Course Title:
Computer Graphics/3D Modeling 0103300 (Y)
Prerequisite: Art 1 or Drawing 1 (“C” average)
($20.00 fee per
semester)
2 Gig Jump Drive is suggested.
This course is designed to introduce the students to
the area of computer-generated artwork used in the commercial art field. The
programs used will include, but are not be limited to: Photoshop, Illustrator,
Indesign, Anim8or, Supergoo, Blender and Terragen. The course is
designed around creating work that is being used in the
commercial world. An understanding of the elements and principles of design and
composition are essential ingredients for success in the class. Students will be
instructed in all aspects of preparing art and photos for print and the
web. Computer drawing tablets will be
used.
Course Title:
Advanced Computer Graphics II 0103310 (Y)
Prerequisite: Computer Graphics I (“B” average)
($20.00 fee per semester)
2 Gig Jump Drive is suggested.
The purpose of this course is to investigate computer
graphics systems and to produce computer-generated images. The programs used
will include, but are not be limited to: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign,
Anim8or, Supergoo, Blender and Terragen. The content should include, but is not
be limited to the following: further exploration of computer imagery in the arts
and industry; application of the elements and principles of two-dimensional
design; application of the elements and principles of the fine and applied
arts; methods of making aesthetic judgments. Students will be instructed in all aspects of
preparing art and photos for print and the web. Computer drawing tablets will be used.
Graphic
Design 0106300
Requirements: Drawing 1 or Art and Computer Graphics
($20.00 fee per semester)
2 Gig Jump Drive is suggested.
The purpose of this course is to enable students to
develop skills in graphic design.
Students will create illustrated pieces of art using traditional media
such as pencil, ink and color and digitally using software such as, but not
limited to PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Anim8or, Blender Terragen and SuperGoo.
Students will learn how to translate illustrations/artwork to a digital format
for use in print and electronic media such as websites, digital portfolios,
etc. Emphasis will be placed on layout, design and typography. Students will be instructed in all aspects of preparing art
for print and the web. Computer drawing
tablets will be used.
Course Title:
Advanced Placement Studio Art 2-D 0109350 (Y)
Prerequisite: Art II/2-D Comp II; Teacher
recommendation
($20.00 fee per semester)
1 Gig Jump Drive is suggested.
AP Studio Art requires production of an extensive
portfolio, with emphasis on quality, breadth, and an area of concentration. It
follows the College Board’s Advanced Placement Curriculum. Because of the strenuous
requirements of the AP curriculum, students interested in taking this program
begin their portfolio in their junior year. In unique cases, with teacher
recommendation, students may begin the portfolio as seniors. Admission to this
AP program is based on demonstrated interest, ability, and department recommendation.
Course Title:
Advanced Placement Studio Art/Drawing 0104300 (Y)
Prerequisite: Art II/2-D Comp II; Teacher
recommendation
($20.00 fee per semester)
1 Gig Jump Drive is suggested.
AP Studio Art requires production of an extensive
portfolio, with emphasis on quality, breadth, and an area of concentration. It
follows the College Board’s Advanced Placement Curriculum. Because of the strenuous
requirements of the AP curriculum, students interested in taking this program
begin their portfolio in their junior year. In unique cases, with teacher
recommendation, students may begin the portfolio as seniors. Admission to this
AP program is based on demonstrated interest, ability, and department recommendation.
Course Title:
Drawing I 0104340 (Y)
Prerequisite: None
($20.00 fee per semester)
The student will identify art elements as line, color
texture, value, and shape; describe their relationship to each other in
drawings; identify the art principles of harmony, balance, contrast, depth,
proportion, rhythm, unity, and variety; and how each relates to drawing. The
student will produce drawings that incorporate each of these elements and
principles; demonstrate competency in use of methods, materials, tools and
techniques; and demonstrate a basic understanding of criteria for judging the
aesthetic merits of drawing.
Course Title:
Drawing II 0104350 (Y)
Prerequisite: Drawing I (“B” average)
($20.00 fee per semester)
The content should include, but not be limited to,
intensified work, in gesture and contour drawing; the study of mass linear
extension and forms created by continual surface lines and parallel line
concept; perception and response, the ways that sensory elements combine to
work to give a work of art an expressive quality; use of various drawing
techniques both in black & white and color; the introduction of drawings
based on interpretation of ideas, feelings and experiences; the history of art;
and the criteria judgments about aesthetic merit and qualities of drawings and
more sophisticated spatial concepts.