Course Descriptions:

ART 1
One semester, one credit
Art 1 is designed to introduce students to all kinds of art. Students will gain insights into the art works produced by artists and create
their own art works using a variety of techniques and media including pencil, pen and ink, tempera paint, and clay. Students will
learn to recognize and use the visual elements of art such as line, shape, form, value, color, space, texture, and movement. Students
will also learn about art from a variety of different cultures, time periods and styles.
ART 2
One semester, one credit
Prerequisite: Enrollment in this course is based upon portfolio review by the UHS Art Department. Juniors and Seniors who do not have a
portfolio are encouraged to speak to the Art instructors.
Art 2 is a continuation of Art 1, and introduces the students to the principles of design; the ways artists put the visual elements
(learned in Art 1) together to make a picture or sculpture. Students will be introduced to various 2-D and 3-D media and
techniques such as drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and clay. Students will learn the skills and vocabulary for interpreting and
judging art works, including art from various time periods, cultures, and styles.
ACCELERATED ART 1-2
One semester, one credit
Prerequisite: Enrollment in this course is based upon portfolio review by the UHS Art Department. Juniors and Seniors who do
not have a portfolio are encouraged to speak to the Art instructors.
Accelerated Art 1-2 is for highly motivated students who desire an accelerated pace and a higher degree of challenge in art.
Students who pass this class are allowed to move directly to Art 3 level courses because it combines the content of Art 1 and Art 2
into one semester. Students will gain insights into art works produced by artists as well as create their own works using a variety
of techniques and media such as pencil, pen and ink, tempera paint, clay, and printmaking. Students will learn to use and see the
elements and principles of art in their own work and work from a variety of different artists, cultures, time periods, and styles.
Students will also learn the skills and vocabulary for formally criticizing a work of art.
ART 3 DRAWING
One semester, one credit
Prerequisite: Art 1 and Art 2
Students will build on the skills they learned in Art 1 and Art 2 including the design elements and principles. Students will be
introduced to various artists and cultures from a large variety of time periods. They will develop their skills in various drawing
media such as pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, crayon, chalk, and color pencil.

ART 3 PAINTING
One semester, one credit
Prerequisite: Art 1 and Art 2
Students will use various forms of medium to build on the skills learned in Art 1 and Art 2 including design elements and
principles. Students will be introduced to various artists and cultures from a large variety of time periods.

ART 3 3-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
One semester, one credit
Prerequisite: Art 1 and Art 2.
Students in 3-Dimensional Design will build on the principles and elements of design they learned in Art 1 and Art 2 and work in a
variety of art media such as clay, plaster, and wire. Students will be introduced to various artists and cultures from a large variety
of time periods.

*AP STUDIO ART - DRAWING
One year, two credits
Prerequisite: 2 high school level art classes including Art 3 Drawing
Enrollment in this course is based on portfolio review by the UHS Art Department. The AP program in Studio Art is for highly
motivated students who are seriously interested in the study of art and involves significant commitment. It is highly recommended that AP Studio Art students have taken as many art courses at the high school level as possible in their schedule. Students will need to work outside the classroom, as well as in it, and beyond scheduled periods. The AP Studio Art curriculum is available on line at www.apcentral.collegeboard.com and will be strictly adhered to. Students who opt to take AP Studio Art will be required to complete 4 art projects during the summer prior to enrollment. The list of projects to select from can be picked up from either the art teachers or from the counseling office and is also available at www.moodle.usd116.org in the AP Studio Art course listing. These projects will be turned in within 5 days of the start of the course and will be part of the first quarter grade. There will be an extra fee to cover the cost of film for the slide portfolios.

*AP STUDIO ART -2 DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
Prerequisite: 2 high school level art classes including either Art 3 Drawing or Advanced Photographic Arts
Enrollment in this course is based on portfolio review by the UHS Art Department. The AP program in Studio Art is for highly
motivated students who are seriously interested in the study of art and involves significant commitment. It is highly recommended that AP Studio Art students have taken as many art courses at the high school level as possible in their schedule. Students will need to work outside the classroom, as well as in it, and beyond scheduled periods. The AP Studio Art curriculum is available on line at www.apcentral.collegeboard.com and will be strictly adhered to. Students who opt to take AP Studio Art will be required to complete 4 art projects during the summer prior to enrollment. The list of projects to select from can be picked up from either the art teachers or from the counseling office and is also available at www.moodle.usd116.org in the AP Studio Art course listing. These projects will be turned in within 5 days of the start of the course and will be part of the first quarter grade. There will be an extra fee to cover the cost of film for the slide portfolios.

PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS
One semester, one credit
Prerequisite: One semester of high school art: Juniors and Seniors will be exempt from prerequisite
This is a general survey course covering technical, historical, and aesthetic aspects of black and white photography. Lab activities will include picture taking, film developing, and beginning darkroom techniques. This course will emphasize the operation of an adjustable SLR camera. Several cameras are available for student use. Black and white film will be provided. Students will also be introduced to digital imagery, and basic Adobe Photoshop software.

ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS
One semester, one credit
Prerequisite: Photographic Arts
Students will continue to be introduced to historic and aesthetic aspects of photography, as well as advanced black and white
photographic techniques, including long exposures, hand coloring, tinting, double exposures, and digital imagery manipulation.
Students will learn basic Microsoft PowerPoint Software and will create a portfolio presentation of their work.

MULTIMEDIA AND WEBSITE CREATIONS
One semester, one credit
Prerequisite: Sophomore English or concurrent enrollment in American Studies
This is a course for students who are interested in learning to use various software to create a complex website on the computer. With an emphasis on design, the course will include navigation, fonts, colors, graphics, animation, visual theme and style, and overall project appearance. Students will be introduced to various software including Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash, as well as peripheral equipment including scanners and digital cameras.

DIGITAL IMAGING
One semester, one credit
Prerequisite: Sophomore English or concurrent enrollment in American Studies
This is a course for students who are interested in learning to use various software to create a complex website on the computer. With an emphasis on design, the course will include navigation, fonts, colors, graphics, animation, visual theme and style, and overall project appearance. Students will be introduced to various software including Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash, as well as peripheral equipment including scanners and digital cameras.

WEIGHTED OPTION
The weighted option is available for the following courses.
Prerequisite: Sophomore English or concurrent enrollment in American Studies.
Art 3 (Drawing) Art 3 (Painting)
Art (3-Dimensional Design) Advanced Photographic Arts
The weighted option course content will include all expectations of the above classes as well as additional requirements. These
courses will meet the same hour as the regular course. Writing and sketchbooks will be done outside of class. Students must enroll for weighted art within the first ten days of each semester.

ANY ART LEVEL 3 COURSE CAN BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT WITH CONSENT OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

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