ART
Sculpture II Prerequisite / Selection process: Sculpture I Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Theme-based concentration applied to working with 3-D art forms
• Greater emphasis on refinement and exploration of sculpture techniques
• Styles and works of a variety of noted sculptors studied
• Continued emphasis on aesthetics and art criticism
Projects, activities, etc.: Fabrication, welding and stone carving
Sculpture III Prerequisite / Selection process: Sculpture II Intended audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Course may be taken up to three trimesters. One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Offers students additional coursework to develop greater depth in studio discipline
• Continued emphasis on art history, aesthetics, and art production
Projects, activities, etc.: Fabrication, welding and stone carving
Digital Filmmaking I Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Coursework focuses on the creative and artistic applications of film and cinema art and related technology
• The course will also focus on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design as they apply to Media Arts state standards
• Technical skills relating to the use of digital video, camera equipment, sound recording, composition and editing will be taught using industry standard software
Instructional focus: Lab work
Digital Filmmaking II Prerequisite / Selection process: Video Art I Intended audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Advanced student exploration and creation of digital filmmaking aligned with MN Media Arts standards
• Strong focus is placed on students demonstrating a personal voice through the filmmaking, editing, and production of their projects
• Additional emphasis will be placed on film presentation, evaluation, and analysis of their finished works
Instructional focus: Lab work
Drawing / Painting [ AP Studio Art: 2-D Design / Drawing ] Intended audience: Grades 10( with teacher approval), 11 and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Exploration of studio art at the college-level
• Course is sponsored by the College Board
• Students are expected to be able to work independently as an adult member of the class
• Completion of a portfolio of related works, focused on an inquiry-based investigation of materials, processes, and ideas
• Portfolio [ exam ] submitted to College Board for review in May
• Course work will receive a separate grade from the teacher in addition to a rating from the College Board
Projects, activities, etc.: Creation of a portfolio of artwork Instructional focus: Comparable to an introductory college course in studio art
Ceramics / Sculpture [ AP Studio Art: 3-D Design ] Intended audience: Grades 10( with teacher approval), 11, and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Exploration of studio art at the college-level
• Course is sponsored by the College Board
• Students are expected to be able to work independently as an adult member of the class
• Completion of a portfolio of threedimensional related works focused on an inquiry based investigation of material, processes, and ideas.
• Portfolio [ exam ] submitted to College Board for review in May
• Course work will receive a separate grade from the teacher in addition to a rating from the College Board
Projects, activities, etc.: Creation of a portfolio of artwork Instructional focus: Comparable to an introductory college course in studio art
Honors Arts Symposium [ AHS only ] Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes:
• Learn and directly apply the elements of art and principles of design
• Explore a secondary discipline; noting the connections with art( ex. chemistry, specifically chemical reactions to metals, and other materials used in jewelry design)
• Apply Design Thinking method to create solutions to various design challenges
• Design and create works that become part of an e-portfolio
Projects, activities, etc.: Exploration of materials, original design work, development of art skills( ex. creating patinas on metal, use of jewelry equipment, designing original wearable art) Instructional focus: Design Thinking, Makerspace equipment, student collaboration, student-driven and project-base design challenges, industry tours, guest speakers
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