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ART 1
This is a beginning course where no experience is necessary. Students only need to have an interest in developing skills in basic design, drawing, painting, Photoshop, and learning about other artists. Emphasis will be in learning and developing techniques necessary to complete assignments in various media, i.e. graphite, oil pastel, and tempera. Students will also use their imagination to develop creative and expressive works of art.
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ART 3
This course follows Art 2 and is recommended prior to taking AP Studio Art. Students focus on a series of works that relate thematically and in technique. The students can decide what materials to use and can include: airbrush, oil paint, acrylic, printmaking, etc. In this class students will develop their style of art making. Students will be able to complete their VAPA graduation requirements.
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AP STUDIO ART
This is an advanced performance-based course emphasizing development of a portfolio of work that will be graded by secondary and college instructor. The portfolio will be graded on quality, concentration, and breadth of formal, technical, and expressive means. The completed portfolio is a great addition to college applications, and will allow you to skip an entry-level art course. Students must be self-motivated and able to work independently. AP students are expected to sign up for and take the AP exam.
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CERAMICS 1
For general or college prep students. Emphasis will be on understanding the use of design in functional clay work in pottery and sculpture. The class covers wheel and hand-built pottery, clay sculpture, and art appreciation and design, especially as they relate to ceramics.
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CERAMICS 3
Designed to give students an opportunity to concentrate in hand-built sculpture and wheel-thrown pottery. Students will be expected to perform at an advanced level and develop an individual style. Students will become acquainted with works from master artists and make informed responses to works of art, nature, and other objects by using objective criteria for analysis, interpretation, and judgment. Technically, students will refine their abilities to apply design elements and principles in wheel throwing, hand building, and glazing techniques. Students may be required to build a portfolio and be responsible for organizing art shows featuring their own work and will write a research paper. Attendance of student art shows outside of class may be required. There are material costs associated with projects in this course. The instructor will give you specific information within the first week of the course. May repeat for credit.
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IB VISUAL ARTS HL-1, HL-2
This is a more in-depth study than SL-1 and SL-2. Because the class takes longer to complete students are required to produce about 6 additional works and quality of the works will increase with the additional time and with an increase in the required number of completed works. SL requires 12 works and HL requires 18. The course follows the global approach to the visual arts in which the process is equal to the product. Emphasis is placed on the history and the exploration and production of studio work, linking the core elements of art concepts, criticism and analysis, acquisition of technical and media skills, and the relationship of art to socio-cultural and historical contexts. Art activities integrate work in the studio with workbook research. Students maintain a research workbook detailing their plans, problems, successes, and critiques of studio work that they have produced. Applicable IB exam and registration fees apply. ALL students enrolled in IB courses are required to complete the entire course and sit for the external exams in May.
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PHOTOGRAPHY 2
This course is designed to provide students with an advanced experience in photography which will enable students to continue to explore their individual passions as well as learn career opportunities in photography. Use of different lenses, studio work, location photography, and advanced Photoshop techniques will be developed. Students will further refine picture taking techniques and apply those techniques to assigned photography projects. Various technology will be used daily. Students will further build their Adobe Photoshop skills and apply these skills in various projects. Students will be exposed to various famous photographers as well as photography used in fine art, journalism, and current events. All classes are multi-grade. Time management is an important aspect of student success. Classes are project driven with regular deadlines. Strong academic skills are expected. Showing and submitting your work to student competitions is strongly encouraged.
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ART 2
This course emphasizes Acrylic painting on canvas, airbrush, graphite portraits, and opportunities for more intense investigation into drawing and painting techniques in a variety of materials/media. This course also includes the development of the student’s artistic concepts through the study of art heritage in America and the world. Attendance at a professional gallery will be required.
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ART 4
Art 4 further develops what students began in Art 3. This class will emphasize the exploration of new and creative approaches to art making within the student’s series of works. Students will also have the opportunity to explore different approaches to art making, which can include printmaking, acrylics, and oil paint. Students will learn proper, professional preparation and display of their work in a public venue (coffee shop, gallery, bookstore, etc.) as well as how to approach galleries for selection and participation in a group show. In addition, the course will include professional artists’ visits to explain their work and their experiences in the field of fine art, graphic design, and illustration. Art 4 is perfect preparation for students interested in AP Studio Art and/or improving their portfolio of work for college.
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AP ART HISTORY
This course will enable students, regardless of level of art experience, to develop skills in appreciating artwork, with an emphasis on contextual and visual analysis. By examining works of art from diverse cultures and the relationships among these works, students develop an understanding of global artistic traditions. The study of art history aids students in making connections between the various disciplines, enhancing their understanding of politics, literature, philosophy, science, religion, and culture. AP Art History prepares students for travel and to develop an appreciation of art regionally and globally. The class will prepare students for the Advanced Placement Examination. Students enrolled in the class are expected to take the AP exam. Outside attendance of
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CERAMICS 2
Designed to give students an opportunity to concentrate in hand-built sculpture and wheel-thrown pottery. Students will be expected to perform at an advanced level and develop an individual style. Students will become acquainted with works from master artists and make informed responses to works of art, nature, and other objects by using objective criteria for analysis, interpretation, and judgment. Technically, students will refine their abilities to apply design elements and principles in wheel throwing, hand building, and glazing techniques. Students may be required to build a portfolio and be responsible for organizing art shows featuring their own work and will write a research paper. Attendance of student art shows outside of class may be required. There are material costs associated with projects in this course. The instructor will give you specific information within the first week of the course. May repeat for credit.
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IB VISUAL ARTS SL-1, SL-2
The course follows the global approach to the visual arts in which the process is equal to the product. Emphasis is placed on the history and the exploration and production of studio work, linking the core elements of art concepts, criticism and analysis, acquisition of technical and media skills, and the relationship of art to socio-cultural and historical contexts. Art activities integrate work in the studio with workbook research. Students maintain a research workbook detailing their plans, problems, successes, and critiques of studio work that they have produced. International Baccalaureate courses are open to any Granite Bay High School. Applicable IB exam and registration fees apply. ALL students enrolled in IB courses are required to complete the entire course and sit for the external exams in May.
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PHOTOGRAPHY 1
An introductory course exploring the functions of the DSLR camera, the exposure triangle, and use of modes and settings will be addressed. A strong emphasis will be placed on a variety of picture taking techniques and effective compositions, through a variety of assigned photography projects. Students will learn applicable Elements and Principles of Art and address the California Art Standards as they apply to Photography. Technology will be incorporated daily. Students will learn to use Adobe Photoshop to manipulate and enhance digital photographs. Students will be exposed to the history of photography, influential photographers, as well as photography used in fine art, journalism, and current events. All classes are multi-grade. Time management is an important aspect of student success. Classes are project driven with regular deadlines. Strong academic skills are a plus.
