Mundelein High School - Fine Arts

ART
Course	credit	open to	prerequisite
Art I 2D	.5	9-12	None
Art I 3D	.5	9-12	None
Art I C	.5	9-12	None

Ceramics 1	.5	9-12	Art 1 2D & 3D
Drawing 1	.5	9-12	Art 1 2D & 3D
Graphic Design 1	.5	9-12	Art 1 2D & 3D
Metalsmithing 1	.5	9-12	Art 1 2D & 3D
Painting 1	.5	9-12	Art 1 2D & 3D
Photography 1: Digital	.5	10-12	None
Sculpture 1	.5	9-12	Art 1 2D & 3D

Studio Level Courses II, III & IV
Ceramics Studio	.5	10-12	Ceramics 1
Drawing Studio	.5	10-12	Drawing 1
Graphic Studio	.5	10-12	Graphic Design 1
Metalsmithing	.5	10-12	Metalsmithing 1
Painting Studio	.5	10-12	Painting 1
Photography Studio: 35mm	.5	10-12	Photography 1
Sculpture Studio	.5	10-12	Sculpture 1

Advanced Placement Studio Portfolio Courses
AP Ceramics	1.0	10-12	Completion of 2nd level course and/or Teacher recommendation
AP Drawing	1.0	10-12	Completion of 2nd level course and/or Teacher recommendation
AP Painting	1.0	10-12	Completion of 2nd level course and/or Teacher recommendation
AP Sculpture	1.0	10-12	Completion of 2nd level course and/or Teacher recommendation

AP Drawing Seminar	0.5	10-12	Current Enrollment in AP Art Course
AP Design Seminar	0.5	10-12	Current Enrollment in AP Art Course
Art Studio IL	0.5	10-12	Studio Level and Instructor Recommendation

STUDIO LEVEL COURSES INCLUDE: Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Jewelry & Metal Design, Painting, Photography, and Sculpture (.5 credit). May be repeated three and only three times (Studio II, III, IV).

AP STUDIO PORTFOLIO COURSES INCLUDE: One credit of an AP Studio Concentration course PLUS 0.5 credit of AP Drawing Seminar or AP Design Seminar. (1.5 credits).

Choose 1 of 7 AP Studio Concentration course options: Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Jewelry/Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography or Sculpture. And, choose 1 of 2 AP Seminar course options:
Drawing Seminar for students preparing for the AP Drawing Portfolio Exam.
Design Seminar for students preparing for the AP Design Seminar Exam.

ART STUDIO IL (INDEPENDENT LEARNING) COURSES INCLUDE: Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Jewelry & Metal Design, Painting, Photography, and Sculpture (.5 credit). Intended for the serious, competent, and independent student who cannot otherwise schedule into an art class. Prerequisite: Studio Level III of the same art discipline plus the written permission from instructor.

SKETCHBOOKS, PENCILS, AND PERSONAL MATERIALS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL ART COURSES

ART 1 2D
Open To: Grades 9-12	Prerequisite: None
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of 2-dimensional art, and the elements of art and principles of design. Also explored are the cultural / social / historical influences on 2D art. A variety of 2D media and techniques are presented, including Drawing, Painting and Design.

ART 1 3D
Open To: Grades 9-12	Prerequisite: None
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of 3-dimensional art, and the elements of art and principles of design. Also explored are the cultural / social / historical influences on 3D art. A variety of 3D media and techniques are presented, including sculpture, metalsmithing, and ceramics.

ART 1 C
Open To: Grades 9-12	Prerequisite: None
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
The C stands for Culture! In Art I C Seniors will study famous artists, art periods, art cultures and the visual culture of the contemporary environment. Students will work with drawing and sculpture materials.

CERAMICS 1
Open To: Grades 9-12	Prerequisite: Art 1-2D & Art 1-3D
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
Ceramics 1 is an introductory course that studies the history, techniques, aesthetics, products, and the meanings of the ceramic arts explored through the ancient processes of hand building.

DRAWING 1
Open To: Grades 9-12	Prerequisite: Art 1-2D & Art 1-3D
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
Drawing 1 students learn about basic drawing materials and techniques including ink, graphite, charcoal and printmaking. Visual communication and visual thinking skills are integrated and developed through art history, art analysis, art language and visual culture.

GRAPHIC DESIGN 1
Open To: Grades 9-12	Prerequisite: Art 1-2D & Art 1-3D
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
Students enrolled in Graphic Design 1 will be exposed to various facets of digital art and technology. They will learn to manipulate digital images and layout using the latest in software and technique. Graphic Design students will be expected to know and appropriate the principles of design as they work to solve problems in an ever-increasing visual world.

