Terre Haute North Art Curriculum

INTRODUCTION TO ART - 2D Art I
A 00101 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 – 12
This is the prerequisite course for most all other art classes. Students explore the elements of art and design and the principles governing their use as they organize, develop, create, and analyze their own visual art experiences. Students also explore the historical foundations of various art forms and design. [Back]

ADVANCED ART I - 2D Art II
A 00102 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 - 12
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent Continued studies in art beyond drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking are available for students who have shown improvement and satisfactorily completed the introductory courses. [Back]

DRAWING I - 2D Art
A 00111 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 – 12
This course may be considered a free hand drawing course for the beginner. Students will be learning to use the various media for drawing. These will include graphic pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, and others. A variety of subject matter will be drawn and several techniques will be employed resulting in a meaningful experience for the
beginning artist. [Back]

DRAWING II - 2D Art
A 00112 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 10 - 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art & Drawing I
This course seeks to develop the student’s power of observation, ability to define relationships, and ability to present ideas visually through the use of a variety of dry media. Activities will increase the student’s abilities to use the drawing techniques of contour, gesture, and shading. [Back]

SCULPTURE - 3D Art
A 00133 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 - 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art & Drawing II
Self-expression in 3-dimensional forms is emphasized. Students will explore both the modeling and carving approach to sculpture. The technical processes involved in developing forms with paper, clay, plaster, wax and wood will be taught. [Back]

ADVANCED ART II - 3D Art II
A 00122 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 - 12
Prerequisite: Advanced Art I & Instructor’s consent
Both Advanced Art courses are designed for advanced art students that are considering professional careers or continuing an interest in art beyond the high school years. Any of the following areas may be pursued: drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, metal design, or ceramics. An art portfolio is required. [Back]

CRAFTS - 3D Art III
A 00123 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 -12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
This is a general introductory course to designing with materials using a variety of media techniques and processes. The areas of ceramics, mosaics, metal-crafts, textiles, sculpture, and printmaking will be explored. [Back]

PAINTING - 2D Art
A 00131 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 -12
Prerequisite: Drawing II
Individual expression with a variety of wet media is emphasized. The elements which provide an aesthetic foundation for painting will be stressed through the use of a variety of materials, techniques, and approaches to the painter’s problems. Additional student expenses for painting materials should be expected. [Back]

CERAMICS - 3D Art
A 00132 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 - 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
Emphasis will be on both the functional and non-functional approach in the design and construction of clay forms. Both hand and wheel thrown techniques will be explored. Students will also have experiences with texture and surface treatment, firing, and glazing of clay. [Back]

FIBER ARTS
A 00134 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 - 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
Experiences will include the making of macramé samplers and a weaving sampler. Some students may choose to weave on a larger scale while the class advances to the batik process. Stitchery and appliqué will also be explored. Fiber collages are also made. [Back]

PRINTMAKING - 2D Art
A 00135 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 - 12
Prerequisite: Drawing II
Emphasis will be on creative expression and the procedures involved in producing multiple images. Selected experiences will emphasize relief, intaglio, and lithographic techniques. Also included will be engraving, etching, aquatint, soft-ground, and dry-point. [Back]

VISUAL COMMUNICATION
A 00136 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 - 12
Prerequisite: Drawing I & II
This course is aimed primarily at visual communication. Areas that will be covered include typography, lettering, layout, poster, illustration, product, and package design. [Back]

ART HISTORY
A 00142 AHD C 40
1 credit
1 term
Grades 9 - 12
Recommendations: Introduction to Art
Art History will provide opportunities for students to survey multiple facets of historical and contemporary art from a wide variety of civilizations. The course will stress the achievements of mankind throughout numerous eras and help students know how to fully experience painting, sculpture, and architecture. [Back]