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High School Art Curriculum
Students planning to major in art are encouraged to incorporate a variety of courses into their curriculum planning. |
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| The Central Bucks art program is designed to offer all students personal enrichment as well as provide a high quality program of studies for the students who are planning an art or art-related career. These courses are part of a K-12 sequential course of studies in the visual arts that integrates learning about the arts with other subject disciplines. All High School art courses contain the four components of a Discipline-Based Art Education program, which are aligned with the PA Standards for the Arts and Humanities: Art Production, Art History, Art Criticism, Aesthetics and Philosophy. The emphasis is on skills and the thinking and planning processes which develop works of art. There are four 18 week sequential levels; Art 1, Art 2, Art 3 and Art 4. Each curriculum follows the state and national standards with DBAE based outcomes and includes oral, written and performance based assessments. The philosophy of the program is art for all students, relating art to life and community issues. |
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| This course is open to all students in grades 9-12 who are interested in beginning an exploratory study of art. Knowledge, skills, and techniques learned in grades K - 8 serve as a starting point for students to develop and refine their ability to control various two and three dimension media. Students will have introductory and developmental experience in drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Students will also be involved in an active study of Art History, with a focus on American Art. Processes and skills associated with Art Criticism, Aesthetics and Philosophy,will also be explored.
This course meets in a 90 minute block for 18 weeks in grades 10-12 and in a 45 minute class period everyday for the year in grade 9. It is worth 1.0 credits. |
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Students in grades 10 - 12 who elect this course will continue to refine skills through more advanced study of media and processes involved in drawing from direct observation, painting, printing, and three dimensional design, along with Art History, Criticism, Aesthetics and Philosophy.
This course meets in a 90 minute block for 18 weeks in grades 10-12. It is worth 1.0 credits.
Prerequisite: Art 1 or Drawing and Painting 2, grade C or better. |
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| In this course, there will be a further development of skills and knowledge in life drawing, landscape drawing, watercolor and acrylic painting, additive and subtractive sculpture, advanced printmaking processes (e.g. serigraphy, etching, lithography,) along with art related careers, Art History, Criticism, Aesthetics and Philosophy. Any student considering post-high school study and/or work in any related art field is encouraged to take this course.
This course meets in a 90 minute block for 18 weeks in grades 10-12. It is worth 1.0 credits.
Prerequisite: Art 2, grade C or better. |
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| This course is intended for students who are seeking to develop a more sophisticated and refined style for their artwork, or for those students who wish to prepare portfolios for college or employment interviews. Students will study portfolio development and interviewing processes and techniques as well as develop individual creative solutions to problems involving advanced drawing skills, spatial design, mixed media, painting, graphics, and sculpture. Art history, Criticism, and Aesthetics and Philosophy will be integrated into all units.
This course meets in a 90 minute block for 18 weeks in grades 10-12. It is worth 1.0 credits.
Prerequisite: Art 3, grade C or better. | |