METALSMITHING 1
Open To: Grades 9-12	Prerequisite: Art 1-2D & Art 1-3D
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
Metalsmithing 1 is an introduction to several different metals (copper, brass, nu-gold, sterling). Students will be taught to design and construct functional jewelry and purely aesthetic metal art pieces using several different metalworking techniques. Emphasis is on wire manipulations, piercing, and finishing metal surfaces. There will also be a limited introduction to torch use in fusing beads on wire and beginning soldering techniques. Students will be charged additional fees if they opt to work with sterling silver.

PAINTING 1
Open To: Grades 9-12	Prerequisite: Art 1-2D & Art 1-3D
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
This introduction to painting focuses on basic painting technique in watercolor, multimedia, and acrylics. Art history and appreciation is taught through discussions, videos, group research presentations and critiques.

PHOTOGRAPHY 1 : DIGITAL
Open To: Grades 10-12	Prerequisite: Must have digital camera with mimimum 5 mexapixels and manual.
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
aesthetically pleasing images using their digital cameras, and learn how to make basic corrections and enhancements with the use of Photoshop software. They will be exposed to the history of photography and appreciation through selected chapter readings, videos, field trips, and class discussions. Students are encouraged to shoot much more, and print many more images than basic requirements. They are responsible for learning the handling of their own personal camera equipment through use of their owner’s manual, manufacturer’s technical support nos., and website. Students may desire to purchase additional supplies for their respective projects.

SCULPTURE 1
Open To: Grades 9-12	Prerequisite: Art 1-2D & Art 1-3D
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
Sculpture 1 exposes students to a variety of 3D media such as: plaster, clay, metal, stone, wood and found objects. The students will use these media in a number of problem solving scenarios. They will also study sculpture from a historical/culture perspective and gain insight into its evocative qualities as a three dimensional form. They will learn to create their own pieces that communicate meaning through the use of the elements and principles of design.

CERAMICS STUDIO: Levels II, III & IV
Open To: Grades 10-12	Prerequisite: Ceramics 1
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
Studio Ceramics offers levels 2-4. These higher levels of study include the continuing study of the history, techniques, aesthetics, products, and the meanings of the ceramic arts by combining ancient methods with contemporary problem solving and visual thinking projects. Emphasis in all levels is on refined craftsmanship. Each level offers progressively more challenging techniques and design problems, and may be repeated up to 3 times.

DRAWING STUDIO: Levels II, III & IV
Open To: Grades 10-12	Prerequisite: Drawing 1
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
In Drawing Studio students study increasingly advanced drawing techniques and media, visual problem solving, art history and visual culture. Additionally students explore drawing as expressive communication of ideas, emotions, values and concepts. This course may be repeated up to 3 times.

GRAPHIC STUDIO: Levels II, III & IV
Open To: Grades 10-12	Prerequisite: Graphic Design 1
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
In these advanced sections of Graphic Design, the student will be expected to solve problems of increasing difficulty. They will be required to research and develop specific designs for specific needs in the school and surrounding community. They will gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of Graphic Design through the ages to its place of importance in visual culture. As the student progresses on this track he/she will become greater prepared for continued education in this competitive field. This course may be repeated up to 3 times.

METALSMITHING STUDIO: Levels II, II & IV
Open To: Grades 10-12	Prerequisite: Metalsmithing 1
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
Metalsmithing Studio offers levels 2 through 4. These higher levels of study provide the student additional experience in previously learned skills, plus introductions to new metal design techniques. Emphasis in all levels is on refined craftsmanship. Students will be charged an additional fee if they opt to work in sterling silver. Each level offers progressively more challenging techniques and design problems, and may be repeated up to 3 times.

PAINTING STUDIO: Levels II, III & IV
Open To: Grades 10-12	Prerequisite: Metalsmithing 1
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
These courses are a continuation of Painting 1. The focus is on building painting techniques and fundamentals in a variety of compositional challenges and to define a direction and personal concentration. Art history and appreciation is incorporated in a final project and the student’s focus artist. This course may be repeated up to 3 times.

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO: 35mm Levels II, II & IV
Open To: Grades 10-12	Prerequisite: Photography 1, 35mm camera with manual overrides.
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
Photography Studio offers levels 2 through 4. Students learn to use their 35 mm manually controlled cameras, how to process black and white film, and how to print black and white photographs. These higher levels of study provide the student additional experience in producing art prints, plus introduction to auxiliary photo techniques. Emphasis in all levels is on refined craftsmanship. Each level offers progressively more challenging techniques and photo composition problems, and may be repeated 3 times. Students may desire to purchase additional supplies for their respective projects.

