Art Department

Junior High Course Offerings

Art Classes Available for Students in Grades 7-9

Art 1
Open to: 7, 8, 9
One Year Course
Prerequisite: None
Content: Students will be introduced to several media and techniques of art such as drawing, painting, printmaking, calligraphy, sculpture, computer graphics, etc. The elements and principles of design will be emphasized and students will study various art movements, artists, artworks, and cultures.
$18 materials cost

Art 2
Open to: 8, 9
One Year Course
Prerequisite: Art 1 or Instructor Approval
Content: Students will further develop skills by creating art using a variety of media and techniques (such as drawing, painting, printmaking, calligraphy, sculpture, computer graphics, etc.) and the intentional selection of elements and principles of design to communicate an idea. Visual literacy and perception skills will continue to develop with the historical and cultural learning of art.
$18 materials cost

Art 3
Open to: 9
One Year Course
Prerequisite: Art 1 & Art 2 or Instructor Approval
Content: Students will expand their understanding of the elements and principles of design as they explore a more varied and individually structured curriculum. Techniques in a variety of mediums will be developed as the student learns about aesthetics and critiquing of art forms created by themselves and others. Portfolios are created for managing and submitting artwork for exhibit.
$18 materials cost

Arts & Crafts
Open to: 7
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: None
Content: Students will learn basic design, drawing, painting and 3-D skills along with hands-on experience with many materials. Line, shape, form, value, color and texture will be demonstrated by incorporating these elements in individual projects. Principles of design such as balance, emphasis/contrast, variety, repetition/pattern, movement/rhythm and unity will be incorporated.  
$15 materials cost

Creative Crafts 1
Open to: 8, 9
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: None
Content: Students will develop skills while working with a variety of techniques and media such as ceramics, fibers, jewelry, mosaics, etc. They will recognize and demonstrate a working knowledge of the elements and principles of design and learn about cultural and historical significance of media and techniques.
$15 materials cost

Creative Crafts 2
Open to: 8, 9
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Creative Crafts 1
Content: Students will create on a higher level of sophistication and accomplishment using more advanced techniques in media such as ceramics, sculpture, leather, fibers, jewelry and mosaics. $15 materials cost

Beginning Photography 1
Open to: 8, 9
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: None
Content: Students will be introduced to the history and workings of the camera, equipment, and procedures used in developing and printing of film. Students will explore creative ways to communicate through photographic compositions and special techniques of developing and printing. A 35mm camera is required.
$25 materials cost

Beginning Photography 2
Open to: 8, 9
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Beginning Photography or Instructor Approval
Content: Students will advance from Beginning Photography 1 and focus on depth of study of the camera, equipment, and procedures used in developing and printing of film. Students will further explore creative ways to communicate through photographic compositions and special techniques of developing and printing. Exploration of digital processes is also included. A 35mm camera is required.
$25 materials cost

(Special projects may carry an additional cost.)

Art Department
	8051 W. Salt Creek Ct. Boise, ID 83709 M - F 12:30 - 4:30 PHONE ~ 208.854.6715 FAX ~ 208.854.6716