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- Art I P
- Art II P
- Ceramics I P
- Ceramics II P
- AP Studio 2D
- Intermediate Film/Video Production P
- Advanced Film/Video Production P
- Intermediate Graphic Design P
- Advanced Graphic Design P
Art I P
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
Art II P
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
Ceramics I P
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
Ceramics II P
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
AP Studio 2D
| Course Code: | 121510, 121520 | |||
| Grade Level: | 10, 11, 12 | |||
| Prerequisite: | Art II | |||
| Length of Course: | Two trimesters | |||
| College Entrance: | Meets one year of the UC/CSU Visual & Performing Arts (F) / Visual Arts requirement | |||
| Course Description: | This advanced placement course is a professional, college level course. This course is for students who are interested in the exploration and mastery through two-dimensional mediums or processes, such as graphic design, photography, collage, painting, printmaking, and other media. Students will develop technical skills and familiarize themselves with the functions of elements and principles of design as students create an individual portfolio of original work for evaluation at the end of the course. Students should master an understanding of the process of a professional artist and develop personal style. | |||
Intermediate Film/Video Production P
| Course Code: | 291110, 291120 | |||
| Grade Level: | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |||
| Prerequisite: | Intro to Multimedia P - MBHS Only Digital Design P - SLOHS Only |
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| Length of Course: | Two semesters / trimesters | |||
| CTE Pathway: | 7244 - Intermediate Film/Video Production / Concentrator | |||
| College Entrance: | Meets one year of the UC/CSU Visual & Performing Arts (F) / Visual Arts requirement | |||
| Course 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.
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Advanced Film/Video Production P
| Course Code: | 124210, 124220 | |||
| Grade Level: | 11, 12 | |||
| Prerequisite: | Intermediate Film/Video Production | |||
| Length of Course: | Two semesters / trimesters, repeatable | |||
| CTE Pathway: | 7245 - Advanced Film/Video Production / Capstone | |||
| College Entrance: | Meets one year of the UC/CSU Visual & Performing Arts (F) / Visual Arts requirement | |||
| Course Description: |
This course trains students in concepts and principles used in film and video production "from script to screen". The course exposes students to the basics of visual storytelling through the creation of storyboards, script writing, various shot types, camera movements, lighting, audio and techniques of editing. Emphasis is placed on the conceptualization, planning and execution of a film as well as the creative aspects of film production and film analysis. In addition, students will have opportunities to learn the skills necessary for jobs within the industry, such as director, editor, cinematographer, sound designer, screenwriter and others.
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Intermediate Graphic Design P
| Course Code: | 124110, 124120 | |||
| Grade Level: | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |||
| Prerequisite: | Intro to Multimedia P |
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| Length of Course: | Two semesters / trimesters | |||
| CTE Pathway: | 7211- Intermediate Graphic Design / Concentrator | |||
| College Entrance: | Meets one year of the UC/CSU Visual & Performing Arts (F) / Visual Arts requirement | |||
| Course Description: |
Intermediate Graphic Design is a photography course in which students master technical skills in order to create photographic works of art. Students will learn digital camera operation, computer input and resolution, photo editing programs, printmaking and electronic presentation. Students will incorporate the elements and principles of design in their photographs and presentations.
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Advanced Graphic Design P
| Course Code: | 287910, 287920 | |||
| Grade Level: | 11, 12 | |||
| Prerequisite: | Intermediate Graphic Design | |||
| Length of Course: | Two semesters / trimesters, repeatable | |||
| CTE Pathway: | 7212 - Advanced Graphic Design / Capstone | |||
| College Entrance: | Meets one year of the UC/CSU Visual & Performing Arts (F) / Visual Arts requirement | |||
| Course Description: |
Advanced Graphic Design P is designed to be a career preparation class in which the student will develop a professional portfolio. The student will develop their understanding of visual literacy in the workplace by creating, presenting, responding, and connecting their learning in graphic design. The student will work with professional state of the art/industry multimedia software to develop projects for self and local businesses. In addition, the student will learn how to develop, create, revise, and present their work, as a working graphic designer would do.
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