WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL ' S
COURSE CATALOG
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Course Name : Applied Design I Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 9th - 12th grade
Prerequisites : VA Comprehensive I ( 80 %+)
Description : These courses emphasize design elements and principles in the production of applied design art products and / or designs such as architecture , advertisements , graphic designs , environmental designs , and product designs . Stresses proper use of equipment and vocabulary and technical terms . Investigates the computer and its influence on and role in creating contemporary designs . Includes a cultural and historical study of master design works of different periods and styles .
Course Name : Applied Design II Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 10th - 12th grade
Prerequisites : Applied Design I ( 80 %+)
Description : This course enhances level-one skills and provides opportunities to apply design elements and principles in the production of applied design art products and / or designs such as architecture , advertisements , graphic designs , environmental designs , and product designs . Uses board- and computer-generated designs for art products . Covers how to create designs and plan design presentations .
Course Name : Ceramics I Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 9th - 12th grade
Prerequisites : VA Comprehensive I ( 80 %+)
Description : This course introduces the characteristics of clay and design in clay using various techniques of construction and decoration . Emphasizes hand building and introduces other forming techniques , surface decoration , and glaze applications . Covers styles of ceramic works from Western and non-Western cultures .
Course Name : Ceramics II Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 10th - 12th grade
Prerequisites : Ceramics I ( 80 %+)
Description : This course enhances level-one skills and provides opportunities to apply design techniques in clay through hand building and / or throwing on the potter ' s wheel . Introduces formulation of basic glazes and kiln firing and stresses evaluation of clay forms through art criticism .
Course Name : Ceramics III and IV Type of Course : Elective Courses Available to : 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites : Ceramics II ( 80 %+) AND teacher recommendation
Description : These courses extend clay techniques and provides opportunities to apply design techniques in clay through hand building and / or wheel throwing techniques while developing personal artistic voice . Presents ceramic / pottery forms as art and craft in historical context . Explores ideas and questions about purposes and functions of ceramic forms , past and present .
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