3D COMPUTER ANIMATION 1-2

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisite: None

PHS: Practical Art or Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

3D Computer Animation 1-2 focuses on the art of 3D computer animation. Students will learn the basics of the principles of animation, design, animation software (3D Studio Max or Softimage|XSI), modeling, storyboard development, script writing, character development, and application of these skills to be successful. Students will work in a production group to create a small-animated movie. It provides students with the opportunity to self-express and communicate their own ideas through the study of character design, backgrounds, props, digital painting, special effects, scene development, storyboard development and script writing/story writing, with the application to aesthetic theories.  Students will work individually and in teams to create and plan an animated short story, through story design and implementation to a hand drawn storyboard, character development, and finally computer animation.  They will analysis formally and aesthetically their group and individual work. Character development will concentrate on brining life to the character using drawings and clay model studies created by the student. Students will experience working with different mediums to create storyboards and to design their own animated scenes and short stories. View the Course

 

3D COMPUTER ANIMATION 3-4

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite: 3D Computer Animation 1-2

PHS: Practical Art or Fine Art

3D Computer Animation 3-4 is a studio class providing students with the opportunity to self-express and communicate their own ideas through the study of 3D Computer Animation focusing on design, backgrounds, props, digital painting, special effects, scene development, storyboard development and script/story writing, by creating a feature animation,  a video game, scientific visualization, historical reconstruction, and so on.  Students will choose an area of focus within the computer animation field and delve into that area. They will focus in greater depth on bringing life to their character and telling their story in a better format following video techniques and principles.

 

3D COMPUTER ANIMATION 5-6

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisite: 3D Computer Animation 3-4

PHS: Practical Art or Fine Art

3D Computer Animation 5-6 is a studio class as a continuation of 3D Computer Animation 3-4 with the addition for students to receive direction from a mentor in the field or in conjunction with an internship through a local business/industry partner.  The course will provide students with a valuable insight to understanding the demands that are placed upon them in the workforce.  The course will continue to provide students with the opportunity to self-express and communicate their own ideas through the study of 3D Computer Animation focusing on design, backgrounds, props, digital painting, special effects, scene development, storyboard development and script/story writing, by creating a feature animation, a video game, scientific visualization, historical reconstruction, and so on.  Students will continue to focus on their area of interest within the computer animation field and delve into that area with the help of their mentor or internship.

 

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 1-2

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisite: None

PHS: Practical Art or Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

Architectural Design 1-2 focuses on the art of architecture. Students will study the history of architecture and design a set of architectural plans (AutoCAD / Architectural Desktop / ArchiCAD) of their dream home. Students will also create a 3D model of their house.  The course includes the study and application of the elements and principles of design, the study of the history of ancient architecture from Catal Huyuk to the Ancient Baroque and its relevant vocabulary and structural devices, and an introduction to basic sketching and technical drawing skills. View the Course

 

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 3-4

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite: Architectural Design 1-2

PHS: Practical Art or Fine Art

Architectural Design 3-4 deals with the planning of buildings. The course includes the study and application of the elements and principles of design, the study of the history of architecture in regard to the English Influence in America to Contemporary Trends and its relevant vocabulary and structural devices, and in depth sketching and technical drawing skills to produce a production working set of plans. All students will acquire a knowledge of the evaluation of man's means of building and how this relates to weather, custom, tradition, materials available, and social habits. Skills will be acquired through the process of designing a home (AutoCAD / Architectural Desktop / ArchiCAD), building a model, and surveying a typical site. Sample projects will be given as if the student were the architect and had to meet the county building codes. Students will additionally experience working with different mediums to copy ancient structures and to design their own structures using various construction devices. Technical information and skills are acquired through participation, demonstrations, projects, and guest speakers.

 

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 5-6

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisite: Architectural Design 3-4

PHS: Practical Art or Fine Art

Architectural Design 5-6 focuses on the planning of buildings and is a continuation of Architectural Design 3-4 providing direction from an industry partner or mentor.  The course will provide students with valuable insight into the field of architecture while experiencing and gaining an understanding of the demands placed upon them in the workforce.  The course will continue to apply the principles and elements of design while studying the history of architecture with a focus on current trends from the last 50 years.  Students will develop their vocabulary of contemporary and postmodern structural devices while producing a working set of plans. All students will continue to study the evolution of man's means of building and how this relates to weather, custom, tradition, materials available, and social habits. Skills will be acquired through the process of designing a structure, building a model, surveying a typical site, and so on. Students will address and meet the county building codes. Students will create technical artistic presentations through the guidance of their mentor.

