FINE ART DEPARTMENT

Recommended Sequence of Fine Art Courses
Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12
  *Draw & Paint (S) *Draw & Paint (S)
*Computer Art (S)		 *Draw & Paint (S)
*Computer Art (S)
*Advanced Art (A)
Levels are listed in parentheses. Electives are marked with an asterisk (*).
Drawing and Painting (S) Grade 10, 11, 12     Elective full year course (4 credits) - Lab Fee
This course serves as a study of the fundamentals of drawing and perspective. Students will learn how to utilize various media and explore different methods of mixing colors. Concepts such as texture, form, value, and design will be essential in achieving a complete understanding of the course and its objectives. Phase 3 students will focus on building upon previous drawing skills in order to perfect such skills as proportion, perspective, human and animal anatomy, composition, and design. Phase 4 students will focus on subject matter, experimentation with different tools and media, and building a consistent and diverse body of work.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Fine Art (or equivalent)

Computer Art and Graphic Design (S) Grade 11, 12   Elective full year course (4 credits) - Lab Fee
Students will learn how to effectively incorporate ideas and design through the media of computers. Page layout, photography manipulation, and type setting skills will be combined to create professional presentations. Students will build on the foundation of basic principles to create effective professional images. Elements of traditional artwork will be explored and applied to computer graphics. A large focus of the class will be to effectively navigate through the most widely used graphics programs used in the field today. Students will be given projects with deadlines as if working in a professional environment. Students will also have the opportunity to work with 3-D programs.
Prerequisites: Drawing and Painting and/or Teacher recommendation.

Advanced Art and Portfolio Presentation (A) Grade 12   Elective full year course (4 credits) - Lab Fee
This course is designed for the student who is planning to pursue art on the college level. Students will learn various methods of preparing their own artwork for display and presentation.
Prerequisites: Approval of Art teacher and Member of Administration.