Drawing & Painting
BOULDER HIGH SCHOOL VISUAL ART
A35 Foundations in Art
A41, A42, A43, A44 Drawing & Painting 1, 2, 3, 4
A55, A56, A57 Studio Arts 1, 2, 3
A80, A82, A83, A84 Portfolio Arts 1, 2, 3, 4
The art program is designed to develop an understanding and appreciation of artistic judgment. We seek to give students a feeling of personal satisfaction through the creative process and help them develop individual skills in the various areas of art. In all art courses, students develop a portfolio of work which they retain.
A35 FOUNDATIONS IN ART
Level9-12
Course Length:1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites:None
Fee:$35
Students can expect a wide variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional experiences in this survey course. Students will be encouraged to think creatively as they develop ideas for their various assignments and discover their personal preference for creating two- or three-dimensional art. The elements and principles will be stressed and art history will be an informal component. Some media possibilities could be pencil, tempera, watercolor, clay, papier-mache, wire, tooling metal, scratchboard, mixed media and others.
A41 DRAWING & PAINTING 1
Level10-12
Course Length:1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites:None
Fee:Approximately $35
Students can expect to gain a strong foundation in drawing and painting in this beginning level class. Composition, the visual element, the principles of design, and the basic techniques and concepts of both drawing and painting will be covered. The end goals are to increase artistic self confidence, increase one’s understanding of the basics of drawing /painting and to produce successful works.
A42 DRAWING & PAINTING 2
Level10-12
Course Length:1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites:A41 Drawing & Painting 1 or A35
Foundations in Art recommended.
Basic drawing skills necessary.
Fee:Approximately $35
This second level course builds upon the experiences of Drawing and Painting 1. Students who choose to take this course should be confident with their drawing skills and ready to produce more complex finished drawings and paintings. An emphasis will be on the development of a more personal style, sophisticated approaches to the development of ideas, development of a greater awareness to art beyond school, and the introduction of new techniques.
A43 DRAWING & PAINTING 3
Level11-12
Course Length:1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites:A41 and A42 Drawing & Painting 1 & 2. Other art courses also recommended prior to taking this course.
Fee:Approximately $35
This third level class builds upon the drawing and painting experiences of level 2. The class will provide opportunities to expand drawing, painting and related skills; to develop a personal style; to develop creative ideas; to expand one’s awareness to art beyond school, and to provide instruction based on a student’s particular art or career goals when desired. Proficiency in basic skills will be expected.
A44 DRAWING & PAINTING 4
Level11-12
Course Length:1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites:A41, A42, A43 Drawing & Painting 1,2 & 3. Other art courses also recommended prior to taking this course.
Fee:Approximately $35
This fourth level advanced course gives students an additional opportunity to produce drawings, paintings, and related works for a portfolio. The class will provide opportunities to expand drawing, painting and related skills; to develop a personal style; to develop creative ideas; to expand one’s awareness to art beyond school, and to provide instruction based on a student’s particular art or career goals when desired. Proficiency in basic skills will be expected.
A55 STUDIO ART 1
Level10-12
Course Length:1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites:None
Fee:Approximately $35
This is a basic course designed to expose students to commercial/studio art techniques and thinking processes. Design will be stressed with a variety of materials and techniques utilized to produce finished works of art for commercial purposes. Students will become knowledgeable producers and consumers of visual art. Students may be instructed in commercial design, graphic design, and other two dimensional art experiences. Students may be instructed in basic design principles, drawing, lettering, painting, airbrush, mixed media and others.
A56 STUDIO ART 2
Level10-12
Course Length:1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites:A55 Studio Art 1
Fee:Approximately $35
This is a second level course designed to give students time to expand their skills and increase their confidence in the area of commercial/studio art. Proficiency of basic skills will be expected and more advanced assignments will be given. Students may be directed individually or as a class group.
