Painting

7420A PAINTING
(f) UC Approved
This is a beginning painting course that covers pastel, acrylic, oil, watercolor, and mixed media techniques. The student learns the use and care of materials, experiments with color mixing, value and intensity. Each student spends time practicing various techniques and developing drawing skills in their process work. Projects include research into artists and art movements that stimulate and help the student create their own paintings. Students participate in art critiques, write and speak about art. Opportunity for exhibition of artwork is given to students during Semester 2 at annual Spring Art Show. A weekly sketchbook is required. Students are responsible for providing their own art supplies.
Length of Course: Year
Open to Grades: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: Completion of Art, Drawing or portfolio review.

7421C ADVANCED PAINTING H
(f) UC Approved
This is an advanced painting honors course that requires a satisfactory completion of Painting. The student continues exploring painting media and issues but in more depth. This class is for the student to develop an art portfolio without the rigors of AP/IB. There is an emphasis on integrating new techniques such as printmaking and mixed-media. Individual creative process and development of personal style and direction, independent thinking, and art philosophical inquiry relating to the individual works is emphasized. Each student researches artists and art styles with guidance from the teacher and direction of the assignments. Students participate in art as they apply to their creative inspiration to the direction of the assignments. Students participate in art critiques, write and speak about the art throughout the course. Opportunity for exhibition of artwork is given to students during Semester 2 at annual Spring Art Show. Students are responsible for providing their own art supplies.
Length of Course: Year
Open to Grades: 11,12
Prerequisite: Art or Drawing and Painting