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Course Instructor Credits Earned
Art I Mrs. Von der Embse 0.5
Art II Mrs. Von der Embse 0.5
Art III Mrs. Von der Embse 1
Art IV Mrs. Von der Embse 1

                                        

Text Box: Art I (1 unit of credit) Course 182 This course will cover principles and elements of design. The color wheel will be introduced and studied. Experiments with pencil, color pencil, tempera and some cut paper are included. Students will improve drawing ability by employing perspective, gesture and contour drawing methods. Art history/appreciation will be incorporated with each lesson through the use of video, computer and textbook instruction. This is a blocked academic class that fulfills 1 unit of Humanity credit. Fee: $20.0 Art II (1 unit of credit) Course 282 This course is a general study of the fundamentals of drawing with pencil, charcoal, and ink with an emphasis on the human figure. Various printmaking methods will be introduced. a unit of clay methods will be incorporated. some craftwork is included. Art history/appreciation will be incorporated with each less through the use of videos, computer, and textbook instruction. this is a blacked academic class that fulfills 2 unit of Humanity credit. Fee: $20.00 Art III (1 unit credit) Course 380 An exploration of the many ways of printing will be given. Linoleum prints, wood block prints and silk-screening will be explored. Experiments with hand-built pottery and wheel throwing will be offered. the basics of acrylic and watercolor painting will be covered. Art history/appreciation will be incorporated with each less through the use of videos, computer, and textbook instruction. this is a blacked academic class that fulfills 2 unit of Humanity credit. Fee: $20.00 Art IV Independent Study (1 unit credit) course 482 Designed for students considering an art career, including portfolio preparation according to professional art school or college entrance requirements. this course is for highly motivated and talented students. the process of creativity will include creative problem solving based on a variety of media both two and three-dimensional. painting and sculpture, art history and appreciation will be included. Fee: $20.00 Art V (1 unit credit) Course 491 Independent study in art as an opportunity for the experienced and motivated art student to explore an area of investigation that holds personal interest. students must obtain approval from the guidance counselor and art teacher. Fee: $20.00