ENCUESTA DIRIGIDA A LOS PADRES DE FAMILIA DE LA ESCUELA

ANTH2013ANTHROPOLOGY

This course is an introduction to the study of the origin and development of human culture. Particular topics include race, society, customs and beliefs.

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ART1013BASIC ART I:2DDESIGN

This is an introductory course in the two dimensional use of the principles and elements of art and design. Emphasis is placed on the organizational command of the 2D picture plane and issues of illusion. Format of this class will be a combination of studio practice, lecture, demonstration, critique, and quizzes.

Students will explore a variety of art mediums including: Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, and Printmaking. In class exercises, process work, research, and written reflections challenge students to explore the basics of two-dimensional design. Throughout the course, students will collect works to create a portfolio to be evaluated at the end of the semester.

ART1023BASIC ART II:3DDESIGN

Prerequisite: ART 1013 Basic Art I: 2D Design

This is an introductory course in the Three Dimensional use of the principles and elements of art and design. Students will work using both the additive and subtractive process, exploring media through representational, abstract and expressive works. Technique as well as composition will be explored through the use of both the elements and principals working in three dimensions. Color theory will be explored and discussed in depth as well as the historical context of these methods. Studio experiences, research, and written reflections will challenge students to explore these processes. Throughout the course, students will collect works to create a portfolio to be evaluated at the end of each semester.

ART1033ARTS AND CRAFTS

This course introduces the student to many types of materials used in crafts and encourages creative experimentation while discovering the limitations and possibilities of those materials. It brings about the development of new skills and attitudes. Projects include working with paper, wood, plaster of Paris, yarn, string and wire.

ART1043ART DESIGN AND CRAFTS

This course offers experimentation, the development of new skills and exploration with new materials, giving the student experiences in constructive activities such as weaving, linoleum block printing, collage, puppet making and jewelry designing.

ART1073COLOR AND DESIGN

This course is a study of color theories, perceptions, and the practical application of color principles to a variety of design problems. Students will learn color mixing and color application through a series of projects using color harmonies and visual/psychological color effects. Students will explore the uses of color while using the principles of design in the creation of original works of art. Throughout the course, students will collect works to create a portfolio to be evaluated at the end of each semester.

ART1113ART APPRECIATION I

This course is a study of art from a variety of different backgrounds and cultures as both product and process. Aesthetic judgment making in evaluation of art from different times and places is stressed. The course will cover arts, artists and their cultures, from the Prehistoric man through the Early Renaissance.

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ART1123ART APPRECIATION II

This course is a study of the arts, artists and their cultures from the Early Renaissance to the present.

ART2001-3ART SEMINAR

This course is a study of selected topics in art.

ART2063INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL

PHOTOGRAPHY

Digital photography has changed the way photographers, both beginners and professionals, think. This class will give the student basics on what type of camera, computer and software they may want or need to achieve the digital darkroom. They will learn how to capture an image and what to do with that image. Time will be spent on how to move the image from the camera to the computer, along with making corrections for exposure and color. One of the most convenient things about digital photography is how easy it is to share your photos with others. The class will cover printing, e-mailing and how to prepare your photo to use on a website.

ART2093PAINTING I

This course is an introduction to the materials and technical aspects of painting with oil or acrylic media. Students will work from direct observation and reference material, exploring use of media through representational and expressive paintings. The process of painting, as well as composition (balance, unity, emphasis and manipulation of space) will be explored through the use of color, value, line, texture, opacity and shape. Students will learn color mixing and glazing techniques, and experiment with various brushwork and knife techniques. Throughout the course, students will collect works to create a portfolio to be evaluated at the end of each semester.

ART2103PAINTING II

Prerequisites: ART 2093 Painting I

This is an advanced course focusing on the materials and technical aspects of painting with oil or acrylic media. Students will work from direct observation and reference material as well as exploring the use of media through more experimental techniques. Students will experiment with the formal and expressive potential of surface and objective and subjective color as well as the psychological effects of color. Students will learn how to stretch and prepare canvas and work toward finding their own voice and artistic style while creating original art works that show an extremely high level of craftsmanship and presentation. Throughout the course, students will collect works to create a portfolio to be evaluated at the end of each semester.

ART2113DRAWING II

Prerequisites: ART 2283 Drawing I

This is an advanced drawing course, which builds off the student’s existing drawing skills and knowledge of the medium. The course will emphasize creative exploration and discovery of students’ own aesthetic language, while continuing to introduce and explore a variety of tools and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the further growth of all aesthetic qualities as they relate to a more complicated visual means of expression.

ART2123NATIVE AMERICAN PAINTING

This course introduces the student to the symbolism, heritage and painting techniques involved in Native American art.

ART 2163 INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY This course complements ART 2063, Introduction to Digital Photography, with students progressing in the areas of more advanced computer software skills and photography techniques. Upon completion, the students will possess a greater knowledge of color management and file formats, including JPEG, TIFF and Photoshop files.

ART2213SCULPTURE

Prerequisites: ART 1013 Basic Art I: 2D Design or approval of the instructor

Sculpture is the creative approach to sculptural building techniques and form exploration using a variety of media. This course will focus on idea development, using both traditional and nontraditional three-dimensional materials. It will emphasize conceptual reasoning and consideration of material choice, craft, form, space, site, presentation, and context. It will provide a forum for the discussion and exploration of sculptural practices, and the possibilities made available by such an expansive field.

ART2233POTTERY I

This is an introductory course in the basics of ceramics. Students enrolled in this course need no previous knowledge of art. The course is structured to provide instruction and basic techniques of clay construction and design. Methods of pottery include a variety of hand building techniques and an introduction to wheel throwing. Through this course, students will develop a basic terminology of ceramics as well as being introduced to the glazing and firing process.

ART2243PAINTING III

Prerequisite: ART 2103 Painting II

This course covers advanced exploration of materials and technical aspects of painting. Students may use their

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