VISUAL ARTS
18 Weeks/1 Credit/Prerequisite: None
This course is an introductory course to most areas of art taught at Daviess County. Students enrolled in this class will learn basic drawing skills, painting, printmaking, and basic design. Students will also have the opportunity to explore craft areas such as ceramics, jewelry making, textile design, and sculpture.
18 Weeks/1 Credit/Prerequisite: Art 1
Students enrolling in this class will have an opportunity to build upon skills learned in Art 1. Advanced techniques in all areas of Art will be explored with an emphasis on expanding students’ creativity and individual expression. Areas covered are drawing, painting, crafts, printmaking, jewelry making, sculpture, art appreciation, and design.
ART 3: 527
ART 4: 528
18 Weeks Each/1 Credit Each/Prerequisite: Art 1 and Art 2: Art 3 is Prerequisite for Art 4
Students and the instructor will choose two or more areas for individualized concentrated study. Students will also explore various two and three dimensional media and processes as well as art appreciation. Students will be encouraged to develop their own individualized style in working with various media and will have an opportunity to arrange a showing of their works of art both on campus and off campus.
ACCELERATED DRAWING: 529
9 Weeks/1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Successful completion of Drawing 1, Advanced Drawing and recommendation of previous Drawing instructor.
This course is designed to teach advanced drawing skills utilizing student models. Techniques in contour drawing, shading, and proportion will be covered. Students will learn to draw the figure in mediums such as graphite, colored pencil, pen and ink, chalk, and pastel. Drawing students will be encouraged to work toward developing their own particular style of drawing. All students will work toward completing drawings to be placed in their portfolio in preparation for advanced placement.
9 Weeks/1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Sophomore year and beyond
Photography is a basic introductory course in which students learn the fundamentals of black and white photography. Students are taught skills such as using a 35mm camera, developing black and white film, using the enlarger to print photos from their film, and proper mounting and display of photos.
9 Weeks /1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Completion of Photography with a B average or Instructor Recommendation.
Advanced Photography students learn more advanced skills in photography including portraiture, still photography, and lighting. Advanced students are expected to display their works of art both on campus and off campus.
9 Weeks/1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Sophomore Year and Above
This class is designed to teach the basic elements and principles of art through the use of various techniques and media. A working knowledge of terms, tools and productions will be expected of all students. Students will explore media such as graphite, charcoal, oil pastel, chalk, and ink. Students will draw both still life forms and live models. Sample drawing problems may be people, animals, cartoons, and graphic designs.
9 Weeks/1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Drawing and recommendation of previous drawing instructor
Students will be introduced to much more advanced levels of media manipulation. All drawing problems will be designed to increase creative thought and individualized style. Students are expected to display their works of art both on campus and off campus.
9 Weeks/1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Sophomore Year and Above
Students will explore a variety of painting media such as watercolor, tempera, and acrylic. Students will learn how to use a color chart, color mixing, composition, and common techniques in using various painting media.
9 Weeks/1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Painting and recommendation of previous painting instructor
Advanced Painting will focus on improving technique as well as developing creative and individual expression. Students will study techniques used in well-known works of art to better understand their own painting media. Students will be expected to display their works of art both on campus and off campus.
9 Weeks/1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Sophomore Year and Above
Students enrolled in this class will explore various craft disciplines which may include media such as clay, wood, stained glass, fiber/textiles, and metals. Areas for exploration in this class may include ceramics, sculpture, jewelry making, printing, and macramé.
9 Weeks/1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Junior/Senior level course
Students enrolled in this course will study the history and design of major stained glass creations. After being introduced to basic stained glass construction methods and vocabulary, students will have an opportunity to create stained glass projects of their own. Examples of stained glass projects made in this class are mosaic stones, sun catchers, and stained glass panels designed to fit specific areas.
9 Weeks/1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Stained Glass and permission of Instructor
This class will be a completely hands-on experience building on the basic techniques, cutting methods, grinding methods, foiling methods, and soldering methods. Students will go beyond the basics and become more creative and proficient. Students will also be introduced to the method of leaded glass. Students will work with larger projects and possibly three-dimensional projects. Students will have the option of producing their own individualized final project.
