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Photography II 857 11-12 2 1
Photography II is designed for the more advanced art/photography student who has a genuine interest in pursuing a career in Photography or the Fine Arts. ​The course will focus on traditional and nontraditional shooting, printing, and developing techniques using black and white film and papers, color and digital media to make high quality black and white prints, digital photography based images, and graphic designs.​ Students will have instruction in the incorporation of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design to make dynamic compositions. Students will have access to a darkroom that is fully equipped to print high quality black and white photographs. Units on digital photography and the manipulation of images will be taught in the computer lab.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Students must provide their own 35mm camera and film as well as their own digital camera (DSLRs are preferred).
PREREQUISITE: Student must have all of the following:
● Minimum grade of C or better in Photography I
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Art IV 853 11-12 2 1
This course is designed for serious art students with proven artistic abilities. Students will be given an opportunity to succeed in an in-depth challenging art course with rigorous assignments that promote independent and creative thinking and problem-solving skills in the arts. This advanced art class is for competent senior art students who plan to pursue a career in the arts or for the juniors that plan to take Advanced Placement Art class their senior year. A strong work ethic and intrinsic motivation are required to be successful in this course. Students will explore a variety of art materials and subjects as they gain a greater understanding and appreciation for art history. Students will be expected to work independently and work outside of class will be necessary for the satisfactory completion of art projects and assignments.
NOTE: This class meets every day for the entire year. PREREQUISITE: Student must have all of the following:
● B in previous art class or teacher recommendation
● A working portfolio
● Sketchbooks will be collected on a nine-week basis
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AP Drawing 854 12 2 1
The advanced placement program in Drawing offers highly motivated students the opportunity to work in an environment that is analogous to a college setting. The art department will identify highly motivated students who have had previous successful experiences in art classes and who are willing to devote considerable time and effort to the study of art and the development of higher level skills. The AP Drawing Portfolio is a performance based exam/portfolio review that covers Drawing and Painting Media. Note: All students are required to complete summer assignments and expected to devote at least 4 hours per week outside of class to the development of their skills and the completion of their work. In order to receive weighted grading credit for the class, students must earn a B or better in the class (click here​ for AP policy).
PREREQUISITE: Student must have all of the following:
● Portfolio Review of artwork from previous art classes and Departmental Approval.
● Composite score of Proficient or Advanced in all 3 Keystone Exams.
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