PLEASANT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT FINE

PLEASANT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT

FINE ARTS COURSES Digital Arts Exploration Introduction to Art Drawing Sculpture Photography I and Photography II Airbrush Painting Art Studio I and Art Studio 2 AP Studio Art or IB Art included, if desired

Digital Arts Exploration • Create original works of art using a variety of software, including Photoshop • Explore graphic design, communication arts and digital media • One semester course backs with Health • Grade 9

Introduction to Art • Beginning class for students • Experience a variety of art styles • Drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and printmaking • Grades 9 – 12 • Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

Drawing • Beginning drawing class • Pencil, colored pencil, watercolor and pen and ink • Art history included • Grades 9 – 12 • Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

Sculpture • Prerequisite: Intro to Art recommended • Concepts of sculpted form and space • Various 3 -D media • Variety of sculptural processes • Grades 10 – 12 • Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

Photography I • Study the basic photographic process • Become proficient in digital photography software • Earn high school and Butte College credit • Grades 11 – 12 (Grade 10 with teacher permission) • Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

Photography II • Prerequisite: “C” grade in Photo I or teacher’s approval • Advanced photo students • Focus on creation and composition • Grades 11 – 12 • Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

Airbrush Painting • Learn the fundamentals of drawing and color • Learn airbrush techniques • Render paintings or stencil original designs on surfaces • Grades 11 – 12 • May be repeated for credit

Art Studio I • First year of a 2 -year program • Campus art and portfolio development in a variety of media • Job shadows, field trips and guest artists • Graphic design integrated with technology, website development and e-portfolios • Grade 11 • Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

Art Studio 2 § Second year of a 2 -year program § Community art and portfolio development in a variety of media § Field trips, mentorships and guest artists § Graphic design integrated with technology, website development and e-portfolio § Grade 12

AP Studio Art • Create a portfolio of art concepts and techniques • Earn college credit • Grades 11 – 12 • May be repeated for credit • Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement • Included as part of Art Studio

IB Art § Part of the International Baccalaureate Program § Culminates with a graded one-person exhibit of individual work § Included in Art Studio I and Art Studio 2 § Grades 10 – 12 • Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

Art Club • Meetings at lunch • Field Trip to San Francisco Art Museums in the Spring • Adopt a Family at the Holidays • Other Volunteer Projects

National Art Honor Society • Semester of art during grades 10 – 12 • 3. 0 g. p. a. in art classes • $3. 00 yearly dues • National recognition for outstanding art students • Student art show in the spring with a guest speaker

Exhibits on Campus • Library • Administration Building • Art Showcases

Art on Campus • Murals • Mosaic Benches

Student Public Art Exhibits Contests • Silver Dollar Fair • Chico Art Center • California State University Chico Gallery • Chico Library • Chico Art Museum • PTA Reflections • Junior Duck Stamp

Community Art • Collaboration with the City of Chico and Professional Artists • Fish Tiles with the Sacramento River Wall Mosaic

Sign up to take an art class now! • • • Discover your artistic potential Explore different art careers Express yourself Find students with similar interests Learn and develop art skills Create meaningful works of art