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Senior High School Art Course Descriptions

ART (Courses should be taken sequentially)

Art I

9, 10, 11, 12. Credit: 1 unit

Explores the elements and principles of design, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture; stimulates awareness and appreciation of art.

Advanced Art I

9, 10, 11, 12. Credit: 1 unit

Explores the elements and principles of design, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture; stimulates awareness and appreciation of art.

Prerequisites: Two or more years at the middle school level; teacher recommendation.

Art AP-General Portfolio

10, 11, 12. Credit: 1 unit

A requirement of 42 works of art will be produced by students using a variety of media. This is a rigorous course of study that culminates with the presentation of the portfolio. Students may purchase some supplies.

Prerequisites: Art I & II or Advanced Art I; teacher recommendation.

Art AP-Drawing Portfolio

10, 11, 12. Credit: 1 unit

Specific course of study that specializes in drawing curriculum. This is an intense college-level course on technique and skill. A portfolio of 42 pieces will be required. Students may purchase some supplies.

Prerequisites: Art I & II or Advanced Art I; teacher recommendation.

Drawing II-IV

10, 11, 12. Credit: 1-3 units

Skills and a personal expressive style or form will be developed while using a variety of drawing media and the elements and principles of art.

Prerequisites: Art I; teacher recommendation.

Electronic Media II-IV

10, 11, 12. Credit: 1-3 units

These courses are designed for the advanced art student that has a working knowledge of the elements and principles of art. Students will use computers and other technology to create a variety of works in art.

Prerequisites: Art I; teacher recommendation.

Painting II-IV

10, 11, 12. Credit: 1-3 units

Skills and a personal expressive style or form will be developed while using a variety of painting media and the elements and principles of art.

Prerequisites: Art I; teacher recommendation.

Printmaking II-IV

10, 11, 12. Credit: 1-3 units

The basic types of printmaking will be used to explore a combination of processes using the elements and principles of art.

Prerequisites: Art I; teacher recommendation.

Sculpture II-IV

10, 11, 12. Credit: 1-3 units

The basic types of sculpture will be used to explore a combination of processes using the elements and principles of art.

Prerequisites: Art I; teacher recommendation.

 

Art Course Sequence-Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

Suggested prerequisite for the College Board AP Art and International Baccalaureate courses is one credit of any Art II course

Art I is the prerequisite and foundation course for all other art courses.

Prerequisite for Art III courses is the Art II course in the corresponding discipline.

Prerequisite for Art IV courses is the Art III course in the corresponding discipline.

ART 1

Drawing II

Drawing III

Drawing IV

Painting II

Painting III

Painting IV

Printmaking II

Printmaking III

Printmaking IV

Fibers II

Fibers III

Fibers IV

Ceramics II

Ceramics III

Ceramics IV

Sculpture II

Sculpture III

Sculpture IV

Jewelry II

Jewelry III

Jewelry IV

Photography II

Photography III

Photography IV

Electronic Media II

Electronic Media III

Electronic Media IV

Any Level II Art Course

Art History II

Any Level II Art Course

Graphic Design II

Graphic Design IV

Any Level II Art Course

AP Drawing

OR

Any Level II Art Course

AP General Art Portfolio

OR

Any Level II Art Course

AP History of Art

OR

   
 

 

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