 

CERAMICS 1-2

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisite: None

PHS: Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

Ceramics 1 and 2 are classes in which a variety of projects will be completed using clay. Students will be introduced to art theory concepts and will construct projects using the methods of pinch, coil, slab, with an introduction to the wheel. Students will develop their ability to communicate visually with an emphasis on craftsmanship.

 

CERAMICS 3-4

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite: Ceramics 1-2

PHS: Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” and “G” requirements

Ceramics 3 and 4 are designed for students who have mastered basic hand building and decorative techniques. These courses will stress design, craftsmanship, and evaluation of ceramic art at an increased level of difficulty. Studio projects will involve construction in hand-built and wheel-thrown methods.

 

DESIGN IN MIXED MEDIA 1-2

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisite: None

PHS: Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

Design in Mixed Media 1-2 introduces students to the elements and principles of design which are part of the common core of knowledge and the foundation for understanding and creating fine art. This course provides students in a studio environment with practical experience in the production of two- and three-dimensional design artwork in the mediums of printmaking, sculpture, and fiber. It will continue to develop student awareness and appreciation of the fine arts.

 

DESIGN IN MIXED MEDIA 3-4

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite: Design in Mixed Media 1-2

PHS: Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” and “G” requirements

Design in Mixed Media 3-4 continues to develop and refine students’ understanding of the elements and principles of design which are part of the common core of knowledge and the foundation for understanding and creating fine art. This course provides students in a studio environment with practical experience in the production of two and three-dimensional design artwork in the mediums of printmaking, sculpture, and fiber. It will continue to develop student awareness and appreciation of the fine arts.

 

DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION 1-2

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisite: None

PHS: Practical Art or Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

Students will learn to create short films (vignette’s) from idea to inception. This course provides introductory and intermediate training in digital media production. This course covers the following: operation of video cameras, digital video editing equipment, digital audio editing equipment, lighting equipment, multi-track digital recorders, video recorders, compact disc & DVD recorders and rendering. Instruction includes basic development of treatments, storyboarding, script writing, and production concepts. Students will use equipment, which includes Final Cut Pro video & audio editing software. Digidesign Pro-tools, audio editing software, digital video cameras.

 

DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION 3-4

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisite: C or better in Digital Media 1-2

PHS: Practical Art or Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

Students will learn to create advanced short films (vignette’s) from idea to inception This course provides advanced training in digital media production. This course covers the following: operation of video cameras, digital video editing equipment, digital audio editing equipment, lighting equipment, multi-track digital recorders, video recorders, compact disc & DVD recorders and rendering. Instruction includes basic development of treatments, storyboarding, script writing, and production concepts. Students will use equipment, which includes Final Cut Pro video & audio editing software. Digidesign Pro-tools, audio editing software, digital video cameras. Advanced students will also be trained in use of jib crane work, advanced text generation, advanced HD film work, and advanced audio engineering.

 

DRAWING AND PAINTING 1-2

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisite: None

PHS: Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

Students will have an opportunity to create and evaluate a wide variety of artworks in drawing and painting media. The class will explore design elements including line, color, shape, texture, value and space. Composition and technical skills will also be covered. These classes are designed for the whole spectrum of student skill levels, from the beginning stick figure artist to the student with many years of practice.

 

DRAWING AND PAINTING 3-4

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting 1-2

PHS: Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” and “G” requirements

Drawing and Painting 3 and 4 are designed for students who have both the interest and talent to further develop their drawing and painting skills. Students will produce, view, discuss, and analyze a wide variety of drawings and paintings. These classes will be conducted in a studio environment that combines communication of ideas, symbols, moods, and feelings with originality.

 

COMPUTER GRAPHIC ARTS 1-2

Grade Level: 9-12

PHS: Practical Art or Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

This course is a study in contemporary media. The class is structured around projects emphasizing the art elements of line, shape, color, and texture. It will introduce the student to the principles of design including rhythm, balance, proportions, and variety. Students will develop an appreciation of traditional artistic expression as well as an understanding of the role of contemporary media as a verbal and visual means of communication in today’s society.

 

JEWELRY 1-2

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisite: None

PHS: Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

Students enrolled in Jewelry 1 and 2 will be introduced to the basic art elements and principles of design through exploration in various assignments in the medium of metal. The course will offer the student in the visual arts the opportunity to broaden the visual art experience through guided exercises, discussions, and development of technical vocabulary that emphasizes art criticism, art history, art philosophy, as well as the production of jewelry art forms.

