VISUAL ARTS
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VISUAL ARTS COURSE LIST AND CURRICULAR SEQUENCING
10TH-12TH GRADE
3D Design
Animation
Art History
Ceramics
Drawing & Painting II
Experimental Film
Fashion Design
Figure Drawing
Film & Video
Graphic Design
Illustration
Painting I, II, III
Photography
Printmaking
Senior Seminar
Stop Motion
Thesis Project
9TH
GRADE
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COLOR THEORY
VISUAL ARTS
GRADE(S)
9TH
LENGTH
1 SEMESTER
UC/CSU APPROVED
YES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this Color Theory course, we will examine the fundamentals of color mixing and its function. Emphasis will be given to the organization and manipulation of the elements including hue, value, tints, shades, complementary colors, repetition and space. You will investigate the basic aspects of balance, unity, emphasis, contrast, pattern, rhythm and movement of art and design.
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DRAWING I
VISUAL ARTS
GRADE(S)
9TH
LENGTH
1 SEMESTER
UC/CSU APPROVED
YES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This drawing lab course integrates fundamental drawing principles (composition, value, structure, contrast, line, shape, pattern, space and rhythm) with an emphasis on building a formal visual vocabulary. Focusing on basic drawing skills, students study the formal and technical problems of drawing as a medium for artistic creativity.
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DRAWING & PAINTING
VISUAL ARTS
GRADE(S)
9TH
LENGTH
1 SEMESTER
UC/CSU APPROVED
YES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of drawing and painting and provides examples, demonstrations and assignments that offer opportunities to execute that understanding through the use of artistic techniques and self-expression.
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ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
VISUAL ARTS
GRADE(S)
9TH
LENGTH
1 SEMESTER
UC/CSU APPROVED
YES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This class emphasizes the organization, function and manipulation of the elements (color, value, line, texture, shape, and space) and the principles (balance, unity. Emphasis, contrast, pattern, rhythm, and movement) of art and design.
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HUMAN ANATOMY
VISUAL ARTS
GRADE(S)
9TH
LENGTH
1 SEMESTER
UC/CSU APPROVED
YES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course concentrates on drawing issues that relate to the figure. Students will develop their ability to represent the human figure by carefully and accurately drawing the skeleton. Students will refine their ability to use accurate proportions, perspective, light and shadow to create the illusion of complex volume. The basic components of drawing are emphasized; gestural markmaking, line weight, perspective, size and scale and composition.
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INTRO TO DESIGN
VISUAL ARTS
GRADE(S)
9TH
LENGTH
1 SEMESTER
UC/CSU APPROVED
YES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This class looks at the function of the designer and how they solve problems of communicating products, images and organizations in an original form. Students develop their creative vision and judgment to enable them to distinguish between strong and weak methods of presenting design ideas. They learn to use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign/Quark to create typical, but challenging design projects.
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INTRO TO PAINTING
VISUAL ARTS
GRADE(S)
9TH
LENGTH
1 SEMESTER
UC/CSU APPROVED
YES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this beginning class, students undertake projects to learn 1) to mix paint, use tint and tone; 2) the triatic, color theory and how to use three colors to create a composition; 3) the color wheel and how to use all the colors; 4) painted collage that mimic selected images of texture and color; 5) the view finder to edit space/areas to magnify points of interest; and, 6) color separation, and texture.
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INTRO TO SCULPTURE
VISUAL ARTS
GRADE(S)
9TH
LENGTH
1 SEMESTER
UC/CSU APPROVED
YES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course emphasizes developing manual skills and conceptual functions in order to present a unified, well-crafted three-dimensional design. This introduction to the basic visual elements through critical analysis as well as the physical manipulation of a variety of art medias will also use demonstrations, study of well-known works/artists, art history, and commonplace 3-D designs to illustrate the role of 3D design in society.
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MIXED MEDIA
VISUAL ARTS
GRADE(S)
9TH
LENGTH
1 SEMESTER
UC/CSU APPROVED
YES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Mixed Media course will focus on image making through the application of various artistic genres including painting and drawing, collage and assemblage, mosaic, photo montage and found objects. Color theory, linear perspective, pictorial composition, figure/ground relationships, visual perception, spatial concepts and critical thinking skills will all be emphasized extensively.
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MODERN ART HISTORY
VISUAL ARTS
GRADE(S)
9TH
LENGTH
1 SEMESTER
UC/CSU APPROVED
YES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This class introduces students to a survey of art from Impressionism to contemporary art. It will give students a broad overview of major works, artists, and movements in their cultural and historical contexts. Students will gather knowledge of art history during this period, while having the opportunity to incorporate those elements into their projects.