BARBERS HILL HIGH SCHOOL
ELECTIVE COURSES
2007 - 2008

Art

Art 1
Art 2
Art 3
Art 4
Art AP

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ART 1   (ART 1)
GRADE LEVEL:  9-12
One Year
Prerequisite: 
None

Art I provides experience in design, drawing, print making, sculpture, painting and crafts.  Emphasis is on developing visual thinking abilities through all components of a work of art.  You do not need to be a craftsman nor creative in art, just willing to experiment.

ART 2 (ART 2)
GRADE LEVEL:   10-12
One Year   
Prerequisite:
   Art I with an average of 80 or above.

Students create art through viewing, analyzing, interpreting and judging images of nature, man, fantasy, social and technological changes.  Skills and advanced techniques are developed in drawing, painting, ceramics, print making, and crafts.  [top]

ART 3 (ART 3)
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
One Year
Prerequisite
:   Art II with an average of 85 or above.

Studio projects are created in response to the study of each era in a chronological survey of art history.  Emphasis will be placed on an understanding of the role of art and the artist in society.  [top]

ART 4 (ART 4)
GRADE LEVEL:  12
One Year
Prerequisite
:  Art III with an average of 85 or above.

An independent endeavor into art media and techniques. The student sets goals for independent projects, determines objectives, activities and evaluation guidelines for each project proposal as well as evaluating his/her projects.  A commercial art project and research into an art topic are required.  [top]

ART AP
GRADE LEVEL:
  9-12
One Year
Prerequisite
: Art I or Art II and approval of teacher.

AP level art class demands a commitment from students beyond the normal art level.  The successful student must be highly motivated and willing to devote the time needed to expand and stretch to higher level visual thinking skills.  Students are encouraged to think, solve problems their own way, make informed decisions, have a discerning eye, and become interested in historical and contemporary art issues.  Assessment through class critiques are a regular part of this course.  AP Art challenges students and prepares them for the exam for college credit.  To receive AP credit students must submit a portfolio.  [top]
 

Spring 2007, Barbers Hill High School, POB 1108, 9696 Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu, TX  77580    (281) 576-2221