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Fine Arts	FA
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Courses: 2-Dimensional Art This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through the production of two dimensional art. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, and, critique are included. 3-Dimensional Art This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through sculpture. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, and critique are included. Architecture The middle school art curriculum includes units of instruction that are media specific. Scheduling focus classes are driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles by expanding concepts through exploratory art classes. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include more specific knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics as they relate to specific media exploration. Art Appreciation 1 This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through an art history emphasis. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, critique, and area field trips are included. Art Appreciation 2 This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through an art history emphasis. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, critique, and area field trips are included. Art History This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through an art history emphasis. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, critique, and area field trips are included. Art History AP This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through an art history emphasis. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, critique, and area field trips are included. Ceramics The middle school art curriculum includes units of instruction that are media specific. Scheduling focus classes are driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles by expanding concepts through exploratory art classes. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include more specific knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics as they relate to specific media exploration. Ceramics 1 This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through production in ceramic media. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities and, critique are included. Ceramics 2 This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through production in ceramic media. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities and, critique are included. Ceramics 3 This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through production in ceramic media. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities and, critique are included. Ceramics 4 This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through production in ceramic media. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities and, critique are included. Computer Arts The middle school art curriculum includes units of instruction that are media specific. Scheduling focus classes are driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles by expanding concepts through exploratory art classes. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include more specific knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics as they relate to specific media exploration. Design This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through the production of two dimensional art. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, and, critique are included. Design Compostition This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through the production of two dimensional art. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, and, critique are included. Drawing The middle school art curriculum includes units of instruction that are media specific. Scheduling focus classes are driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles by expanding concepts through exploratory art classes. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include more specific knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics as they relate to specific media exploration. Drawing & Painting 1 This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through exploration of drawing and painting media. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, and critique are included. Drawing & Painting 2 This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through exploration of drawing and painting media. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, and critique are included. Drawing & Painting 3 This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through exploration of drawing and painting media. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, and critique are included. Drawing & Painting 4 This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through exploration of drawing and painting media. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, and critique are included. Fiber The middle school art curriculum includes units of instruction that are media specific. Scheduling focus classes are driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles by expanding concepts through exploratory art classes. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include more specific knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics as they relate to specific media exploration. Foundation Art This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, critique, and area field trips are emphasized and practiced to develop a student’s skills. The foundations course is designed to prepare students for further instruction in art. Grade K Music Grade 1 Art The elementary school art curriculum includes units of instruction driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles of art by being involved in work, practice and study required for creative growth in the visual arts. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics. As a result, students will develop an appreciation of the visual arts, and of accomplishment in their own work. The elementary school art program will provide a basis for growth and understanding necessary for achievement and success in middle school art courses. Grade 1 Music Grade 2 Art The elementary school art curriculum includes units of instruction driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles of art by being involved in work, practice and study required for creative growth in the visual arts. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics. As a result, students will develop an appreciation of the visual arts, and of accomplishment in their own work. The elementary school art program will provide a basis for growth and understanding necessary for achievement and success in middle school art courses. Grade 2 Music Grade 3 Art The elementary school art curriculum includes units of instruction driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles of art by being involved in work, practice and study required for creative growth in the visual arts. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics. As a result, students will develop an appreciation of the visual arts, and of accomplishment in their own work. The elementary school art program will provide a basis for growth and understanding necessary for achievement and success in middle school art courses. Grade 3 Music Grade 4 Art The elementary school art curriculum includes units of instruction driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles of art by being involved in work, practice and study required for creative growth in the visual arts. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics. As a result, students will develop an appreciation of the visual arts, and of accomplishment in their own work. The elementary school art program will provide a basis for growth and understanding necessary for achievement and success in middle school art courses. Grade 4 Music Grade 5 Art The elementary school art curriculum includes units of instruction driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles of art by being involved in work, practice and study required for creative growth in the visual arts. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics. As a result, students will develop an appreciation of the visual arts, and of accomplishment in their own work. The elementary school art program will provide a basis for growth and understanding necessary for achievement and success in middle school art courses. Grade 5 Music Grade 6 Art The middle school art curriculum includes units of instruction driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles by expanding concepts through exploratory art classes. