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Digital Media 808
Prerequisite: Graphic Design 807 AND consent of instructor.
Students will continue their exploration into graphic art using
digital tools. By building on the artistic processes developed in
Graphic Design, students will use various software packages to
develop functional design in projects involving vector-based
images, image manipulation, and animation.
This course is focused on developing skills and work ethic as
students strive to meet goals and exercise their artistic ability.
Pottery and Ceramics 810
Prerequisite: Art I 805 or Graphic Design 807 AND consent of instructor.
Students will learn the basics of hand-built ceramic
construction using pinch, coil, and slab methods. Projects will
first focus on creating functional vessels. As students continue
to work with clay, they will explore sculptural concepts and
decorative techniques.
Advanced Ceramics and Sculpture 811
Prerequisite: Pottery and Ceramics 810 AND consent of instructor.
Students will refine clay techniques previously introduced
in Pottery and Ceramics in order to develop their personal
artistic styles. A focus on creative design drives students
toward expertise with clay as they throw on the wheel,
refine their hand-building techniques, and sculpt using the
subtractive method. During the semester, students will
establish a theme for their body of work and assist with
loading the kiln.
Drawing and Painting 822
Prerequisite: Art 1 805 or Graphic Design 807 AND consent of instructor. the quality and quantity of work in their final portfolio as well
Students in this course will explore a spectrum of realistic
and abstract methods of drawing and painting. Students will
create artwork involving still life, landscape, and portraiture
using various mediums and surfaces. This course involves
experimentation with acrylic and watercolor paint along with
ink, colored pencil, and pastel.
Advanced Drawing and Painting 823
Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting 822 AND consent of instructor
This class extends the skills and ideas learned in Drawing
and Painting. Students will explore a variety of drawing and
painting approaches and refine their artistic style. Emphasis is
placed on enhancing skills in perspective and figure drawing
with a creative approach to materials, such as charcoal and
oil paint. Projects are designed to further develop a student’s
understanding of creative drawing and painting techniques
and problem solving.
Digital Photography 825
Prerequisite: Required to have a digital camera with manual shooting modes.
Students learn how to use digital cameras to take dynamic
photos featuring portrait, landscape, and architectural shots.
They will learn how to adjust camera functions, such as
aperture and shutter speed, and understand how those values
impact their images.
Advanced Digital Photography 827
Prerequisite: Digital Photography 827 and use of a digital camera with manual
shooting modes.
Students will gain an understanding of fine art photography
and its place in modern society. Projects are designed
to further develop a student’s understanding of creative
photographic problem-solving while offering more student
choice in terms of technique and theme throughout the
course. The goal of this course is to cultivate the artistic style
of the student to a higher level of creativity and refinement.
IB Visual Art*SL 828/829
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This is not for approval, but to ensure
that the student understands the scope of the course and summer work
requirements. This course is a one-year program for juniors or seniors.
IB Visual Art SL is designed to provide visual art students with
opportunities to study art and art history as well as create
meaningful artwork that is integrated with their research
and exploration. Students will work with the art teachers
in a structured studio environment where they will pursue
personal, but guided, approaches to research, subject and
media. Extensive work outside of class on research and project
development is also required. All students will be evaluated on
as the pages in their art journals, their growth in knowledge
and understanding, and an individual exhibit of their work.
This course will meet every day during the entire year.
Recommended courses to precede IB Art*SL: Art 1, Graphic
Design, and any of the following: Drawing and Painting, Digital
Photography, and/or Pottery and Ceramics.
IB Visual Art*HL 830/831
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This is to ensure that the student
understands the scope of the course and summer work requirements. Only the
serious art student should consider this course.
This is the 2nd year of IB Art for those registered in HL.
The course is the same in structure to IB Art SL, except the
expectations for quantity and quality of work are higher than
the SL course.
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