Rockville HS ‐ Art Department Requirements: 1 credit
One credit in the Fine Arts is required for graduation. Successful completion of the visual arts courses will fulfill
this requirement. Course Code Course Title GR 6355/6356 Drawing + Design A/B 9‐12 6345/6346 Photography 1 A/B (Darkroom) 9‐12 6381/6391 Ceramics/Sculpture 1 A/B 9‐12 6343/6344 Digital Photography A/B 9‐12 6496/6497 Digital Art A/B 9‐12 6105/6106 Studio Art 1 A/B Prerequisite Foundations of Art or Drawing + Design Description Students explore a variety of drawing and painting media such as pencil, marker, ink, paint and printmaking, to develop observational and rendering skills. Creative problem solving is emphasized as students explore the relationships between the elements of art and the principles of design in original compositions. Artwork from history and multiple cultures are examined and analyzed. Writing and thinking skills are reinforced through journaling. Students develop skills in using an SLR camera, processing film, and printing black‐and‐white photographs. The elements of art and design principles are studied and applied to photographic compositions. Contemporary photographic technology is demonstrated and used where available. Safe darkroom practices are learned, and opportunities to exhibit work are presented. Writing and thinking skills are reinforced through journaling. Students learn basic hand‐building techniques and glazing processes. Included are the composition and general characteristics of clay bodies, safe studio practices, craftsmanship, and surveys of significant styles in pottery and ceramic sculpture. An introduction to the wheel may be presented. In addition, there is a focus on sculptural processes using a variety of materials and techniques. Writing and thinking skills are reinforced through journal writing. Students develop skills in using a digital cameras and how to edit their photos using Adobe PhotoShop. The elements of art and design principles are studied and applied to photographic compositions. Contemporary photographic technology is demonstrated and used where available. Writing and thinking skills are reinforced through journaling. Students use the computer as a tool to create portraits, illustrations, commercial/advertising art, and animations. Students discuss ethical and safety issues in the use of computers as an instructional tool. A variety of techniques, processes, and applications are studied. Guest speakers and experts in the field of digital art introduce and describe careers. Students work to develop criteria for judgment of digital artwork. A portfolio of digital art is produced. Students continue their study of art, and apply their knowledge of media, tools, and techniques, the elements of art and principles 10‐12 of design to original artwork. Many art forms are studied including drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Students learn about art from other cultures, regions, and time periods, Fees $ $ $ $ $ $ 6205/6206 6347/6348 6383/6393 6385/6386 6482 (SP) 6484 (DP) 6486 (SP) 6487(DP) 6488 (SP) 6489 (DP) 6102/6103 Studio Art 2 A/B Prerequisite Foundations of Art or Drawing + Design and how both historical and contemporary artwork is used to inspire original work. Writing and thinking skills are reinforced through journaling. Career information is provided. This course provides continued and advanced study in photography. Students will refine skills with digital cameras, Photo 2 A/B 35mm film cameras, PhotoShop. Students will learn advanced 10‐12 techniques with darkroom skills and computer graphic software Prerequisite programs. This intermediate course fully prepares students to Photo 1 or Digital Photo take AP Studio Art: 2‐D Design, photography and/or digital art as the medium. Ceramics/Sculpture 2 A/B Students create original artwork inspired by natural and Prerequisite historically significant ceramic forms. Additional techniques for Ceramics/Sculpture 1 throwing on the pottery wheel are included as well as 10‐12 experimentation with other sculpture materials. Craftsmanship Ceramics/Sculpture 3 and safe studio practices are emphasized. Writing and thinking A/B skills are reinforced. Prerequisite Ceramics/Sculpture 2 AP Studio Art: the This individualized program focuses on art projects that Drawing Portfolio demonstrate the drawing skill competencies expected of 11‐12 Advanced Placement art applicants, as identified by the College Prerequisite Board. Students assemble portfolios to meet the submission 1 intermediate level art requirements for the AP exam course This individualized program focuses on art projects that AP Studio Art: the 2D demonstrate the design principal competencies expected of Portfolio (Studio) Advanced Placement art applicants, as identified by the College 11‐12 Board. Students assemble portfolios to meet the submission Prerequisite requirements for the AP Exam. Writing and thinking skills are 1 intermediate level art reinforced through journaling. This section focuses on non‐photo course and non‐digital 2‐dimensional artwork. This individualized program focuses on art projects that AP Studio Art: the 2D demonstrate the competencies expected of Advanced Placement Portfolio (Photo) art applicants, as identified by the College Board. Students 11‐12 assemble portfolios to meet the submission requirements for the Prerequisite Photo 1 or Digital AP Exam. Writing and thinking skills are reinforced through Photo and Photo 2 journaling. This section focuses on photography. This individualized program focuses on art projects that AP Studio Art: the 3D demonstrate the competencies expected of Advanced Placement Portfolio art applicants, as identified by the College Board. Students 11‐12 assemble portfolios to meet the submission requirements for the Prerequisite Ceramics/Sculpture 2 + AP exam. Writing and thinking skills are reinforced through 1 intermediate level art journaling. This course may be repeated once for credit. Teacher course recommendation needed. Students develop their aesthetic, imaginative, and creative IB Visual Arts 1 A/B faculties. Emphasis is on visual awareness, multicultural (SL/HL) expression, and historical references. An expressive verbal and 11‐12 visual journal, demonstrating the interrelationship between the Prerequisite student's personal research and studio work, is required by the Art Teacher + IB Coordinator approval standard‐level IB Art and Design assessment. $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 6107/6108 IB Visual Arts 2 A/B (SL/HL) Prerequisite Art Teacher + IB Coordinator approval For any other options or questions please see Ms. Julie James, Resource Teacher (RT) for guidance and information.