A57 STUDIO ART 3
Level11-12
Course Length:1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites:A55 and A56 Studio Art 1 & 2
Fee:Approximately $35
This third level course is designed to give students time to expand their skills and increase their confidence in the area of commercial/studio art. Proficiency of basic skills will be expected and more advanced assignments will be given. Students may be directed individually with the student’s particular art interest or career goals in mind or as a class group. Students may be expected to set their own goals and deadlines.
A80 PORTFOLIO ARTS 1
Level:10-12
Course Length:1 – 4 semesters, 5 credits per semester
Prerequisites:Highly successful completion of 2 levels of any art course, plus teacher recommendation.
Fee: Approximately $35
This course is imperative for the student who is preparing a portfolio of art for entrance into college or art school. Guidance and instruction on portfolio building will be given with the individual’s goals in mind. Students will be expected to initiate and carry out ideas on a more independent basis, and they will choose their own materials. This course may be taken for up to six semesters, not necessarily sequential, for credit.
A82 Portfolio Art 2
Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 semester 5 credits
Prerequisites: A80 Portfolio Arts 1
levels of any art course.
Fee: $35
This second level course is imperative for the student who is preparing a portfolio of art for entrance into college or art school. Guidance and instruction on portfolio building will be given with the individual’s goals in mind. Students will be expected to initiate and carry out ideas on a more independent basis, and they will choose their own materials.
A83 Portfolio Art 3
Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites: A82 Portfolio Arts 2
Fee: $35
This third level course is imperative for the student who is preparing a portfolio of art for entrance into college or art school. Guidance and instruction on portfolio building will be given with the individual’s goals in mind. Students will be expected to initiate and carry out ideas on a more independent basis, and they will choose their own materials.
A84 Portfolio Art 4
Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites: A83 Portfolio Arts 3
Fee: $35
This fourth level course is imperative for the student who is preparing a portfolio of art for entrance into college or art school. Guidance and instruction on portfolio building will be given with the individual’s goals in mind. Students will be expected to initiate and carry out ideas on a more independent basis, and they will choose their own materials.
A35 Foundations in Art
A41, A42, A43, A44 Drawing & Painting 1, 2, 3, 4
A55, A56, A57 Studio Arts 1, 2, 3
A80, A82, A83, A84 Portfolio Arts 1, 2, 3, 4
The art program is designed to develop an understanding and appreciation of artistic judgment. We seek to give students a feeling of personal satisfaction through the creative process and help them develop individual skills in the various areas of art. In all art courses, students develop a portfolio of work which they retain.
A35 FOUNDATIONS IN ART
Level9-12
Course Length:1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites:None
Fee:$35
Students can expect a wide variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional experiences in this survey course. Students will be encouraged to think creatively as they develop ideas for their various assignments and discover their personal preference for creating two- or three-dimensional art. The elements and principles will be stressed and art history will be an informal component. Some media possibilities could be pencil, tempera, watercolor, clay, papier-mache, wire, tooling metal, scratchboard, mixed media and others.
A41 DRAWING & PAINTING 1
Level10-12
Course Length:1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites:None
Fee:Approximately $35
Students can expect to gain a strong foundation in drawing and painting in this beginning level class. Composition, the visual element, the principles of design, and the basic techniques and concepts of both drawing and painting will be covered. The end goals are to increase artistic self confidence, increase one’s understanding of the basics of drawing /painting and to produce successful works.
A42 DRAWING & PAINTING 2
Level10-12
Course Length:1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites:A41 Drawing & Painting 1 or A35
Foundations in Art recommended.
Basic drawing skills necessary.
Fee:Approximately $35
This second level course builds upon the experiences of Drawing and Painting 1. Students who choose to take this course should be confident with their drawing skills and ready to produce more complex finished drawings and paintings. An emphasis will be on the development of a more personal style, sophisticated approaches to the development of ideas, development of a greater awareness to art beyond school, and the introduction of new techniques.
A43 DRAWING & PAINTING 3
Level11-12
Course Length:1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites:A41 and A42 Drawing & Painting 1 & 2. Other art courses also recommended prior to taking this course.
