Art Department

Senior High Course Offerings

Art Classes Available for Students in Grades 9-12

Art 1
Open to: 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. This course is also open to grades 7-8.
$18 materials cost

Art 2
Open to: 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. This course is also open to grade 8.
$18 materials cost

Art 3
Open to: 9
One Year Course
Prerequisite: Art 1 and 2 or Instructor Approval
Content: Students will demonstrate a higher level of sophistication and accomplishment using more advanced techniques and media such as drawing, painting, printmaking, calligraphy, sculpture, computer graphics, the intentional selection of elements and principles of design, and historical and cultural knowledge of art to communicate an idea or emotion creatively through art.
$18 materials cost

Ceramics 1
Open to: 10, 11, 12
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: None; priority placement given to juniors and seniors
Content: Students will develop skills while working with a variety of techniques of hand-forming objects from clay such as pinch, coil, slab, drape, and an introduction to wheel-throwing. Students will also develop skills using a variety of glaze applications and demonstrate knowledge of terminology and history of clay processes.
$25 materials cost

Ceramics 2
Open to: 10, 11, 12
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Ceramics 1
Content: Students will continue to develop skills while working with a variety of ceramic techniques. These include coil, slab, drape, pinch and wheel throwing. They will learn new decorating techniques and firing processes. Students will also work with experimental approaches to creating artwork.
$25 materials cost

Ceramics 3
Open to: 11, 12
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 and 2 or Instructor Approval
Content: Students will expand their ceramics knowledge in more advanced technical skills while working with a variety of ceramic techniques and a variety of clay bodies. Students will learn a deeper history of ceramics, develop a portfolio, build a series of pieces and work to develop an expressive voice. Students will also gain an understanding in experimental approaches to creating artwork that becomes a unique signature of the students’ ability level.
$25 materials cost

Ceramics 4
Open to: 11, 12
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Ceramics 1, 2, & 3 or Instructor Approval
Content: Students will demonstrate a more sophisticated level of mastery in creating sculptural and functional ceramic artworks. Refining techniques and production of unique constructions are emphasized as surface enhancements, combination structures, and glazing techniques are emphasized. Students will continue to expand portfolio of work and have opportunities to exhibit work in public places.
$25 materials cost

Ceramics 5 & 6
Open to: 11, 12
One Semester Course (each)
Prerequisite: Ceramics 1, 2, 3, & 4 or Instructor Approval
Content: Students will continue to gain a mastery of wheel and hand-building techniques and learn the procedures of assisting in clay studio management. Mixing of glazes, loading kilns, operation of pugmill and assisting with exhibits are part of the curriculum. Exploration of techniques in pit firing, burnishing, and glaze charting will be presented. Portfolios will continue to be expanded and opportunities for individual exhibitions will be available.
$25 materials cost

Commercial Art 1
Open to: 10, 11, 12
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Art Techniques or Drawing 1
Content: Students will learn basic lettering, layout, design and poster production. Logo and advertising design will be studied using a variety of tools including the computer. Various art styles, including cartooning and illustration techniques, are explored for impact on the commercial industry. Historical and contemporary printing processes are studied and computer software is introduced to develop layouts and design. An emphasis on career development opportunities is also presented.
$15 materials cost

Commercial Art 2
Open to: 10, 11, 12
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Commercial Art 1
Content: Students will study lettering, layout and design, and other studio skills such as printmaking, and computer graphics as they continue studying various illustration styles and learn of career possibilities. Product label design, package layouts, and logo design skills will be emphasized. Portfolios of work will be created and opportunities for exhibiting completed projects will be provided.
$15 materials cost

Creative Crafts 1
Open to: 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. This course is also open to grade 8.
$15 materials cost

Creative Crafts 2
Open to: 9
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Creative Crafts 1
Content: Students will demonstrate a higher level of sophistication and accomplishment using more advanced techniques while working with 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. This course is also open to grade 8.
$15 materials cost

Creative Crafts 3
Open to: 9
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Creative Crafts 1 and 2 or Instructor Approval
Content: Student’s individual talent, ability and interest will be further developed by using more sophisticated methods in ceramics, sculpture, leather, fibers, jewelry and mosaics.
$15 materials cost

