Art

Course Type: Semester

Department: Art

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: Visual Studies I

Description: Students will be introduced to the art of comics. Students will invent original characters and comic strips, panels, and pages. In the process, they will be taught the drawing techniques used to develop successful comic books.

Course Type: Semester

Department: Art

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: Visual Studies I

Description: This class will concentrate on techniques of painting using watercolors, acrylics, and combinations of paints. Students will be charged a fee of $20.00 per class to cover the cost of this course.

Course Type: Semester

Department: Art

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: Visual Studies I

Description: This class will primarily focus on techniques of working with clay, including hand-building methods and the potter's wheel. Other sculptural methods and materials will also be used in this class. Students will be charged a fee of $20.00 per class to cover the cost of this course.

Course Type: Semester

Department: Art

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: Visual Studies I and Metals I

Description: This course focuses on the artistic side of metalworking. Students will design and create artistic metal pieces such as wall hangings, lawn ornaments, plasma-cut projects, and sculptures. Emphasis is placed on creativity, design principles, and craftsmanship. Students will learn to design, fabricate, and weld metal to produce artistic works while practicing safe working habits and proper tool use. Instruction includes units on project planning and fabrication processes before beginning hands-on projects. A $20.00 shop fee is required to cover supplies and consumable materials. Note: This class is also listed in the Technology Education section.

Course Type: Semester

Department: Art

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: Visual Studies I & II

Description: This elective class will concentrate on two-dimensional art, drawing, design and painting. This is a great class for students who enjoy art and wish to make meaningful and engaging artworks. This class focuses on student choice and setting personal goals.

Course Type: Semester

Department: Art

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: Visual Studies I

Description: This elective course is a continuation of visual studies and will build on the skills learned in Visual Studies I. This is primarily a drawing course, but students may also work with ceramics and sculpture, and painting.

Course Type: Semester

Department: Art

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: none

Description: This elective course is an introduction to the world of visual art and all of the other art courses offered at Colby High School. Students will experiment with drawing, ceramics, graphics, painting,and sculpture. Students will learn about elements of art and various periods of art history. Students may have to purchase some supplies.

Course Type: Semester

Department: Art

Sub-Cluster: N/A

Prerequisite: Completion of all visual studies courses.

Description: Upon completion of visual studies, I, II and III, students may take an independent study. In this class, students will decide, along with the instructor, the chosen course of study. Independent study classes are designed for students who are serious about art. This class was designed for students to develop a portfolio for college. It is also for students to develop a body of work for a senior show.