 

JEWELRY 3-4

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite: Jewelry 1-2

PHS: Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” and “G” requirements

Students enrolled in Jewelry 3 and 4 will further their work with the elements and principles of design and the studio production of jewelry art forms. “Lapidary” and “casting” processes will be added to the basic “fabrication” techniques learned in Jewelry 1 and 2.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY 1

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisite: None

PHS: Practical Art or Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

Photography 1 is a class for students wishing to learn about cameras, how to take pictures and how to print their own pictures. Photographic composition, camera techniques, film exposure and use of photographic chemicals is demonstrated. Students will work extensively in the photographic darkroom and will begin to work in a digital environment with Photoshop. An adjustable 35mm camera is recommended.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY 2

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisite: Photography 1

PHS: Practical Art or Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” and “G” requirements

Earns 3 units of college credit through Palomar College for “B” or better

In Photography 2, students will continue to fine-tune their composition, camera and printing skills learned in Photography 1. In addition they will use a camera for communication, creative expression and fine art presentation of photographs. Imagination and creativity will be stressed. The history of photography as well as the critical evaluation of student photographs will be stressed. In Photography 3-4, advanced skills in creative printing, specialized darkroom techniques, and advanced Photoshop and digital printing skills are stressed. Studio photography also becomes an integral part of the curriculum. A digital camera is recommended.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY PROCESSING

Grade Level: 11-12

Recommended prerequisite: One semester of Photography

PHS: Practical Art or Fine Art

This course provides entry-level, upgrading, and advanced training in fine art photography, photo-processing, and studio work. Employment possibilities include Photoshop editor , darkroom technician, and photo-journalist. Students will learn compositional elements, how to properly handle 35mm cameras, expose black and white and color films, print on black and white as well as color papers. Equipment used in this class includes black and white enlargers, studio lighting equipment and medium format cameras. Photoshop and working in a digital workflow are also integral parts of this class.

 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART 1-2, 2-D Design/Photography

Grade Level: 12

Prerequisite: Photography 1-2 and Teacher Recommendation

PHS: Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” and “G” requirements

Advanced Placement Studio Art/Photography provides instruction for highly skilled, exceptional students in photography. The course assists these students in the preparation of a portfolio for the Advanced Placement program in Studio Art. Portfolio preparation involves a significant time commitment and is, therefore, intended for motivated students with advanced skills who are seriously dedicated to studying art.

 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART HISTORY 1-2

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite: None

PHS: Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” and “G” requirements

AP Art History is a chronological survey of architecture, painting, sculpture, and photography of the western tradition and selected works from a variety of cultures from beyond the European tradition. The sequential presentation of the artwork studied in the course begins in the prehistoric period and ends with post-modernism. Throughout the year, specific works of art and architecture from China, India, Japan and South America, Meso-America and Africa are introduced so that students can identify the ideas and concepts that unite the art of these diverse cultures and time periods with the western tradition. Emphasis is placed on the study of the development of style within cultures, epochs, and artists’ careers. Strategies of comparative analysis of works of art are also introduced and practiced in class discussion, written assignments, and tests. Formal analysis using the elements of art, principles of design and composition, and various strategies and models presented in class specifically referenced to each art form, are introduced and developed throughout the year. Students will be able to identify, analyze and evaluate the context of works of art within their respective cultures and periods to analyze each work’s possible meaning and significance. Some attention is also placed on the history of technique and art making with demonstration on art materials by the instructor or guest speaker. The study of signs and symbols from various cultures is introduced to students who interpret work iconographically. Central to the Art History curriculum is the development and practice of clear writing skills using the language of art analysis. Building a broad and very specific vocabulary of art terms and knowledge of art and architecture techniques are emphasized with a weekly vocabulary quiz. Students are also encouraged to develop their ability to think critically and analytically through weekly slide comparison essays. Visual literacy is developed through daily slide presentation of art works and class discussions and a weekly slide quiz of previously studied works of art.

 

STUDIO ART

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite: Drawing & Painting 1-2 & 3-4 and Teacher Recommendation

PHS: Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

Studio Art is for students who have advanced skills.  They must develop their own ideas for their projects and choose the types of surfaces and materials that are appropriate.  Students must be highly motivated and be able to work independently.  A minimum of 6 superior quality artworks are required for the semester.  The teacher will discuss all projects with the students on an ongoing basis.  This course can be repeated for credit and is offered every semester.  (This is not an AP course.)  

 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART 1-2

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite: Drawing & Painting 1-2 & 3-4 and Teacher Recommendation

PHS: Fine Art

Meets UC/CSU “F” and “G” requirements

Advanced Placement Studio Art provides instruction for the highly skilled exceptional students in drawing, painting, and three-dimensional design. The course assists these students in the preparation of a portfolio for the Advanced Placement program in Studio Art. Portfolio preparation involves a significant time commitment and is, therefore, intended for motivated students with advanced skills who are seriously dedicated to studying art.