This is a basic course that teaches the concepts of line, value (shading), texture, and form while studying various techniques and drawing materials. Skills in seeing and eye-hand coordination are emphasized and practiced. This is an important course for students planning to major in Engineering, or Architecture as well as those preparing to enroll in other Art courses. A portfolio consisting of all assignments given during the course must be submitted for a final grade.

This course concentrates on drawing the fashion figure with emphasis on a variety of drawing and design techniques. Students will learn the proportions of the fashion figure, how to design and draw garments with garment details, and how to render fabrics. The development of style will be individually developed through the exploration of color, texture, line and the layout of the fashion figure in composition.

Studio in Media Arts will focus on the basic principles of art and the elements of design as they relate to film, video, digital media, and xeroxography. Students will create two-dimensional designs while exploring various techniques utilizing computers, scanners, copiers, and digital cameras as well as experimenting with cut-paper animation, clay animation, live action filmmaking methods, and videography. Drawing, storyboard preparation, set building, clay modeling, and script writing are among the various processes studied in Studio in Media Arts. No drawing experience is necessary. A portfolio consisting of all major assignments given during the course must be submitted for a final grade. Studio in Media Arts fulfills the Art Graduation requirement.

Film and Video is a comprehensive foundation course that fulfills half of the Art Graduation requirement. While studying the phenomenon of persistence of vision, students will discover the magic in motion picture making. They will learn techniques in cell and cut-paper animation, clay animation, live action filmmaking methods, and videography, as well as some computer graphics. Students will utilize Super 8 cameras, camcorders, computers, and film and video editing equipment. Major assignments include a flipbook, an animated movie with musical soundtrack, and a live action video production. Drawing, storyboard preparation, set building, clay modeling, and script writing are among the various processes studied in Film and Video. Drawing ability is useful but not necessary

Half year, 1/2 credit

This course is an exciting and challenging exploration of digital media including website design, media art, photography, digital illustration, animation, et.  Students will use a variety of tools from computers, scanners, digital cameras, copiers, to traditional media such as paint and pencils.

Through the screening of a variety of significant films such as Citizen Kane and The Graduate, students will learn the history of motion pictures. The class will focus on the different historical perspectives and cultural influences in film from the early days of film with works such as Birth of a Nation to present day films including the Matrix and Memento. Students will study the early history of motion pictures and learn how films were first developed, how they evolved, and where they are going. A number of full-length films will be analyzed for plot, technique, symbolism, and character development. Utilizing classroom discussions, written comparisons, character sketches, and reviews, the students will learn to sharpen their powers of criticism and appreciate the artistic value of film. No background in art or film is necessary.

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to experience how films are developed and to create their own short films. Through the screening of various professional films, students will learn how to write and film their own works. Each student will shoot individual assignments as well as work together in groups creating collaborative projects. They will study the art of screenwriting, cinematography, film production, editing, and marketing. All students will gain valuable, in-depth experience while working with motion-picture cameras.

1. Creating, Performing and Participating in the Arts: Students will make works of art that explore different kinds of subject matter, topics, themes, and metaphors.

2. Knowing and Using Art Materials and Resources: Students will know and use a variety of visual arts materials, techniques, and processes.

3. Responding to and Analyzing Works of Art: Students will reflect on, interpret, and evaluate works of art, using the language of art criticism.

4. Understanding Cultural Dimensions and Contributions of the Arts: Students will explore art and artifacts from various historical periods and world cultures to discover the roles that art plays in the lives of people of a given time and place.

* Extra help will be available upon request after-school.

** Override note- a final grade may be overridden by the classroom instructor

based on a semester/year review of the students work and mastery of subject

matter.