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Visual Arts Pathways
NHS is proud to offer a wide array of Visual Arts pathways. Below are recommended courses of study related to Visual Arts.
Art Fundamentals
This course covers a wide variety of media and techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and printmaking, with an emphasis on the elements of art and principles of design. This class provides the necessary foundation of art concepts and skills and is a prerequisite for all other art classes. Upon the completion of Art Fundamentals, students should select a pathway of study that matches their interests in Visual Arts.
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Painting Pathway
Level 2: 2D Design:
This course introduces students to different media, techniques and processes to create predominantly 2-D works of art as they pertain to the elements and principles of design. In this course, students explore techniques such as drawing, painting, printmaking, collage and mixed media, while studying historical works of art.
Level 3: Advanced Painting and Printmaking:
This course explores painting and printmaking techniques and processes, helping students broaden their knowledge and improve their painting and printmaking skills. Students will develop their personal style while analyzing the techniques of famous artists.
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Drawing Pathway
Level 2: 2-D Design: This course introduces students to different media, techniques and processes to create predominantly 2-D works of art as they pertain to the elements and principles of design. In this course students explore techniques such as drawing, painting, printmaking, collage and mixed media, while studying historical works of art.
Level 3: Advanced Drawing: In this course students build upon what they learned in 2-D Design to develop skillfully rendered drawings in different media. Student will develop their personal style while analyzing the techniques of famous artists.
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Ceramics Pathway
Level 2: 3-D Design: In this course students will create 3-D pieces of art using various materials and techniques including additive, subtractive and constructive methods from relief to full round. Materials include clay, plaster, cardboard, found objects, balsa wood, wire and paper mache. This course uses elements of art and principles of design of traditional and contemporary methods throughout history.
Level 3: Advanced Ceramics: In this course students build skills using the potter’s wheel and experiment with more complex forms and techniques. Students will also continue to explore various hand-building techniques and mold-making processes.
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2D Design Pathway
Level 2: 2D Design: This course introduces students to different media, techniques and processes to create predominantly 2-D works of art as they pertain to the elements and principles of design. In this course, students explore techniques such as drawing, painting, printmaking, collage and mixed media, while studying historical works of art.
Level 3: Honors Portfolio: This course is designed to prepare talented juniors for the 2-D and 3-D Studio Art-AP courses in their senior year. Students will create projects based on a series of assignments that are planned to enhance their skill and understanding of composition, technique, and the design elements and principles. Students will work in several different media to improve their ability and talent. Working side by side with senior AP students, they will be engaged in discussing and reflecting on their projects to gather insight into the AP course process of higher standards and added rigor.
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3D Design Pathway
Level 2: 3-D Design: In this course students will create 3-D pieces of art using various materials and techniques including additive, subtractive and constructive methods from relief to full round. Materials include clay, plaster, cardboard, found objects, balsa wood, wire and paper mache. This course uses elements of art and principles of design of traditional and contemporary methods throughout history.
Level 3: Honors Portfolio: This course is designed to prepare talented juniors for the 2-D and 3-D Studio Art-AP courses in their senior year. Students will create projects based on a series of assignments that are planned to enhance their skill and understanding of composition, technique, and the design elements and principles. Students will work in several different media to improve their ability and talent. Working side by side with senior AP students, they will be engaged in discussing and reflecting on their projects to gather insight into the AP course process of higher standards and added rigor.
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Advanced Coursework
Upon Completion of a Visual Arts Pathway, students may select advanced courses to further develop their artistic abilities.
- Honors Portfolio: This course is designed to prepare talented juniors for the 2-D and 3-D Studio Art-AP courses in their senior year. Students will create projects based on a series of assignments that are planned to enhance their skill and understanding of composition, technique, and the design elements and principles. Students will work in several different media to improve their ability and talent. Working side by side with senior AP students, they will be engaged in discussing and reflecting on their projects to gather insight into the AP course process of higher standards and added rigor.
- AP 2-D Art and Design: Students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate inquiry through art and design and development of materials, processes, and ideas over the course of a year. Portfolios include works of art and design, process documentation, and written information about the work presented. In May, students submit portfolios for evaluation based on specific criteria, which include skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas and sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision, guided by questions. The AP 2-D Art and Design course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in 2-D art and design. Fees may apply.
- AP 3-D Art and Design: Students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate inquiry through art and design and development of materials, processes, and ideas over the course of a year. Portfolios include works of art and design, process documentation, and written information about the work presented. In May, students submit portfolios for evaluation based on specific criteria, which include skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas and sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision, guided by questions. The AP 2-D Art and Design course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in 3-D art and design. Fees may apply.
- AP Drawing: This course is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. The Drawing Portfolio is intended to address a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Line quality, light and shade, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, the illusion of depth and mark-making are drawing issues that can be addressed through a variety of means. Fees may apply.
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Dual Enrollment
University of Delaware
ART 101 VISUAL CULTURE: Explores the ways we make, perceive and experience images and artifacts. Students will hone their skills in seeing, analyzing historical models and critically engaging in discussions of visual art and material cultures in selected eras and civilizations around the world.
ART 204 MEDIA/DESIGN/CULTURE: Current and historical media processes and their impact on art, design and culture. Image making and manipulation, video, audio, interactivity, and connectivity. Viewing fine art and design projects, the historical aspects of design and digital media, basic media theory, and universal principles of software and digital media. Projects include writing, creating visual media, and making presentations. Unfamiliar media experienced firsthand through exhibitions, screenings, lectures, online exploration and consumer media devices.
Wilmington University
ART 230 / HIS 230 HISTORY OF ART AND DESIGN: This course studies the artistic trends and developing technologies that have influenced creative work throughout Europe and America. This course focuses on the relationship between design and art, as well as the artist’s role and influence on Western Culture and Society.
DRAWING AND PAINTING: In this hands-on studio course for non-art majors, students will explore the use of both drawing and painting media. Learn to create works of art refined by a variety of skills and techniques to develop and express your individual artistic style.
BASIC PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES: Students will develop basic photographic skill sets in composition, lighting and angles to create compelling images. This class will concentrate on the exposure matrix to demonstrate how ISO, shutter speed and aperture effect exposure, motion and depth of field. Composition will be studied through the analysis of historic and contemporary photographs so that the students will be able to create compelling imagery. Adobe Bridge and Photoshop will be used for basic editing and image adjustments.
