 10 , 11 , 12 grade
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Course Number: 8125 One Semester .50 Credit
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Ceramics and would like to continue
with the medium in another semester course. Students will continue to develop techniques in slab, coil, and
pinch building, as well as throwing on the pottery wheel, and building sculpture. Students will engage in
experiences that encompass art history, art appreciation, art criticism, aesthetics, and production.
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