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| List of Visual
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The AP Studio Art portfolios are designed for students who are seriously interested in the experience of art. AP Studio Art is not based on a written exam; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. Each portfolio must reflect a student’s ability to utilize the elements and principles of design, use a variety of media, and express a sophisticated level of creativity. Students will independently investigate an area of concentration in their artwork that will be composed of research, exploration, practice and development of an idea. Students will not only create the required work, but they must also strive to make their art as interesting, creative and unique as possible. Although creative expression and experimentation are important aspects of what is accomplished in this course, the quality of each work should be as high as possible. | ||||||||
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The AP Studio Art portfolios are designed for students who are seriously interested in the experience of art. AP Studio Art is not based on a written exam; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. Each portfolio must reflect a student’s ability to utilize the elements and principles of design, use a variety of media, and express a sophisticated level of creativity. Students will independently investigate an area of concentration in their artwork that will be composed of research, exploration, practice and development of an idea. Students will not only create the required work, but they must also strive to make their art as interesting, creative and unique as possible. Although creative expression and experimentation are important aspects of what is accomplished in this course, the quality of each work should be as high as possible. | ||||||||
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AP Studio Art portfolios are designed for students who are seriously
interested in the experience of art. AP Studio Art is not based
on a written exam; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation
at the end of the school year. Each portfolio must reflect a student’s
ability to utilize the elements and principles of design, use a
variety of media, and express a sophisticated level of creativity.
Students will independently investigate an area of concentration
in their artwork that will be composed of research, exploration,
practice and development of an idea. Students will not only create
the required work, but they must also strive to make their art as
interesting, creative and unique as possible. Although creative
expression and experimentation are important aspects of what is
accomplished in this course, the quality of each work should be
as high as possible. |
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Art History is an ART course designed to provide high school students
with the benefits of an introductory college course in art history.
Students will explore the art of Europe (Ancient Greek to Renaissance
to contemporary), Oceania, Africa, Asian, Islamic and America within
a social, historical and cultural context. Students will learn to
identify and analyze architecture, sculpture, painting and the various
themes that develop in art. The goal of the class is not merely
to develop an aesthetic appreciation of art, but to view art in
a broader context within the study of history and the evolution
of human culture. Students taking this course will often elect to
take the AP Art History exam in hopes of earning advanced placement
or credit at many colleges and universities. |
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Imaging
is a year long visual art course where students use digital media
techniques to create their art. Instead of paints, pencils and canvas,
students use software programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
to create their art. Students will use photography, image manipulation
and digital drawing tablets in this project-based class. Imaging is
designed for students who are interested in developing art from a
digital perspective… or who are interested in graphic design.
Projects may include: movie poster design, logo creation, surrealist
artwork or CD cover design. This course will provide a foundation
in the visual arts with an emphasis on: cultivation of creativity
and the art-making process self discovery; developing the student’s
individual and unique artistic voice; and the elements of art and
principles of design. There are no prerequisites for this class, however,
general computer knowledge is recommended. |
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Art for New Media is a year-long visual art course that will teach students how to create interactive digital art. Students will create animation and design websites for publication on the World Wide Web. Students will use software programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe ImageReady, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Macromedia Flash to create powerful, unique and exciting art for new media. In addition, you will use concepts unique to interactive digital art such as user interface design, interactivity and motion graphics. This course will provide a foundation in the visual arts with an emphasis on: cultivation of creativity and the art-making process self discovery; developing the student’s individual and unique artistic voice; and the elements of art and principles of design. Note: There are no prerequisites for this class, however, general computer knowledge is recommended. There is little homework in this class, however, students need to be focused during class and maintain a good work ethic. | ||||||||
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This yearlong introductory art course will involve the student in various media and techniques intended to develop a fluency in the language of art. Students will explore the elements and principles of design through various projects in two-dimensional media. Creation of artwork is emphasized in this course, but art history and criticism will also be addressed.. | ||||||||
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Painting
is a year long visual art course where students will explore and experience
2 dimensional painting techniques, media, and historical approaches
to art. Painting is a problem-solving course dealing with form (figurative
and abstract), color, line, and texture. Through the use of the world
outside the classroom, models, drawings, photographs, and imagination,
students interpret and express the painter’s world using a variety
of materials and techniques. This course will provide a foundation
in the visual arts with an emphasis on: cultivation of creativity
and the art-making process self discovery; developing the student’s
individual and unique artistic voice; and the elements of art and
principles of design |
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is a semester/year course for beginning to advanced students seeking
to explore their creative and artistic skills through myriad media.
The class introduces the student to the studio environment. The
assignments provide a format for students to increase their level
of knowledge, understanding, application, synthesis, critical skills,
and appreciation of the creative process in the visual arts. This
course will also provide and promote the use of computers and other
instructional technologies applicable to the visual arts. Students
will also be assigned reading and research papers in the course
text and related materials. An interest in art is suggested. |
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will explore 3 dimensional designs from utilitarian to sculptures
from small scale to large scale; a variety of media will be used,
from ceramics to Styrofoam to unexpected media. Various techniques
will be used; modeling, carving, constructing, mold making. The
historical, cultural and ethnic aspects of 3-deminsional design
are also included in the course. The principles and elements common
to all the arts will be presented through a variety of assignments. |
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© 2008 Torrey Pines High School Art Department. Artwork courtesy of past and present TPHS Art Students