Fine Arts - Visual Arts & Technology
Course:  General Art
Grade:  9 - 12 
Quarters:  1 

Students will work with two-and three-dimensional mediums and forms including drawing, painting, printmaking, and clay.  One nine-week segment will include the selection of a historical art form, which will culminate in the creation of a body of artwork representing that form.
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Course:  Advanced Two-Dimensional Art
Grade:  9 - 12 
Quarters:  1 
Prerequisite:  General Art

Students will work with several two-dimensional mediums on an in-depth level with emphasis on creating sound artistic composition.  Mediums include: acrylic paint, watercolor, pen and ink, linoleum printmaking, collage, scratch board, and glass etching.
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Course:  Painting the Landscape
Grade:  9 - 12 
Quarters:  1 
Prerequisite:  General Art or Advanced 2-D Art

In this course, students will expand upon previously learned techniques.  Various media will be utilized to paint landscape scenes.
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Course:  Advanced Three-Dimensional Art
Grade:  10 - 12 
Quarters:  1 
Prerequisite:  General Art

Students will work with several three-dimensional mediums and forms including pottery, sculpture, jewelry, mobile, and assemblage.  Design concepts as related to three-dimensional art will be integrated into the course.
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Course:  Advanced Clay
Grade:  9 - 12 
Quarters:  1 
Prerequisite:  General Art or Advanced 3-D Art

Students will sharpen their skills in working with clay.  They will practice “throwing” on the potter’s wheel and will apply glazes to create their own unique designs.
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Course:  Photography
Grade:  11, 12 
Quarters:  1 

Students will be involved in all aspects of photography including: picture taking, development, lighting, camera angles, etc.  All students will be required to complete a photojournalism project.
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