9 Weeks/1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Sophomore Year and Above
Students in the class will explore various printmaking processes such as monoprints, relief prints, silk-screen, lithography, and intaglio. Students will be introduced to basic desktop publishing using computer-generated graphics. Examples of printing problems are creating and printing original T-shirt designs, linoleum prints, signs, brochures, and banners.
9 Weeks/1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Sophomore Year and Above
Students enrolled in this class will learn basic methods of working with clay such as coil, slab, pinch, and the potter’s wheel. Techniques in clay sculpture, glazing, and firing will also be taught. In addition to ceramics, short units in jewelry making, raku firing, and metal sculpture will be taught.
ADVANCED CERAMICS: 542
9 Weeks/1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Successful completion of Ceramics and 3-D Design
Students will learn advanced techniques in clay construction, using the potter’s wheel, glazing and firing, and ceramic sculpture. Students will be introduced to more elaborate metal sculpture such as the fabrication and casting of miniature pewter figures.
9 Weeks/1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Sophomore Year and Above
Students in the course will study various styles and forms of sculpture including in the round and relief. After learning basic sculpture methods, vocabulary, and tools, each student will have an opportunity to create sculpture projects with a variety of media such as wood, plaster, metal and wire, clay, and soapstone.
9 Weeks/1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Sculpture and permission of Instructor
This class is designed for students showing proficiency in Sculpture and wanting to learn advanced techniques in other sculpture methods. Advanced techniques in all areas of Sculpture will be explored with an emphasis on expanding students' creativity and individual expression.
9 Weeks/1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Sophomore Year and Above
Students enrolling in this course will be introduced to basic methods of textile design including tie dying, embroidery, cloth printing, weaving, and macramé. After becoming familiar with the different processes in textile design and vocabulary, each student will have an opportunity to create as many textile projects as time allows.
9 Weeks/1/2 Credit/Prerequisite: Sophomore Year and Above
Students will explore various methods of metalworking and jewelry design in metals such as copper, brass, silver, and gold. Students will gain proficiency in using metal working tools such as various hammers, jewelry saws, ring and bracelet mandrels, pliers, snips, and drills. Techniques such as twisting and bending wire into desired shapes, silver soldering, planishing, piercing, and lost-wax casting will be taught. Students will have an opportunity to make jewelry items such as bracelets, rings, and pendants as well as items of their own design.
36 Weeks/2 Credits/Prerequisite: Art I Drawing & Painting or Printmaking: Art Faculty approval of submitted portfolio: summer assignments from a given list to be evaluated at the beginning of the school year (Junior and Senior ONLY)
This course is open to students seeking an intensive study of art and art methods. A general portfolio will be presented to a national organization for final notice of Advanced Placement credit. Students enrolled in the course can expect to develop a mature, individual style of working with various art media. All students are expected to complete a portfolio consisting of a minimum of 24 quality pieces.
36 Weeks/2 Credits/Prerequisite: Art I Drawing & Painting and 1 of the following: Art II, Photography, Adv. Drawing, Adv. Painting, Printmaking, and Textile Design: Art Faculty approval of submitted portfolio: summer assignments from a given list to be evaluated at the beginning of the school year (Junior and Senior ONLY)
This portfolio is designed to address two-dimensional (2-D) design issues. Design involves purposeful decision making about how much to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way.
All students are expected to complete a portfolio consisting of a minimum of 24 quality pieces.
For this portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate mastery of 2-D design through any two-dimensional medium or process, including, but not limited to, graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, illustration, painting, and printmaking.
36 Weeks/2 Credits/Prerequisite: Ceramics/3-D, Advanced Ceramics/3-D, Sculpture: Art Faculty approval of submitted portfolio: summer assignments from a given list to be evaluated at the beginning of the school year (Junior and Senior ONLY)
This portfolio is intended to address sculptural issues. Design involves purposeful decision making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. In the 3-D design portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate their understanding of design principles as they relate to depth and space.
All students are expected to complete a portfolio consisting of a minimum of 24 quality pieces.
For this portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate mastery of 3-D design through any three-dimensional approach, including, but not limited to figurative or nonfigurative sculpture, architectural models, metalwork, ceramics, and three-dimensional fiber arts.