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 2 |
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Course Description: |
The course is open to students in 10th through 12th grades who have previously taken Digital Arts 1. Digital Arts 2 is designed to build upon skills previously acquired. This is a one year course with emphasis on advanced techniques of creating and using digital images focusing on aesthetic, conceptual and critical thinking abilities. Students will examine the big ideas motivating contemporary photographic artists to inform and build upon their personal work. Through hands-on projects, and digital manipulation using Adobe Software students will continue to develop technological skills while learning to develop their personal voice and meaning making. Projects will be planned, executed, reflected on and critiqued by all participants while paying close attention to aesthetic qualities, enabling students to continue to improve communication and understanding in both art and photography. Mid year, students will begin to compile a body of work centered on a theme of their choice. They will be expected to maintain a blog, illustrating and detailing the ideas behind and process of each completed photograph. A printed portfolio will be submitted at the end of the year of their concentrated theme. It is expected that students will be highly motivated and able to work independently.
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Prerequisites: |
Digital Art 1 or equivalent high school art background |
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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 DSLR (camera with removable lens) is highly recommended, Memory card for camera. |
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