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Academics - Art

Art is self expression. Artistic involvement promotes the development of visual literacy and creative and critical thinking. The art department at Bradford High offers studio experiences for students with avocational interests and those with art in mind as a career. The arts are an essential human experience. Students seeking a basic background in fine arts should enroll in Art I. Art II and III are open to students who meet the prerequisites. Students need not consider themselves talented to enroll in art. Students may choose a fundamental fine arts background or a broad crafts background. Art at BAHS teaches systematic thinking, planning and investigation by emphasizing individualized approaches to a variety of media and subjects.

Art I

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - 1 Unit

This is an introductory course for students with an avocational interest or those choosing art as a career. Art I integrates studio production with criticism, aesthetics and art history to give students an awareness of visual expression in its many forms. Challenging the student's creative abilities while working on the skills of art is the purpose of this course. Students are required to examine how art is made and the thinking processes behind their creativity. The traditional media will be the principal means of studio production.

Art II

Grade 10, 11, 12 - 1 Unit

This is the second year course for students who have a desire for a more in-depth study of art. Since everything produced by man began as an idea, Art II traces man's creativity from prehistory to the contemporary period. The history of western art is balanced by continuing studio production with greater emphasis on the creation of a finished and personal visual statement. Students are required to examine the way their art is affected by history and asked to take the first steps toward individualized visual statements.

Art III

Grade 11, 12 - 1 Unit

Studio production here is the most individualized. Students are given supervised freedom to investigate a problem in art within broad parameters. A mature attitude toward meeting deadlines, working with guided decisions and accepting responsibilities that come with this individuality is essential. Problems in this course have a more open ended quality that facilitates personal resolutions. Criticism becomes very important and helps determine the final evaluation of the art work.

Ceramics (F or S)

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - 0.50 Units

There are many interwoven components to this course. Each one produces an effect on the final outcome of a project. They are: prepare the clay for working, maintain the clay in a plastic state to meet assignment requirements, complete the assignments in functional and sculptural pottery, glaze and fire projects. Work will be completed using pinch, coil, slab and wheel building methods. Students may take additional responsibility by learning to stack and fire the kiln. Work will be glazed and fired to be considered ready for final evaluation. The many responsibilities of working in clay are the major component of the course, but the student gains valuable insight into his or her own sense of responsibility and ability to work intuitively. When a project is not working well, the sensitive student is aware of this and will initiate steps to correct problems with the project before the need to start over arises.

Craft Sampler (F or S)

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - 0.50 Units

A variety of craft problems are offered to give the students a feel for artisan activities. These problems emphasize a relationship between the maker and his or her ability to determine the finished look of the problem. Students are required to take a "hands-on approach" to the assignment rather than class-centered discussion about the project. Criticism is continually individualized to furnish the student with guidance through the progression of steps that a project may take.

Independent Study in Art (F and/or S)

Grade 10, 11, 12 - 0.50 Units or 1 Unit

Advanced students in art with a strong background in Art I and II may register for this course. Each student will concentrate in one of the following areas: architecture; crafts, including ceramics; drawing and painting; graphics design; or sculpture. The course plan will be determined by the student and the art teacher. Course work includes the keeping of a sketch book/journal, readings about the medium within which you're working, a portfolio of all the projects attempted and an exhibition of selected pieces near the end of the course.