Fee:Approximately $35
This third level class builds upon the drawing and painting experiences of level 2. The class will provide opportunities to expand drawing, painting and related skills; to develop a personal style; to develop creative ideas; to expand one’s awareness to art beyond school, and to provide instruction based on a student’s particular art or career goals when desired. Proficiency in basic skills will be expected.
A44 DRAWING & PAINTING 4
Level11-12
Course Length:1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites:A41, A42, A43 Drawing & Painting 1,2 & 3. Other art courses also recommended prior to taking this course.
Fee:Approximately $35
This fourth level advanced course gives students an additional opportunity to produce drawings, paintings, and related works for a portfolio. The class will provide opportunities to expand drawing, painting and related skills; to develop a personal style; to develop creative ideas; to expand one’s awareness to art beyond school, and to provide instruction based on a student’s particular art or career goals when desired. Proficiency in basic skills will be expected.
A55 STUDIO ART 1
Level10-12
Course Length:1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites:None
Fee:Approximately $35
This is a basic course designed to expose students to commercial/studio art techniques and thinking processes. Design will be stressed with a variety of materials and techniques utilized to produce finished works of art for commercial purposes. Students will become knowledgeable producers and consumers of visual art. Students may be instructed in commercial design, graphic design, and other two dimensional art experiences. Students may be instructed in basic design principles, drawing, lettering, painting, airbrush, mixed media and others.
A56 STUDIO ART 2
Level10-12
Course Length:1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites:A55 Studio Art 1
Fee:Approximately $35
This is a second level course designed to give students time to expand their skills and increase their confidence in the area of commercial/studio art. Proficiency of basic skills will be expected and more advanced assignments will be given. Students may be directed individually or as a class group.
A57 STUDIO ART 3
Level11-12
Course Length:1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites:A55 and A56 Studio Art 1 & 2
Fee:Approximately $35
This third level course is designed to give students time to expand their skills and increase their confidence in the area of commercial/studio art. Proficiency of basic skills will be expected and more advanced assignments will be given. Students may be directed individually with the student’s particular art interest or career goals in mind or as a class group. Students may be expected to set their own goals and deadlines.
A80 PORTFOLIO ARTS 1
Level:10-12
Course Length:1 – 4 semesters, 5 credits per semester
Prerequisites:Highly successful completion of 2 levels of any art course, plus teacher recommendation.
Fee: Approximately $35
This course is imperative for the student who is preparing a portfolio of art for entrance into college or art school. Guidance and instruction on portfolio building will be given with the individual’s goals in mind. Students will be expected to initiate and carry out ideas on a more independent basis, and they will choose their own materials. This course may be taken for up to six semesters, not necessarily sequential, for credit.
A82 Portfolio Art 2
Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 semester 5 credits
Prerequisites: A80 Portfolio Arts 1
levels of any art course.
Fee: $35
This second level course is imperative for the student who is preparing a portfolio of art for entrance into college or art school. Guidance and instruction on portfolio building will be given with the individual’s goals in mind. Students will be expected to initiate and carry out ideas on a more independent basis, and they will choose their own materials.
A83 Portfolio Art 3
Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites: A82 Portfolio Arts 2
Fee: $35
This third level course is imperative for the student who is preparing a portfolio of art for entrance into college or art school. Guidance and instruction on portfolio building will be given with the individual’s goals in mind. Students will be expected to initiate and carry out ideas on a more independent basis, and they will choose their own materials.
A84 Portfolio Art 4
Level: 10-12
Course Length: 1 semester, 5 credits
Prerequisites: A83 Portfolio Arts 3
Fee: $35
This fourth level course is imperative for the student who is preparing a portfolio of art for entrance into college or art school. Guidance and instruction on portfolio building will be given with the individual’s goals in mind. Students will be expected to initiate and carry out ideas on a more independent basis, and they will choose their own materials.