ART
About the Program
Art 1 CP
Course No.: V01101
Length of Course: 1 year
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes
Semester Periods of Credit: 5
Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts
Art 1 is an exploratory course designed for the beginning art student. The fundamentals of pencil drawing, pen and ink, and painting are taught through demonstrations and student artwork. Other topics include color theory and design as well as processes such as printmaking, airbrushing, and collage. The class is project-oriented but will also incorporate art history and critiques. The course emphasizes both skills development and development of the creative thought process. All levels of talent are welcome.
Art 2 CP
Course No.: V01102
Length of Course: 1 year
Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Art 1 CP
Fulfills UC/ CSU Requirements: Yes
Semester Periods of Credit: 5
Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts
Art 2 expands the student’s knowledge of the arts and goes more in depth into the mediums and techniques introduced in Art 1. Students are exposed to more drawing and painting exercises as well as block printing, and pen/ink, scratchboards, and mixed media work. They will be encouraged to experiment and push themselves to expand their creative potential, enhance their art skills and start to develop their own style. Throughout the year students will be working on a portfolio of artwork. By the end of the year, students will have produced a portfolio that can be used for AP studio art or college applications.
Art 3 CP
Course No.: V01103
Length of Course: 1 year
Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Art 2 CP
Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes
Semester Periods of Credit: 5
Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts
This is a follow-up course to Art 2 CP, which allows students to pursue their talents more in-depth.
AP Studio Art
Course No.: V01105
Length of Course: 1 year
Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Portfolio review
Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes
Semester Periods of Credit: 5
Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts
AP Studio Art is an Advanced Placement program in studio art and is intended for highly motivated students who are seriously interested in the study of two dimensional art or sculpture. Students create and submit a portfolio for possible college credit. The AP Studio Art portfolio is a performance-based exam. The College Board offers three AP portfolio options: Two Dimensional Design, Drawing, or Three Dimensional Design. The portfolio is viewed as the culminating experience in a student's secondary visual art training.
Course No.: V01101
Length of Course: 1 year
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes
Semester Periods of Credit: 5
Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts
Art 1 is an exploratory course designed for the beginning art student. The fundamentals of pencil drawing, pen and ink, and painting are taught through demonstrations and student artwork. Other topics include color theory and design as well as processes such as printmaking, airbrushing, and collage. The class is project-oriented but will also incorporate art history and critiques. The course emphasizes both skills development and development of the creative thought process. All levels of talent are welcome.
Art 2 CP
Course No.: V01102
Length of Course: 1 year
Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Art 1 CP
Fulfills UC/ CSU Requirements: Yes
Semester Periods of Credit: 5
Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts
Art 2 expands the student’s knowledge of the arts and goes more in depth into the mediums and techniques introduced in Art 1. Students are exposed to more drawing and painting exercises as well as block printing, and pen/ink, scratchboards, and mixed media work. They will be encouraged to experiment and push themselves to expand their creative potential, enhance their art skills and start to develop their own style. Throughout the year students will be working on a portfolio of artwork. By the end of the year, students will have produced a portfolio that can be used for AP studio art or college applications.
Art 3 CP
Course No.: V01103
Length of Course: 1 year
Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Art 2 CP
Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes
Semester Periods of Credit: 5
Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts
This is a follow-up course to Art 2 CP, which allows students to pursue their talents more in-depth.
AP Studio Art
Course No.: V01105
Length of Course: 1 year
Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Portfolio review
Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes
Semester Periods of Credit: 5
Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts
AP Studio Art is an Advanced Placement program in studio art and is intended for highly motivated students who are seriously interested in the study of two dimensional art or sculpture. Students create and submit a portfolio for possible college credit. The AP Studio Art portfolio is a performance-based exam. The College Board offers three AP portfolio options: Two Dimensional Design, Drawing, or Three Dimensional Design. The portfolio is viewed as the culminating experience in a student's secondary visual art training.