Drawing 1
Open to: 10, 11, 12
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: None
Content: Students will focus on drawing techniques, design, composition, and developing skill in creating a finished piece of work. They will experiment with a variety of drawing media and surfaces. Emphasis is on the ability to express creative ideas in visual form.
$15 materials cost

Drawing 2, 3, 4
Open to: 10, 11, 12
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Drawing 1
Content: Students will use a variety of methods and materials to further explore the elements and principles of art as they relate to drawing. Drawing from the illustrative point of view with an emphasis on technical skill as well as creative ability is stressed. Originality of artwork and style is developed with an emphasis on content. Media used will be ink, ink wash, pencil, pastels, colored pencils, charcoal, and mixed media. Students will learn how to dialogue about their artwork, critique and write artist statements. A portfolio of artwork will be created with opportunities to display work in public facilities.
$15 materials cost

Multi-Media Design
Open to: 10, 11, 12,
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: None
Content: Students will explore a wide variety of mediums and learn techniques for creating two and three dimensional designs in art. Elements and principles of art will be taught as students learn the historical and cultural components that exemplify the media studied. Sample projects may include, but are not limited to: collage, painting, printmaking, jewelry-making, drawing, scratch-art, sculpture, and fiber art.
$15 materials cost.

Painting 1
Open to: 10, 11, 12
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Art Techniques or Drawing 1, Instructor Approval
Content: Students will experiment with various techniques and mixed media as they explore composition in art. This course emphasizes color theory, textural grounds in composition, and application of the elements and principles of design. Color mixing in transparent and opaque mediums will be practiced. Some of these can include oil, acrylic, watercolor, dye, inks, tempera, or other materials. An emphasis will be placed on gaining an understanding of control of the medium applications. A portfolio of student progress will be kept and opportunities to display finished pieces in public facilities will also be provided.
$30 materials cost

Painting 2, 3, 4
Open to: 10, 11, 12
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Painting 1, Instructor Approval
Content: Students will develop individual painting techniques including more in-depth painting experimentation with opportunities for advancing in both transparent and opaque painting. Advanced painting curriculum offers the student opportunities to explore alternative painting styles in realism, abstractionism, expressionism, cubism, surrealism and impressionism. Techniques such as collage, assemblage, airbrush, batik, and mixed media methods will also be available. Thematic styles and production are emphasized as students work to develop their own voice in visual expression. Portfolios are created with many opportunities for exhibiting work in public places.
$30 materials cost

Beginning Photography 1
Open to: 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. This course is also open to grade 8.
$25 materials cost

Beginning Photography 2
Open to: 9
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Beginning Photography or Instructor Permission
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. A 35mm camera is required. This course is also open to grade 8.
$25 materials cost

Photography 1
Open to: 10, 11, 12
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: None
Content: Photography 1 is an introductory course to 35mm SLR camera operation, care and maintenance. The history of photography will be explored along with various techniques used by the early photographers. Students will utilize light meters, focusing systems, aperture and shutter speeds. Film type, exposure, development processes and care of 35mm film will be emphasized. Students will identify enlarger parts and functions, explore basic printmaking methods, utilize filters, dodging and burning techniques. Students will incorporate the art elements and principles by exploring composition, depth of field, still photography and action photography. Mounting artwork and displaying final photographs will be emphasized. A 35mm SLR adjustable lens camera is required.
$25 materials cost

Photography 2
Open to: 10, 11, 12
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Photography 1 or Instructor Approval
Content: Photography 2 is the first of the advanced photo courses. Students will explore advanced film exposure, printmaking methods and chemical print manipulation. Students will continue incorporating the art elements and principles by exploring composition, available light, advanced action photography, portraiture and an introduction to digital imaging. Students will utilize a bed/negative scanner and/or digital camera to demonstrate basic skills in Adobe Photoshop, or other imaging software, and produce quality digital prints. Students will utilize spotting, mounting and displaying final prints, as well as producing a final portfolio. A 35mm SLR adjustable lens camera is required.
$25 materials cost

Photography 3
Open to: 10, 11, 12
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Photography 2 or Instructor Approval
Content: Photography 3 is an advanced course that offers the student experience using various film types, advanced alternative photography and various camera formats relating to the commercial photography industry. Students will explore fine art portraiture, basic studio lighting techniques and color principles through means of digital imaging and Adobe Photoshop, or other imaging software. Students will be expected to mat or frame final artworks and create a final print portfolio, resume and artist statement. A 35mm SLR adjustable lens camera is required.
$25 materials cost

