Central High

027000
Design Arts
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Fine Arts  
Prerequisite:  None

Design Arts provides students an opportunity to develop projects based on the knowledge, understanding, and application of the elements of art and principles of design.  Students will experience the creative problem solving process, learn technical skills in a variety of media and learn to verbally evaluate their work and the work of others.

027100
Drawing
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Fine Arts  
Prerequisite:  None

Students will be taught how to use line, shape, value, and compositional strategies to create drawings from observation. A variety of subjects will be covered, some of which might be still life, portraits, figure drawings, landscapes, and interiors. A variety of materials will be used. 

027130
Advanced Drawing Strategies
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Fine Arts  
Prerequisite:  Drawing

This class is for students wanting to continue the mastery of their perceptual drawing skills.  Students will learn new approaches to drawing the figure, still life, and structured environmental spaces, with the goal of perceptual accuracy, in addition to individual personal expressions and visual power.  A wide variety of dry and wet media will be utilized in this intensive drawing lab. 

027200
Ceramics
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Fine Arts  
Prerequisite:  Design Arts or Drawing

Instruction is offered in the materials, techniques, equipment, and vocabulary of ceramic art, including pottery and other forms. Hand-built and wheel-thrown forms may both be taught. Emphasis will be on skill development and craftsmanship using clay as a medium of expression. This course can be taken for college credit through University of Missouri-St. Louis. 

027220
Ceramics 2
Grade(s):  10 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Fine Arts  
Prerequisite:  Ceramics (grade of A or B recommended)

Students will further improve and refine their skills on the potter's wheel. They will undertake more complex hand-building projects and will learn and become responsible for the mechanics of a ceramic studio such as mixing glazes, stacking and firing kilns, recycling clay, and maintaining equipment.  This course can be taken for college credit through University of Missouri-St. Louis. 

027240
Sculpture
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Fine Arts  
Prerequisite:  Design Arts or Drawing (grade of B or better)

A study of art in the third dimension offers the student a selection from the following approaches: carving, modeling, casting, and assemblage. A variety of materials such as clay, stone, wood, wax and metals are used. Special emphasis is placed on the manipulation of the relationship between mass and space. Safe practices in the care and use of tools are stressed.  This course can be taken for college credit through University of Missouri-St. Louis. 

027250
Advanced 3-D Studies
Grade(s):  10 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Fine Arts  
Prerequisite:  Sculpture or Ceramics 2

Work in this course will continue to develop the skills and concepts learned in Sculpture and Ceramics 2. Students will undertake more in-depth assignments that will add to their portfolio while allowing creative development and personal expression.    

027300
Photography
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Fine Arts  
Prerequisite:  Design Arts or Drawing

Students can learn to produce good photographs. Instruction includes operation and use of a single-lens reflex camera, black and white film processing, and darkroom enlarging procedures. While the development of technical skills is necessary, the application of artistic concepts is essential in the production of photography as an art form. Students will be asked to purchase consumable supplies for this course.  This course can be taken for college credit through University of Missouri-St. Louis. 

027320
Photography 2
Grade(s):  10 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Fine Arts  
Prerequisite:  Photography

Work in Photography 2 will continue to build on the basic concepts and skills learned in Photography. Students will have an opportunity to experiment and work in-depth with a single-lens reflex camera and digital cameras. Advanced darkroom procedures will be extended and creative, open-ended assignments will be utilized. Students will be asked to purchase consumable supplies for this course.  This course can be taken for college credit through University of Missouri-St. Louis.   

027330
Photography 3
Grade(s):  11 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Fine Arts  
Prerequisite:  Photography 2

The purpose of this course is to provide highly motivated and proficient students an opportunity to continue their course work in photography. Students will concentrate on perfecting their skills in 35mm manual photography. Mastery and exploration of current image taking, developing and darkroom techniques are expected. The exploration of historical and traditional printmaking methods will be combined with various contemporary approaches and techniques to enhance the students' knowledge base. The use of some medium format and digital cameras will also provide alternative image-taking opportunities. Students will be asked to purchase consumable supplies for this course. 

027500
Painting
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Fine Arts  
Prerequisite:  Drawing

In this course one can learn to paint using the techniques and materials that could include: acrylics, oils, pastels, opaque and transparent watercolors. Emphasis is placed on developing color schemes and compositional skills necessary for effective personal expression.  Students may register through University of Missouri - St. Louis to receive Painting college credit.   

027520
Painting 2
Grade(s):  10 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Fine Arts  
Prerequisite:  Painting (grade of A or B recommended)

In Painting 2 students will continue to use and expand the skills learned in Painting. They may initiate direction for study with emphasis on unique visual statements.  This course can be taken for college credit through University of Missouri-St. Louis.  

027810
Digital Design
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Fine Arts  
Prerequisite:  Drawing or Design Arts

Digital Design will explore elements and principles of art through computer imagery. Students will use drawing, digital photography, scanning and manipulation of images and text to understand graphic design. Photoshop and Illustrator software will be used to create complex and diverse images that may be incorporated into an art portfolio.  This course can be taken for college credit through University of Missouri-St. Louis.   

027820
Digital Design 2
Grade(s):  10 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Fine Arts  
Prerequisite:  Digital Design

Digital Design 2 will build upon skills developed in Digital Design. Students will continue to problem solve more complex and challenging graphic visual ideas and will use more sophisticated Photoshop and Illustrator techniques. Projects may be incorporated into an art portfolio.  

029781 (fall semester) & 029782 (spring semester)
AP Drawing
Grade(s):  11 - 12
Credit:  1 Fine Arts  
Prerequisite:  Drawing, Advanced Drawing, teacher recommendation and department approval

AP Drawing is structured like a college course. Its purpose is to enable those enrolled to work toward building a portfolio for assessment by the College Board in AP Drawing. This course is intended for highly motivated students committed to a serious study of drawing. AP Drawing involves a higher level of proficiency and significantly more time than other high school art courses. Performance in other drawing courses will be the criterion for placement in this class. The quality of the work should reflect first-year college-level standards. A weighted grade is given. 

029831 (fall semester) & 029832 (spring semester)
AP 2D Art and Design
Grade(s):  11 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Fine Arts each semester
Prerequisite:  Photography 1 & 2, or Digital Design 1 & 2 and 1 additional art class

AP 2D Design class is structured like a college course, intended for highly motivated students committed to a serious study of  2D Design concepts in the studio setting. This year-long course will enable students to work toward building a portfolio that will be assessed by the College Board in AP 2D Design. The course will require a higher level of proficiency and significantly more time than other high school art courses. A variety of artistic media can be explored in this class including but not limited to photography, printmaking, painting, digital design, illustration and mixed media processes. The quality of the work should have substantial quality, breadth, and concentration.  Performance in previous studio courses will be the criterion for placement in the class. A weighted grade is given.  

025950
Let's Create Together
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Fine Arts  
Prerequisite:  Counselor approval

This course provides modified instruction for students with unique abilities in the area of visual arts.  Students will develop studio art skills, an appreciation for different genres of art, and an ability to respond to art in a variety of ways.  Each student will be working together with general education mentors in grades 11 – 12 to increase their overall awareness and enjoyment of art making, as well as being creative and innovative. 

027950
Visual Arts Mentor
Grade(s):  11 - 12
Credit:  1/2 Elective  
Prerequisite:  Drawing 1 or Design Arts

This course will give students the opportunity to improve their skills in mentoring others as they serve as assistants for students with physical and developmental disabilities enrolled in Let’s Create Together.  Students will take on the role of mentor to provide leadership in a variety of artistic activities in a studio setting.