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
DIGITAL ART 1 |
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Course Description: |
The course is open to students in 9th through 12th grades. It is designed to introduce students to the basics of photography, imaging, and design with an emphasis on aesthetic, technical, and critical thinking skills. Students interested in exploring this influential and contemporary art form will learn to consider and manipulate the Elements and Principles of Art and Design to create strong and successful images. The course is a full year and covers basic components of imaging: composition, exposure, archiving, editing, and displaying images. Class projects are designed to provide contextual and historical inspiration as well as technical skills. Projects will be planned, executed, reflected on and critiqued by all participants while paying close attention to aesthetic qualities, enabling students to improve communication and understanding in both digital art and photography. In addition, the course introduces basic graphic and page design as well as mixed media skills, enabling students to understand the ways that digital art can inform other subject areas. Students will create and submit a portfolio that is representative of the year's body of work. It is expected that students will take time on their own to capture the necessary images for class assignments.
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Prerequisites: |
None |
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Credit: |
1.0 credit |
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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 for Photo 1 but if the student is planning to take Photo 2 a DSLR (camera with removable lens) is highly recommended, Memory card for camera. |
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