Visual Arts

Art 1: Foundations

An entry-level course for students of all levels of art ability designed to teach students basic artmaking techniques, concepts, and skills, via the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. In this course, students will develop their own creative confidence to articulate their artistic voice through writing, creation, and verbal expression to justify their creative choices. We will explore how to use art to express thier ideas through a variety of materials, approaches, and techniques. Through the analysis of art, production of pieces, and building of technical skills students will develop expertise in creating, producing, performing, critiquing, connecting, and responding to art. In this course, we will examine the artistic and cultural practices of the global cultures/identities that are present in the East Side Union High School District and how their unique, rich contributions have shaped the fabric of our community.

 
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Art 2: Studio Crafts & Design

A second-level art course for intermediate students (10th, 11th, and 12th grade) who have taken the prerequisite entry-level art course.  This course is designed to teach students intermediate art-making techniques, concepts, and skills, expanding on prior knowledge of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design; Students will design and create 2D and 3D works of art that are functional and non-functional utilizing art theory, design, and exploration of processes to expand their ideas through a variety of materials, approaches, and techniques.  In this course, students will further develop their creative confidence to articulate their artistic voice through writing, creation, and verbal expression to justify their creative choices.  Through the analysis of art, production of pieces, and building of technical skills students will expand their experience in creating, producing, performing, critiquing, connecting, and responding to art. In this course, we will continue to examine the artistic and cultural practices of the global cultures/identities that are present in the Eastside Union High School District and how their unique, and rich contributions have shaped the fabric of our community.

 
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Art 2: Drawing & Painting

A second-level art course for the intermediate art student (10th,11th and 2th grades) who have successfully completed the prerequisite entry-level art course. This course is designed to teach students intermediate art-making techniques, and concepts and to expand on their knowledge and practice of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Students will plan and create 2D works of art in wet and dry media exploring processes, materials, and techniques. In this course, students will build upon and further develop their creative confidence to express their artistic voice through artist statements,  critiques, and the creation of works, to explain their creative choices. Through the analysis of art, production of pieces, and building of technical skills students will expand their knowledge in creating, producing, critiquing, connecting, and responding to art. This course will continue to examine the artistic and cultural practices of the global cultures/identities who are present in the Eastside Union High School District and how their unique, and rich contributions have shaped the fabric of our community.


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Art 3: Int. Studio Crafts & Design

A third-level course for advanced students (11th and 12th grade) who have successfully completed the prerequisite course of Art 2: Studio Crafts and Design. This course is designed to teach students advanced art-making techniques, concepts, and skills showing mastery in their understanding and application of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.  Students will design and create 2D and 3D works of art that are functional and non-functional employing art theory, exploratory processes, and mediums to investigate an essential question of their choosing. In this course, students will solidify their creative confidence to articulate their artistic voice through artist statements, and the creation of pieces and presentations to justify their creative choices.  Through the analysis of art production of pieces and further building of technical skills, students will expand their experience in creating, producing, performing, critiquing, connecting, and responding to art.

  In this course, we will continue to examine and express the artistic and cultural practices of the global cultures/identities that are present in the Eastside Union High School District and how their unique, and rich contributions have shaped the fabric of our community.

 
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Art 3: Int. Drawing & Painting

 A third-level course for students (11th and 12th grade) who have successfully completed the prerequisite course of Art 2: Drawing and Painting.  This course is designed to teach students advanced artmaking techniques, concepts, and skills to show mastery in their application and understanding of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.  Students will create designs and create 2D works of art in wet and dry media exploring processes, materials, and techniques that explore a guiding question.  In this course, students will solidify and advance their creative confidence to express their artistic voice via artist statements, critiques, and the creation of a portfolio that is the response to their essential question.  Through analysis of artworks, exploration of techniques, and application of concepts to produce art pieces students will demonstrate advancing technical skills and knowledge in creating, producing, critiquing, connecting, and responding to art.

In this course, we will continue to examine and express the artistic and cultural practices of the global cultures/identities that are present in the Eastside Union High School District and how their unique, and rich contributions have shaped the fabric of our community.


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