High School Online Program of Studies
Visual Arts Department
PHILOSOPHY
The Visual Arts give all people of the world the opportunity to pursue and find meaning in their lives, intellectually and emotionally, through artistic forms of expression. Each discipline within the visual arts provides its own unique approaches to thinking, problem solving, creativity, habits of mind and enables alternative forms of communication.
The Visual Arts connect generations and cultures. They provide a deeper knowledge of self and relationship to community, enhancing an aesthetic awareness of our environment.
The Visual Arts are an essential part of every student’s education, being at the core of life’s journey. They enrich personal and social existence, furnishing lifelong avenues of self-expression, enjoyment, emotional exploration, cultural sensitivity and vocation.
Visual Arts Courses Offered 2023-2024
AP 2D ART and DESIGN (Tentative for 2023/24)
IB DIPLOMA VISUAL ARTS SL I /II
IB DIPLOMA VISUAL ARTS HL I/II
AP 2D ART and DESIGN (Tentative for 2023/24) |
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Course Description: |
The AP 2D Art and Design course is intended for highly motivated students who are seriously interested in the study of art and design. The course is intended to prepare artists for college level thinking in the artistic process. It is recommended for AP students to have previous training in art or to demonstrate competence via portfolio submission. The course is designed as an intensive one year program with emphasis on contemporary and traditional 2D processes, concepts, and materials. Projects are designed to introduce and fuse content, skill and principles of design and composition, and a variety of media will be explored from digital photography to mixed media, design, and more. Students will be expected to think critically to solve visual problems in innovative ways. Two portfolios are required to be submitted: 1. Selected Works (5 physical works high-quality printed reproductions of physical works that each demonstrate synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas using 2-D art and design skills) and 2. Sustained Investigation (15 digital images of works of art and process documentation that demonstrate sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision). This course may be offered on alternating years based on demand.
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Prerequisites: |
Minimum of one year of high school art courses (either Digital Arts 1 and 2 or Studio Art 1 and 2) and teacher recommendation. |
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Credit: |
1.0 credits |
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Length of Course: |
1 year |
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Notes: |
Most art supplies are provided but students are asked to purchase a sketchbook, 4 GB (minimum) memory stick or flash drive, Digital Camera - a "Point and Shoot" style camera with manual capabilities is acceptable or a DSLR (camera with removable lens) is highly recommended, Memory card for camera and on occasion some materials/tools will need to be purchased for individual studio works when the school is not able to source the materials needed. Students may also need to pay for professional color printing. This course is offered in tandem with other classes; students are expected to be able to work independently and be available to meet with the teacher outside of class time when needed. |
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