ARTAPP
Art Appreciation
½ credit semester
Grades 10 – 12
This course is designed to give the students a basic knowledge of the history and appreciation of art!
Many cultural heritages, including Mexican, African, Western European and Asian, will be evaluated
through slides, videos, books, magazines, computers, field trips, lectures, and studio experiences.
Students explore the four disciplines of art: art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and studio production.
A broad range of artistic styles, media, and ideas from the past and present are used to examine the
relationships and meaningful contributions of art to society.
INDART
Directed Independent Art
½ credit semester
Grade 12
Consent of instructor
Directed Independent Art is designed to provide advanced art students with the opportunity for indepth study in their field of interest. A course of art projects agreed upon between the student and the
instructor.
Students will be required to:
1. Write a contract with the cooperating teacher outlining the projects to be accomplished each
quarter.
2. Do research appropriate for each project.
3. Keep a sketchbook of ideas, drawings, and notes throughout the year.
4. Complete the work contracted each term.
5. Prepare a portfolio for art school admissions, scholarship competitions or art shows.
YAART
Youth Apprenticeship - Art
½ credit semester
Grades 11 & 12
If the student is serious about a career in the Art area, then this program is for them. This program
involves being enrolled in courses that allow the student to gain the competencies needed a career in
Art. Students interested in Art need to enroll in art classes. Students must complete 450 hours of
work experience and attain the competencies to obtain Art Youth Apprenticeship Certificate. Students
that are interested in this program must contact the Guidance Office for an application form and to be
enrolled initially, pending employment.
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