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include more specific knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics as they relate to the areas of drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media collage, fiber, sculpture, ceramics, photo-imagery, computer, and architecture. As a result, students will develop an appreciation of the visual arts from personal, historical and cultural perspectives. Grade 6 Music Grade 7 Art The middle school art curriculum includes units of instruction driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles by expanding concepts through exploratory art classes. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include more specific knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics as they relate to the areas of drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media collage, fiber, sculpture, ceramics, photo-imagery, computer, and architecture. As a result, students will develop an appreciation of the visual arts from personal, historical and cultural perspectives. Grade 7-8 Music Grade 8 Art The middle school art curriculum includes units of instruction driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles by expanding concepts through exploratory art classes. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include more specific knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics as they relate to the areas of drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media collage, fiber, sculpture, ceramics, photo-imagery, computer, and architecture. As a result, students will develop an appreciation of the visual arts from personal, historical and cultural perspectives. Grade 9-12 Music Graphic Art This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through exploration of graphic art. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, and critique are included. Kindergarten Art The elementary school art curriculum includes units of instruction driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles of art by being involved in work, practice and study required for creative growth in the visual arts. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics. As a result, students will develop an appreciation of the visual arts, and of accomplishment in their own work. The elementary school art program will provide a basis for growth and understanding necessary for achievement and success in middle school art courses. Mixed Media Collage The middle school art curriculum includes units of instruction that are media specific. Scheduling focus classes are driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles by expanding concepts through exploratory art classes. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include more specific knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics as they relate to specific media exploration. Multimedia Art 1 This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through exploration of multi media. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, and critique are included. Painting The middle school art curriculum includes units of instruction that are media specific. Scheduling focus classes are driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles by expanding concepts through exploratory art classes. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include more specific knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics as they relate to specific media exploration. Photography The middle school art curriculum includes units of instruction that are media specific. Scheduling focus classes are driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles by expanding concepts through exploratory art classes. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include more specific knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics as they relate to specific media exploration. Photography 1 This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and designed to utilize basic art principles creatively with the techniques of photography. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Skills in the use of lens, light meters, filters, floodlights, spots, developing, printing, and enlarging will be explored. Students compose print, and display their own pictures. Photography 2 This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and designed to utilize basic art principles creatively with the techniques of photography. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Skills in the use of lens, light meters, filters, floodlights, spots, developing, printing, and enlarging will be explored. Students compose print, and display their own pictures. Photography 3 This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and designed to utilize basic art principles creatively with the techniques of photography. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Skills in the use of lens, light meters, filters, floodlights, spots, developing, printing, and enlarging will be explored. Students compose print, and display their own pictures. Portfolio Art Pre-International Baccalaureate This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through exploration and development of an art portfolio. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, and critique are included and conform to the International Baccalaureate standards for course design and student evaluation. Portfolio Seminar This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through developing a collected body of work that is reviewed in a portfolio. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, and portfolio critique are included. Printmaking The middle school art curriculum includes units of instruction that are media specific. Scheduling focus classes are driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles by expanding concepts through exploratory art classes. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include more specific knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics as they relate to specific media exploration. Printmaking 1 This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through exploration of printmaking media. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, and critique are included. Printmaking 2 This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through exploration of printmaking media. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, and critique are included. Sculpture The middle school art curriculum includes units of instruction that are media specific. Scheduling focus classes are driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles by expanding concepts through exploratory art classes. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. This will include more specific knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics as they relate to specific media exploration. Sculpture (High School) This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through sculpture. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, and critique are included. Studio Drawing Pre-International Baccalaureate This high school course includes units of instruction driven by standards and objectives and provides a study of the fundamentals of art through exploration of drawing media. Selections from these units will be made regarding the appropriate scheduling of instruction in order to meet the individual needs of students. Art production, historically referenced activities, and critique are included and conform to the International Baccalaureate standards for course design and student evaluation. Visual Arts I The middle school art curriculum includes units of instruction driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles by expanding concepts through sequenced level of instruction art classes. This will include more specific knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics as they relate to the areas of visual art media. Visual Arts II The middle school art curriculum includes units of instruction driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles by expanding concepts through sequenced level of instruction art classes. This will include more specific knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics as they relate to the areas of visual art media. Visual Arts III The middle school art curriculum includes units of instruction driven by grade appropriate standards and objectives in the elements and principles by expanding concepts through sequenced level of instruction art classes. This will include more specific knowledge and skills in the use of language, materials, tools, techniques, and aesthetics as they relate to the areas of visual art media.
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