Visual Arts I: Beginner (10-12)

• Prerequisites: None 
• Teacher recommendation required for retake

This course will guide students to express ideas through different mediums and manipulations of techniques used by master artists. The students will learn and use the Elements and Principles of Design.  Students will demonstrate an understanding of how art is used to communicate ideas and how many artists have used art to produce images found in daily life.  

Visual Arts II:  Intermediate (10-12) 

• Prerequisites: Visual Arts I with passing grade
• Teacher recommendation required for retake

Students will learn and use the Elements and Principles of Design. Techniques and ideas from successful artists will be taught to provide students with a better understanding of art and its history.  

Visual Arts III:  Advanced Art (10-12)

• Prerequisites: Visual Arts I & II with passing grade for each
• Teacher recommendation required for retake

Advanced Art will expand on the techniques and skills learned in Drawing & Painting and Sculpture & Ceramics.  Students will have both small and large format learning-based projects to complete during class.  Students will also be required to create, maintain, and submit a portfolio during the class.  Students enrolling in this class should enjoy working with visual art, be self-motivated, and be able to complete projects independently.  

Digital Arts and Design I (9-10)

• Prerequisite: None

This course provides a foundation in design concepts and applies these concepts to the visual art, design, printing, and photography industries. Course content is designed to foster skills and understanding that are essential in modern digital design. Focus will be on developing an understanding of key design concepts and strategies, along with design challenges that translate into creative communication solutions which accurately and effectively reach targeted audiences. Students will explore various applications of design through extensive study of typography, photography, photo enhancement with Photoshop CC editing software and photography using Canon digital cameras, composition, visual elements, color, and various problem-solving tasks.  In addition, students will begin compiling artifacts for inclusion in a digital portfolio which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in this program of study. At the end of the course there is an option to take an Adobe Photoshop certification exam. This course satisfies the state “Fine Arts” graduation credit. 

Digital Arts and Design II (10-11) 

• Prerequisite: Level 1 of the Digital Arts Pathway; Teacher recommendation

This course is designed to broaden the foundation of design concepts and understanding fostered in Digital Arts 1 and use those skills to create student publications such as the yearbook, video announcements, online newspaper, radio broadcasts, and video interviewing.  Industry standard software is used, as well as studying the cost of design and career exploration.  In addition, students will continue compiling artifacts for inclusion in a digital portfolio which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in this program of study. 

Digital Arts and Design III (11-12) 

• Prerequisite: Level 1-2 of the Digital Arts Pathway; Teacher recommendation
• Industry Certification Opportunity: Adobe Certified Associate Industry 

This course is designed to broaden the foundation of design concepts and understanding fostered in Digital Arts II, and use those skills to create student publications such as the yearbook, video announcements, online newspaper, radio broadcasts, and video interviewing.  Industry standard software is used, as well as studying the cost of design and career exploration.  In addition, students will continue compiling artifacts for inclusion in a digital portfolio which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in this program of study. 

Journalism A / B (10-12)

• ADMISSION BY APPLICATION ONLY
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This class offers a variety of learning experiences in business, graphic arts, photography, and writing.  This is a production class in which the member accepts responsibility for the creation of the yearbook, video news,  and school newspaper.  Students who are hard workers, possess specialized talents, and are willing to accept a challenge are encouraged to apply for admission into this class.  This class requires a year-long commitment for which students may earn two (2) credits each year enrolled.