Visual Arts Electives

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Major Topics Covered

Uses elements and principles of design through a variety of media, processes and resources.

Reinforces knowledge and application of elements and principles of design. Explores two and three-dimensional media and processes.

Explores a variety of drawing techniques and media.

Reinforces drawing skills and provides further exploration of drawing media.

Introduces fabric and fiber design techniques such as weaving, stitching and printing and a variety of design techniques, materials and supplies.

Enhances level one skills in fabric/fiber design and provides opportunities to apply techniques in a variety of media.

Explores a variety of techniques and range of painting media through study of color theory and composition.

Continues to explore a variety of techniques and range of painting media through study of color theory and composition.

Introduces graphic design as seen in posters, advertisements, logos, illustrations, signs and package or product designs.

Enhances level one skills in graphic design. Introduces design problems and how to apply creative ideas using storyboards, layouts and models.

Introduces the characteristics of clay and design in clay using various techniques of construction.

Enhances level one skills and introduces formulations of basic glazes and kiln firing.

Uses a variety of techniques using processes as relief printing, intaglio processes and perigraphy.

Introduces the design and production of sculpture and sculpture-in-the-round.

Conforms to College Board topics for the AP Studio Art Drawing Portfolio Examination.

Conforms to College board topics for the Advanced Placement History of Art Examination.