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Overview

 

Three credits of World Languages/Fine Arts/CTE are required to graduate from CMASAS. These can be a combination of any courses from World Language, Fine Arts, or CTE.

 

Students have a variety of options for visual arts classes. Some courses, such as Beginning Drawing, and Beginning Design, are log-based courses designed to document and incorporate current student activities in the arts. These are for students who are actively involved in outside courses or related activities and who wish to further develop their skills while receiving high school credit. 

 

Others, such as Art I, and Two-Dimensional Studio Art I are more structured courses that provide students with learning content and lessons in that area. 

 

Students are encouraged to communicate regularly with their course instructor.  Email, instant messaging, and live meetings are commonly used to share performances and to receive feedback and guidance. 

Art I

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Throughout history, artists have learned by studying the work of great masters before them. This course invites students on a journey through the evolution of art, exploring a variety of artistic movements and styles to find inspiration for their own creative expression.

Duration
2 Semesters

Art II

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Throughout history, artists have learned by studying the work of great masters before them. This course invites students on a journey through the evolution of art, exploring a variety of artistic movements and styles to find inspiration for their own creative expression.

 

Duration
2 Semesters

Design, Advanced

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Essential Elective

Advanced Design is intended for students planning to pursue art and design in postsecondary education or as a career path. Building on skills from Intermediate Design, students approach projects with increased depth, independence, and creative sophistication. As in previous courses, students collaborate with their instructor to select and plan original, personalized projects that demonstrate mastery of the course competencies.

Duration
1 Semester
Prerequisites
Intermediate Design or equivalent skills

Design, Beginning

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Essential Elective

Beginning Design is a student-driven, project-based course that introduces students to the principles and practices of design. Through guided planning with their instructor, students select and complete original projects that demonstrate proficiency in designated course competencies. These competencies include not only the basic elements and principles of art, but also the exploration of social and historical contexts, as well as critical analysis and interpretation of art.

Duration
1 Semester

Design, Intermediate

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Essential Elective

Intermediate Design is a student-driven, project-based course that builds on the foundational skills developed in Beginning Design, challenging students to apply design concepts with increased sophistication and personal expression. As in the previous course, students work closely with their instructor to select and plan original, personalized projects that further develop proficiency in designated course competencies.

Duration
1 Semester
Prerequisites
Beginning Design or equivalent skills

Drawing, Advanced

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Essential Elective

Advanced Drawing is a student-driven, project-based course for students who wish to develop fluent drawing skills. By this level, students should be able to represent depth and perspective in their drawing. Students will collaborate with their instructor to plan personalized, original projects that will expand upon skills developed in Intermediate Drawing and align with their particular interests.

 

Duration
1 Semester
Prerequisites
Intermediate Drawing or equivalent skills

Drawing, Beginning

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Essential Elective

Beginning Drawing is a student-driven, project-based course designed for students with little or no prior drawing experience. Through guided planning with their instructor, students select and complete original projects that demonstrate proficiency in designated course competencies. Emphasis is placed on developing a working vocabulary of visual art terms and applying the elements and principles of art to drawing practices.

Duration
1 Semester

Drawing, Intermediate

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Essential Elective

Intermediate Drawing is a student-driven, project-based course that builds on the foundational skills developed in Beginning Drawing. Through guided planning with their instructor, students continue to complete original projects that demonstrate increasing sophistication and proficiency in designated course competencies. Students expand their working vocabulary of visual art terms and apply the elements and principles of art with greater nuance and control.

 

Duration
1 Semester
Prerequisites
Beginning drawing or equivalent skills

Painting, Advanced

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Essential Elective

Advanced Painting is a student-driven, project-based course designed for students with prior Intermediate Painting experience. Students should have a strong understanding of the elements and principles of art, particularly as they relate to creating depth and perspective. Advanced techniques in acrylic, watercolor, oil, or mixed media are practiced and expanded based on each student’s artistic goals.

 

Duration
1 Semester
Prerequisites
Intermediate Painting or equivalent skills

Painting, Beginning

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Essential Elective

Beginning Painting is a student-driven, project-based course that introduces students to the principles and practices of painting, including design, color mixing, and basic application techniques. Foundational skills using acrylic media are introduced and practiced throughout the course. Through guided planning with their instructor, students select and complete original projects that demonstrate proficiency in designated course competencies.

 

Duration
1 Semester

Painting, Intermediate

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Essential Elective

Intermediate Painting is a student-driven, project-based course for students with prior experience in beginning-level painting. Students build upon their foundational knowledge of the elements and principles of art, with continued emphasis on creating depth and perspective in their work.

Duration
1 Semester
Prerequisites
Beginning Painting or equivalent skills

Two-Dimensional Studio Art I

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Essential Elective

Get ready to be inspired, create two-dimensional art, and define your own art story. In this course, you will experiment with media and techniques to create a variety of artworks as you develop skills in drawing, painting, and more! You’ll explore artworks to understand how to use the elements of art and principles of design to plan, create, and reflect on your own art. There are supplies you’ll need to purchase for this class, but don’t worry. You have choices in what you can use.

Duration
2 Semesters