SCULPTURE STUDIO: Levels II, III & IV
Open To: Grades 10-12	Prerequisite: Sculpture 1
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
These advanced studio courses will progress toward increased student independence. The Student will begin by exploring different media and content, eventually, however, they will arrive at a preferred medium and area of content. Once this is accomplished, the student will increase in skill and the ability to communicate an intended message. This course may be repeated up to 3 times.

Advanced Placement Studio Art The College Board offers three art portfolio exam options: 2D Design Exam, 3D Design Exam, and Drawing Exam. The Mundelein High School Advanced Placement Studio Art Courses are designed under the criteria and standards set forth by the National College Board. Students should select one of the following AP Studio Exam options.
Course sequence for AP 3D DESIGN PORTFOLIO EXAM	Course sequence for AP DRAWING PORTFOLIO EXAM
AP Design Seminar ½ credit	AP Drawing Seminar ½ credit
Plus 1 credit of one of the following Studio areas (1 credit = 2 terms)	Plus 1 credit of one of the following Studio areas (1 credit = 2 terms)
AP CERAMICS 1 credit AP SCULPTURE 1 credit	AP DRAWING 1 credit or AP PAINTING 1 credit
Plus 3rd term Art Studio IL ½ credit	Plus 3rd term Art Studio IL ½ credit
Enrollment in additional studio courses greatly increases students’ achievement of AP portfolio standards; therefore it is highly recommended that students that take a studio class each term.

AP Studio Art Students should choose one AP studio class.
AP Studio Art classes meet outside of the regular school day.

AP CERAMICS

Open To: Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Ceramics Studio or Instructor permission.

Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0

AP Ceramics allows students to concentrate on his/her individual artwork. The course helps students develop a 3-D portfolio for the AP exam, college scholarships, and entrance to an art program at the university level. The AP student will be expected to dedicate many outside of classroom hours to discover his/her own path as s/he completes college-level work. Students in AP Ceramics must also register for AP Design Seminar.

AP DRAWING

Open To: Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Drawing Studio or Instructor permission.

Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0

This AP credit course class prepares dedicated students for successful achievement in the National College Board’s Advanced Placement Drawing Portfolio Exam and for college scholarships. Students will develop a portfolio of advanced, personally focused work. Students in AP Drawing must also register for AP Drawing Seminar.

AP PAINTING

Open To: Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Painting Studio or Instructor permission.

Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0

This course is for the serious painting student and will prepare the student to perform successfully on the AP exam as well as open up scholarship opportunities. The student will need to interview with a member or members of the art staff prior to arranging their schedule for the following year. Students in AP Painting must also register for either AP Design Seminar or AP Drawing Seminar.

AP SCULPTURE

Open To: Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: SculptureStudio or Instructor permission.

Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0

This track is for the student who wishes to gain college credit by meeting the standards of the National College Board’s Advanced Placement Design Portfolio Exam and for college scholarships. Students will develop a portfolio of advanced work that is technically developed and personally focused. Students in AP Sculpture must also register for AP Design Seminar.

AP Studio Art Students should choose one seminar class.

AP Design Seminar
Open To: Grades 10-12	Prerequisite: AP Art Course
Length: 4 terms	Credits: 0.5
AP Design Seminar prepares students for the “Breadth” portion of the AP 2D Design or AP 3D Design Portfolio Exam. Students study the elements of art and principles of design as they relate to historical and contemporary visual issues. Students explore a wide range of media and visual problems. This course meets outside of the regular school day.

AP Drawing Seminar
Open To: Grades 10-12	Prerequisite: AP Art Course
Length: 4 terms	Credits: 0.5
AP Drawing Seminar prepares students for the “Breadth” portion of the AP Drawing Portfolio Exam. Students study classical construction, advanced line rendering, advanced perspectives, observational accuracy, obfuscation, optical imagining, media experiments, printmaking and related art history. This course meet outside of the regular school day.

ART STUDIO IL (INDEPENDENT LEARNING)
Open To: Grades 10-12	Prerequisite: AP Art Course
Length: 1 term	Credits: 0.5
This course involves students in self-directed independent learning at a highly advanced stage. Art students are eligible for Independent Learning art courses upon successful completion of a studio level III course and receive instructor permission.

Information last updated: 12/17/07