DESCRIPTION
This advanced level art course is an introduction to the use of photographic and digital media as a means for two-dimensional design. Advanced knowledge of the elements and principles of design is required. Adobe Photoshop techniques will be taught to help students further their design skills. Emphasis will be on producing imagery that is based on the student's own traditional and digital photographs, drawings, painting, collages and altered printing processes. Students will learn digital photography, lighting, fine art and digital printing, and altered photo techniques (including cyanotype printing, image transfer and gel transfers). Portfolio development, client relationships, career options and critique methods will be taught.
Reportable Standards for Visual Art
Priority Standards for Visual Art
Students will:
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This advanced level art course is an introduction to the use of photographic and digital media as a means for two-dimensional design. Advanced knowledge of the elements and principles of design is required. Adobe Photoshop techniques will be taught to help students further their design skills. Emphasis will be on producing imagery that is based on the student's own traditional and digital photographs, drawings, painting, collages and altered printing processes. Students will learn digital photography, lighting, fine art and digital printing, and altered photo techniques (including cyanotype printing, image transfer and gel transfers). Portfolio development, client relationships, career options and critique methods will be taught.
Reportable Standards for Visual Art
- Reportable Standard 1 CREATE: Plans complex concepts for creative artwork that connect to history, society and/or personal life experiences.
- Reportable Standard 2 CREATE: Plans and develops complex compositions through quality craftsmanship.
- Reportable Standard 3 PRESENT & RESPOND: Interpret and evaluate the meaning of art work through the critique process.
Priority Standards for Visual Art
Students will:
- Apply and utilize the elements and principles of design in the creation of visual art.
- Create and plan artwork that illustrates quality craftsmanship: evidence of technical proficiency and visual acuity.
- Create and plan artwork that illustrates complex composition: evidence of competent visual organization and design.
- Create and plan artwork that illustrates complex conceptual development: evidence of a clearly thought-out and communicated idea.
- Present final artworks for public display via internet or gallery exhibit.
- Analyze, evaluate and critique artwork in oral and written form using art-specific vocabulary to respond to and interpret artwork.
- Connect artistic ideas and works with personal, societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.
FOR A DETAILED COPY OF THE ART SYLLABUS CLICK HERE
TO SEE EXAMPLES OF STUDENT DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS SEE THE GALLERY BELOW
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