ARTS

Junior High

Art (1 semester) Grade Level: 8
Eighth grade art includes units on clay, painting, drawing, design, problem solving and printing. The students will build basic color concepts by introducing various color schemes. The drawing unit will emphasize drawing from the imagination as well as drawing objects from life.

Art I (1 or 2 semesters) Grade Level: 9
This course includes discussion in the meaning, major forms, and components of two-dimensional art. Students study elements and principles of design used in construction of two-dimensional works, art appreciation, and art history. Students are exposed to various mediums and techniques used in drawing, painting, and print making. Students may be required to purchase some consumable materials.

Clay Pottery and Sculpture I (1 semester) Grade Level: 9
This course is designed as a basic three-dimensional course to introduce the student to ceramic pottery and sculpture. A variety of methods and techniques will be used. Instruction in the process, correct use of tools, terms, and techniques will be provided. Students will be required to purchase materials for projects, which will be taken home.

Graphic Arts (1 semester) Grade Level: 9 (Highland East only)
The computer graphics class will be a one semester course designed to give the artistically expressive students the opportunity to create artwork on the computer, making use of both still and animated graphics programs. The intent of this course is to acquaint students with the computer as an art medium. No programming will be involved.