ART DEPARTMENT For the Classes of 2011 and beyond, Art classes satisfy the Visual, Performing and Applied Arts credit requirement.
HSAR100 INTRODUCTION TO ART
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: None This course is an introduction to visual composition, studio skills, techniques, styles and media. Original composition and individual growth in skill development is stressed. Students will explore drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and sculpture. An overview of Art History from Prehistory through the Renaissance is explored. Introduction to Art may be taken more than once by those students who earn credit but earn a grade below a C-.
Prehistory to Renaissance
Creating Meaning
Use of the Elements of Art/Principles of Design in Art Production
HSAR200 DRAWING AND PAINTING
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
Recommendation: C- or better in Introduction to Art Students will develop their drawing skills using a variety of media including pencil, pen and ink, washes, chalk, oil pastels and crayons. Emphasis will be on furthering proficiency in media use and drawing. Painting students will build on their drawing skills to create original works. Students will study the major art movements of the twentieth century.
Drawing and Painting: 20
th Century Art
Drawing and Painting: Careers
Drawing and Painting: Drawing
Drawing and Painting: Painting
HSAR210 POTTERY AND SCULPTURE
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
Recommendation: C- or better in Introduction to Art
Students will learn hand built and wheel thrown construction techniques. Sculpture students will create works using wood, wire, paper mache and plaster. Various cultures and crafts will be studied during the class. Pottery and Sculpture: Art History
Pottery and Sculpture: Pottery
Pottery and Sculpture: Sculpture
HSAR220 PRINTING AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
Recommendation: C- or better in Introduction to Art
Students will explore the process of etching, intaglio, and relief printing. Students will spend time reviewing the works of Albect Durer as well as Renaissance and present day printmakers. Graphic design will emphasize commercial art concepts and careers. Layout, lettering, logo illustration will be studied. A variety of media will be used along with computer manipulation of designs. Graphic Design and Printmaking: Art History
Graphic Design and Printmaking: Graphic Design
Graphic Design and Printmaking: Printmaking
HSAR230 PHOTOGRAPHY
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 11-12
Prerequisite: None
Photography students will study and learn the digital camera, composition and manipulation of digitized images using the computer. The course will involve assigned and independent photographic projects, work with the computer and Photoshop, as well as the history of photography and photographic analysis. Photography projects will involve in and out of school assignments. Photography: Photographic History
Photography: Digital Camera
Photography: Photoshop
HSAR300 ADVANCED ART
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 11-12
Prerequisite: Three credits of art and departmental approval
This is an advanced level course for mature students with a serious interest in art that are able to work independently as well as from assigned problems. Portfolio quality work will be emphasized in various studio areas. Art history, aesthetics, and criticism will be studied. Advanced Art: History
Advanced Art: Production
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