DRAWING AND DESIGN
(1 nine week term)

This class is designed for the beginning art student, with an emphasis on two-dimensional work.  Students will learn how to draw forms using perspective and shading.  Assignments will incorporate the elements and principles of art, to create still life drawings and landscapes.  Drawing media used will include pencil, charcoal and computers.  Students will develop skills that will enable them to evaluate and critique two-dimensional artwork.

Class Level:   9-12
Credit 1/2 unit credit                                                                                                                           

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DRAWING AND PAINTING
(1 nine week term)

Drawing and Painting builds on the skills learned in Drawing and Design, emphasizing two-dimensional work.  Students will study color and its effective use in a composition.  Assignments will incorporate the elements and principles of art, to create designs, still life drawings, and landscapes in various styles of drawing and painting.  Color media used will be watercolors, tempera and acrylic paint.  Students will continue developing skills that will enable them to evaluate and critique two-dimensional artwork.

Prerequisite:  Drawing and Design

Class Level:    9-12
Credit 1/2 unit credit                                                                                                                              

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POTTERY AND SCULPTURE
(1 nine week term)

Pottery and Sculpture builds on the skills learned in Drawing and Design, emphasizing three-dimensional work.  Students will study three-dimensional form and the effective use of the elements and principles of art in a composition.  Pottery methods will include hand building and wheel throwing.  Sculpture media will be clay, paper, and tooling foil.  Students will develop skills that will enable them to evaluate and critique three-dimensional artwork.

Prerequisite:  Drawing and Design

Class level:    9-12
Credit 1/2 unit credit                                                                                                                              

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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER GRAPHICS
(1 nine week term) 

DUAL CREDIT - Introduction to Computer Graphics will explore using the computer as an art tool for creating digital drawings, paintings, and photographs. Using the professional computer software, CorelDraw Graphics Suite, students will learn essential computer graphics techniques and apply previously learned design theories to create computer art projects. The Corel program includes drawing (vector / object based) and photo paint (bit map) programs.  Students will, also, develop skills that will enable them to evaluate and critique computer generated artwork.

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Computer Applications or its equivalent.

Class Level:    10-12          NOTE: Student must be age 16 to receive dual credit
Credit 1/2 unit credit                                                                                                                              
  with the opportunity to earn 3 hrs of college credit from Parkland College

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ADVANCED DRAWING
(1 nine week term)

Advanced Drawing is designed for the serious art student, and expands on the skills learned in Drawing & Design and Drawing & Painting.  Lessons will apply the elements and principles of art, to create portrait and figure drawing.  Some of the drawing media used will be pencil, charcoal, and pastels.  Students will continue developing skills that will enable them to evaluate and critique artwork.

 Perquisites:  Drawing & Painting (grade minimum of 86% or consent of instructor)

Class level:    11-12
Credit 1/2 unit credit                                                                                                                            

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ADVANCED ART I
(1 nine week term)

This top level art class opens new opportunities for you to use your acquired skills and knowledge for artistic expression in creating portfolio quality artworks. Projects will be two and three-dimensional using a variety of wet and dry media to broaden your experience as an artist.  Learning from famous works of art will stir your imagination increasing your own creativity.

*NOTE - TO REDUCE SCHEDULING CONFLICTS THAT MAY PREVENT YOU FROM TAKING THIS CLASS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU REGISTER FOR ADVANCED DRAWING AND ADVANCED ART I DURING THE SAME SCHOOL YEAR.

Prerequisites:  Advanced Drawing and Pottery & Sculpture
                                                 (Advanced Drawing - grade minimum of 86% or consent of instructor)

Class level:    11-12
Credit 1/2 unit credit                                                                                                                               

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ART APPRECIATION 
(1 nine week term)

DUAL CREDIT - This class is for all students, not just artists!  Earn college credit and learn about art.  Art Appreciation is an introductory exploration of art, from prehistoric times to the present, in relation to human society.   Students will become familiar with a large variety of art forms, styles, and periods.  Art Appreciation will include reading homework, writing assignments, and no artwork.  

Prerequisite:  none       

Class Level:    10-12    NOTE: Student must be age 16 to receive dual credit
Credit 1/2 unit credit                                                                                                                           
  with the opportunity to earn 3 hrs of college credit from Parkland College

IAI # F2 900 This course fulfills part of the Humanities, General Education requirement at many colleges