864 Studio Art Explorations – Credit 1 Class Rank Value: 1.05
Prerequisite: None (Recommended for freshmen and sophomores) Students in Studio Art Explorations work with a variety of media that is designed to guide their growth as visual thinkers. By exploring the areas of drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, art history and aesthetics, students will learn to think critically and expressively while gaining a working knowledge of the Elements of Art. This course meets the fine arts requirement toward graduation. 865 2-D Dynamics – (S) - Credit ½ Class Rank Value: 1.05
Prerequisite: SAE Students will investigate a variety of 2-dimensional media to increase their visual literacy. Studio projects will include drawing, painting, printmaking and other non-traditional materials. Students will explore specific artists and movements, along with the technological and cultural influences that impact the visual world around us. Students will expand their skill in problem solving, critical thinking, and ability to creatively express their ideas and visions. This course meets the fine arts requirement toward graduation. 866 Clay and Sculpture – (S) - Credit ½ Class Rank Value: 1.05
Prerequisite: SAE Students will investigate a variety of 3-dimensional media to increase their visual literacy. The dynamics of space and form will be explored with studio projects in clay, plaster, wire, metal, found objects and other nontraditional materials. Students will explore specific artists and movements, along with the technological and cultural influences that impact the visual world around us. Students will expand their skill in problem solving, critical thinking, and ability to creatively express their ideas and visions. This course meets the fine arts requirement toward graduation. 867 Portfolio – Credit 1 Class Rank Value: 1.10
Prerequisite: SAE, permission of the instructor (Recommended for juniors and seniors) This course is designed to address the interests and needs of students contemplating post-secondary study and/or a career in the visual arts. Portfolio development and presentation of artwork are emphasized. Portfolio students will work with a broad range of media designed to guide their growth as visual thinkers. Students will explore specific artists and movements, along with the technological and cultural influences that impact the visual world around us. A studio environment in which students work independently while sharing ideas, methods and opinions will be fostered. This course meets the fine arts requirement toward graduation. 868 AP Art History – Credit 1 Class Rank Value: 1.15
Prerequisite: Juniors and seniors with permission of the instructor This course is designed to give students an overview of the history of art. The class begins with the Ancient World and continues into the 21st Century. This includes an examination of the political, technological, economic and cultural forces that shape the art work of major historical eras. Although the focus is on the European tradition, students will also examine the art of Asia, the Americas and Africa. Course work will consist of lectures, presentations, readings, writing and hands-on art activities. Course requirements include purchase of the textbook, study guides and taking the Advanced Placement Exam in May. The AP Exam fee is paid by Winslow High School. Students receive college credit from most colleges and universities for successful completion of this course and the AP Exam. This course meets the fine arts requirement toward graduation.