HONORS STUDIO ART
Course: 601818 (Honors) 1 credit
Studio Art emphasizes personal development in the fine arts. Students will continue experiences in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and processes. Concepts of critical and aesthetic thinking skills learned in previous art courses will be applied to exemplar works and to students’ own art works. Students will be encouraged to use these skills in assessment of their own works. Studio Art is intended for students who exhibit a strong interest in art and wish to extend their skills and knowledge. Drawing activities will be assigned as homework throughout the course. Successful completion of this course will develop the student’s foundation portfolio in preparation for Advanced Placement Studio Art. Students should expect some financial responsibility for advanced art materials.
Prerequisites and other notes: Successful completion of Art II: Two and Three Dimension Art or recommendation of the art instructor is a prerequisite.
HONORS CERAMICS
Course: 603018 (Honors) 1 credit
Ceramics is designed for the student who would like to further his/her interest in the various aspects of pottery construction and design. The course will include hand-building techniques, kiln firing procedures, instruction on the potter's wheel, mold-making, clay preparation, and art appreciation. The course is intended to give the interested student an in-depth study of the potter's art.
Successful completion of this course will develop the student’s foundation portfolio in preparation for Advanced Placement Studio Art. Students should expect some financial responsibility for advanced art materials.
Prerequisites and other notes: Successful completion of Art II: Two and Three Dimension Art or recommendation of the art instructor is a prerequisite.
HONORS COMMERCIAL ART
Course: 601218
HONORS DIGITAL DESIGN IN PHOTOGRAPHY
Course: 601318 (Honors) 1 credit
Honors 2-D Digital Design is an upper level art course which focuses on the creation of a digital design and photography portfolio. Photography will be presented through historical and contemporary examples. Various traditional and non-traditional photo processes will be experienced. Digital photography principles including camera operation, composition, lighting, and personal expression through photography will be explored. Art elements and design principles will be demonstrated in a digital format. Photo manipulation and software will be presented to assist students in enhancing and/or manipulating photographs. Students should expect some financial responsibility for advanced art materials.
Prerequisites and other notes: Successful completion of Art II: Two and Three Dimension Art or recommendation of the art instructor is a prerequisite.
HONORS COMMERCIAL ART
Course: 601218 (Honors) 1 credit
Commercial Art is an upper level art course which focuses on the application of art in commercial fields and introduces career opportunities for the commercial artist. Students learn the basic concepts of layout and visual communication. They learn lettering and illustration skills to create well-designed visual products. The role of technology and electronic imagery is integrated within the curriculum. Successful completion of this course will develop the student’s foundation portfolio in preparation for Advanced Placement Studio Art. Students should expect some financial responsibility for advanced art materials.
Prerequisites and other notes: Successful completion of Art II: Two and Three Dimension Art or recommendation of the art instructor is a prerequisite. This course is part of a completer program which articulates with Carroll Community College and the Art Institute of Washington.