Art I # A09191 (one full credit) Students taking ART I will engage in a variety of 2-D and 3-D art experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production. A variety of media and techniques will be explored to develop quality works for student portfolios. Two dimensional processes will include pencil, charcoal, marker, pastel, painting (acrylic and watercolor), collage, digital photography, desktop publishing, and printmaking. Students are required to maintain a sketchbook. Art experiences in 3-D design will include pottery (hand built/ wheel thrown), sculpture, and hot and cold stained glass processes. Students will learn the prerequisites needed to excel in other art courses. Class will meet two hours per day during the fall semester. Students scheduling this course should also schedule Art II.

Art II #A09201 (one full credit) Students taking ART II will engage in a variety of 2-D and 3-D art experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production. Works produced will lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students will explore career options in the Arts and will search for meaning, significance, inspiration, and direction in their own work by viewing and examining works of art in museums, studios, and art galleries. A variety of 2-D traditional and electronic media and techniques will be explored including pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, marker, pastel, painting, black and white and digital photography, printmaking, computer graphics, fiber arts, and collage. Students are required to maintain a sketchbook. 3-Dimensional design will explore hot and cold stained glass processes, pottery, and a variety of sculpture processes. Class will meet two hours per day during the spring semester. Students scheduling this course should also schedule Art I. Prerequisite: Student should have completed ART I or have permission of instructor.