Course Code: 120300
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Length: One semester
College Entrance: Completing Art I and Art II meets one year of the UC/CSU (f) Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

Description: This introductory course inspires students to think more creatively and improve his/her communication. Through a series of projects in various media students will be introduced to the elements and principles of visual art, such as line, shape/form, space, balance and emphasis. Students will develop art vocabulary in conjunction with the development of skills that will serve as the foundation for more complex works. Students will learn art techniques that will help develop skills to support creative expression as they explore the connections and application to visual arts. The importance of visual art in world culture is the foundation for exploring diverse topics in the history of art.

• Visual/Performing Arts

Course Code: 120400
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: “C” grade or higher in Art I
Length: One semester
College Entrance: Completing Art I and Art II meets one year of the UC/CSU (f) Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

Description: Students will further develop skills and knowledge of materials and concepts from Art I while exploring drawing, painting, design, printmaking and 2-d mixed media in a deeper way. Student will learn art techniques that will help develop skills to support creative expression as they explore the connections and application to visual arts. The importance of visual art in world culture is the foundation for exploring diverse topics in the history of art.

• Visual/Performing Arts

Course Code: 122100
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Length: One semester
College Entrance: Completing Ceramics I P and Ceramics II P meets one year of the UC/CSU (f) Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

Description: Ceramics I P is a beginning course designed to teach students the nature of clay, basic hand building techniques of pinch coil and slab, basic ceramic sculpture construction, and glazes and glazing. Emphasis will be placed on craftsmanship and ceramic design. Notebook and/or sketchbook required.

• Visual/Performing Arts

Course Code: 122200
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Completion of Ceramics I P with a grade C or higher
Length: One semester College Entrance: Completing Ceramics I P and Ceramics II P meets one year of the UC/CSU (f) Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

Description: Ceramics II P is an intermediate course in which the student learns how to throw on the potter’s wheel and is encouraged to refine construction, sculpting, and decorative handbuilding skills. Emphasis will be placed on advanced glazing and construction of projects using multiple methods.

• Visual/Performing Arts

Course Code: 289310, 289320
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Intro to Multimedia P or consent of instructor
Length: Two semesters, repeatable
CTE Pathway: Design, Media and Visual Arts / Concentrator - completing Design, Media and Visual Arts / Capstone - completing B
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (f) Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

Description: This is an advanced digital photography class. The student will analyze elements of photo history through projects in photography. They will explore and practice advanced technical aspects of a digital camera, in-depth presentation techniques through contests and shows, while focusing on the master of artful composition through the elements and principles of design. The course is offered online. Students are required to attend class once every two weeks and complete lessons online with the option for regular class meetings, when necessary.

• Visual/Performing Arts
• Technology Literacy
• CTE
• Dual Enrolled

Course Code: 285410, 285420
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None Length: Two semesters
CTE Pathway: Production & Managerial Arts / Introduction CTE Pathway: Design, Media and Visual Arts / Concentrator
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (f) Visual and Performing Arts requirement

Description: Intro to Multimedia Art is an art class that combines artistic skill with technology. This class will enable students to achieve an understanding and appreciation of artistic expression and be able to use that expression to enhance communication. Students will create original digital arts projects using new and contemporary media techniques. Outside research is part of the curriculum. Students are required to keep design journals, critique their work and the works of others, and maintain portfolios of their artwork and writing. Integrated throughout the course are career technical education standards which include basic academic skills, communication, career planning, technology, problem solving, safety, responsibility, ethics, teamwork, and technical knowledge. This is a college preparatory course integrating the California Visual and Performing Arts Standards.

• Visual/Performing Arts
• Technology Literacy
• CTE

Course Code: 288010, 288020
Grade Level: 10,11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Multimedia P or consent of instructor
Length: Two semesters, repeatable
CTE Pathway: Production & Managerial Arts / Concentrator-completing A, & Capstone completing B
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU (f) Visual and Performing Arts requirement.

Description: This course will provide students with the necessary skills to seek entry level employment or continue their education toward a degree in electronic communication/media. The course includes practical application of the techniques of video production, sound recording, camera operation, and non-linear editing. Students will also learn job seeking, customer service, and marketing.

• Visual/Performing Arts
• Technology Literacy
• CTE
• Dual Enrolled