Photography 4
Open to: 11, 12
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Photography 3 or Instructor Approval
Content: Photography 4 is an advanced course that offers the student experience taking studio photographs, creating advertising media with their own photographs and control exposures using a variety of film formats. Students will explore advanced color principles, production, evaluation and correction of color printing. Students will demonstrate proficiency in using image manipulation programs, controlling exposures using a digital camera and control print quality, including large format. Students will be expected to mat or frame final artworks, create a resume, artist statement and a final digital print portfolio. A 35mm SLR adjustable lens camera is required.
$25 materials cost

Photography 5
Open to: 11, 12
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Photography 4 or Instructor Approval
Content: Photography 5 is an advanced course in which the student will produce professional photographic prints, fine tune film exposure, create an individual imagery style and mount an exhibition of their photographs. Students are expected to work independently. Students will also create a marketable product by utilizing imaging technology and reproducing photographic media. Students will be expected to research and comprehend the photography market and the technology as used in industry standards. Students will explore employability skills, conduct a job search, write a resume and create an electronic portfolio. A 35mm SLR adjustable lens camera is required.
$25 materials cost

Photography 6
Open to: 12
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Photography 5 or Instructor Approval
Content: Photography 6 is an advanced course in which the student will explore advertising media, work extensively in both studio and other environments, and explore career pathways via internet. Students will research entrepreneurship and comprehend how photographic imaging relates to career pathways including printing, graphic arts and journalism. Students will participate in an internship, co-op training or observation within the professional photographic or graphics industry that offers the student experience using various film types, advanced alternative photography and various camera formats relating to the commercial photography industry. Students will create a final professional portfolio, update their resume and artist statement, and include a letter of recommendation. A 35mm SLR adjustable lens camera is required.
$25 materials cost

Studio Design/Art - Drawing, Advanced Placement® (Course may be transferable to college credit)
Open to: 11, 12
One Year Course (2 semesters)
Prerequisite: Commercial Art, or Drawing 2, 3 or 4, and Instructor Approval
Content: This course prepares students for the AP® Studio Design/Art College Board portfolio examination. Students will develop portfolios to demonstrate their knowledge of selected areas in the discipline of drawing and/or painting styles. Areas to be covered will include light source and shade, line quality, textures, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation and illusion of depth. Concepts of design will also be integrated along with elements and principles of art. These will be submitted by portfolio for assessment in breadth of understanding as well as concentration of drawing and/or painting strategies and creativity.
$30 materials cost, plus additional costs of final portfolio submission.

Studio Design/Art - 2D Design, Advanced Placement® (Course may be transferable to college credit)
Open to: 11, 12
One Year Course (2 semesters)
Prerequisite: Commercial Art or Painting 1-2, 3-4, or Drawing 2-3, and Instructor Approval
Content: This course prepares students for the AP® Studio Design/Art College Board portfolio examination. Students will develop portfolios to demonstrate their knowledge of selected approaches in the discipline of 2-D design. Content areas will include compositional studies in line, shape, form, illusion of motion and space, pattern, texture, value and color. Students will be asked to demonstrate these concepts using such forms as graphic design, typography, photography, printmaking, and mixed media. Artwork demonstrating specific areas of concentration and breadth of understanding are submitted as a portfolio for AP assessment.
$30 materials cost, plus additional costs of final portfolio submission.

Studio Design/Art - 3D Design, Advanced Placement® (Course may be transferable to college credit)
Open to: 11, 12
One Year Course (2 semesters)
Prerequisite: Ceramics 2, 3, or 4, and Instructor Approval
Content: This course prepares students for the AP® Studio Design/Art College Board portfolio examination. Students will develop “Ceramic Portfolios” to demonstrate their knowledge of a variety of ceramic constructions and glazing applications. Both wheel forming and hand-building of ceramic artworks will be created. Advanced knowledge in developing a variety of functional and sculptural artworks in clay bodies will be studied in depth. A concentration of experimental approaches in various firing techniques and glaze applications will be developed through independent charting and time logs. Decoration techniques and surface manipulations will also be encouraged as students develop a unique style of self-expression. Slides, as well as original pieces must be submitted for portfolio assessment for this art discipline.
$30 materials cost, plus additional costs of final portfolio submission.

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