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Art

Art I

This is a combined lecture and studio class.  The course is designed to give the interested student basic instruction in art and craft activities.  The student will be exposed to the art elements of principles of design (line, form, color), the nature and purpose of art, and aesthetics (the student's response to art).  Students are given an introduction to drawing, painting, and sculpture.  There is an art supply fee.

Art II

Student will have enlargements of primary learning activities from Art I.  In the area of graphic expression, emphasis is placed on one- and two-point perspective, figure, representational and imaginative drawing.  Color theory is further emphasized in this course.  Students will be encouraged to use ink, watercolors, and acrylics.  There is an art supply fee.

Art III

Emphasis is placed on graphic art and design application to commercial art.  Students are taught advanced studies in painting, drawing, and sculpture.  Students are also introduced to pottery.  The students are exposed to basic instruction in hand building and throwing on a potter's wheel.  There is an art supply fee.

Art Portfolio

This course is specifically designed to give additional help to students who want to apply for admission to a university, art school, or college. Art portfolio experiences are extended to students who have been enrolled in Art I through Art III. Students initiate their own areas of study with teacher supervision. Students are encouraged to specialize in the areas of fine arts or crafts. Students also may explore fields of study related to art not previously covered in other Art courses. This course allows students to prepare portfolios for art school admission requirements. Each Art IV student is required to do a service project to the school. There is an art supply fee.

**Please note that there is an Art Supply Fee required in Art I, Art 2, Art 3 & Art 4. Students are also required to furnish their own drawing tablets. Most of the other art materials use in the art studio will be purchased through their required art fee.