Design in Crafts Media One Semester (Offered Second Semester) Prerequisites: None This course is concerned with two-dimensional visual art concepts using craft materials (glass, fabric, polymer, and clay). Emphasis is placed on studying elements of design: line, color, value, shape, form, space, and texture. Students explore, experiment, observe, and evaluate their work and the work of others. This course is designed to help students make informed visual choices and have control over the use of art elements and principles. Principles of design include balance, unity, contrast, emphasis, pattern, movement and rhythm. The transfer of concepts, operations, and values is important to other disciplines; science and mathematics also deal with symbols and their meanings. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Digital Fundamentals: Yearbook One Semester (Offered First and Second Semesters) Prerequisites: None As historians, journalists, and artists, students will expand their knowledge of photography, graphic design, and writing skills using Jostens Yearbook Avenue in order to craft our school-wide yearbook publication, Spirit. Students will be involved in all aspects of the production: interviewing and editing while placing an emphasis on communicating visually and thematically through the elements of design, photographic composition, and writing. Students will focus on capturing the story of the year through collaboration, peer feedback, and revision. Digital Photography One Semester (Offered First and Second Semesters) Prerequisites: None In this course, students perfect their photography using digital media. Aesthetic qualities, and contextual considerations will be explored. Students will employ digital cameras, and computer software (Photoshop) to explore the possibilities of electronic image manipulation. In addition to making photographs, students will study the history of photography. Digital images may be captured with a digital camera or other digital devices (such as cell phone cameras or tablets). Students will produce a portfolio during the semester that can be presented to colleges for admissions consideration.
CAD: Design in Art and Architecture One Semester (Offered Second Semester) Prerequisites: None Employing three dimensional imaging technologies, this course will explore the process of creating meaningful designs for buildings and theater spaces. Students will complete all of the steps of design from floor plan to rendering and construction planning. Students may look beyond theater to architecture and interior design for project work. This course is open to students of all computer and theater skill levels. Text: Stage Design: A Practical Guide by Gary Thorne (ISBN 1-86126-257-4)
Ceramics One Semester (Offered First Semester) Prerequisites: None
Ceramics is an introductory course using clay as an expressive medium with emphasis on hand-building and wheel throwing techniques, application of glaze materials, the understanding of form, color, structural relationships, and a variety of kiln firing techniques. The course will develop student awareness of problem solving and chemical reactions, as well as enhance insight into tools, history, and the mechanics of art. Students may take a second semester of Ceramics to continue their study. Second semester students will utilize the potter’s wheel for furthering their wheel throwing techniques.
Advanced Ceramics One Semester (Offered First Semester) Prerequisites: Ceramics or equivalent
Advanced Ceramics is an opportunity for students who have completed one or two semesters of ceramics to re engage in further, more in depth study, using clay and glazes. Emphasis is placed on wheel throwing proficiency and self directed projects. Students will be responsible for keeping a journal of their experience as part of a final project.
Contemporary Music Workshop One Semester (Offered Second Semester) Prerequisites: None
Calling all pop and rock musicians! This course is open to guitarists, drummers, ukulelists, bassists, keyboardists, vocalists, and singer-songwriters of any ability. Students will form small groups to create and rehearse rock, pop, and contemporary music repertoire. Students will explore elements of musical form, style, lyrics, and patterns as they relate to contemporary media. Vocalists and drummers should plan on learning a secondary instrument to balance instrumentation. This course may be repeated for additional credit.
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