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- Art
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 1.0 Fine Arts
Recommended: Three or more art classes, two should be sequential; written approval of AP Studio Instructor
Fee: $35.00 per semester
- develop a finished portfolio in Drawing, 2-D design or 3-D design (this can be a photographic focus)
- creatively solve problems in a thematic manner
- develop a breadth of portfolio (diversity of work) and a concentrated portfolio (series of work)
- be exposed to the history of art by artists, cultures, or historical periods build critique skills and write an artist statement
- Berthoud High School
- Loveland High School
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 1.0 Fine Arts
Recommended: Three or more art classes, two should be sequential; written approval of AP Studio Instructor
Fee: $35.00 per semester
- develop a finished portfolio in Drawing, 2-D design or 3-D design (this can be a photographic focus)
- creatively solve problems in a thematic manner
- develop a breadth of portfolio (diversity of work) and a concentrated portfolio (series of work)
- be exposed to the history of art by artists, cultures, or historical periods build critique skills and write an artist statement
- Berthoud High School
- Loveland High School
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 1.0 Fine Arts
Recommended: Three or more art classes, two should be sequential; written approval of AP Studio Instructor
Fee: $35.00 per semester
- develop a finished portfolio in Drawing, 2-D design or 3-D design (this can be a photographic focus)
- creatively solve problems in a thematic manner
- develop a breadth of portfolio (diversity of work) and a concentrated portfolio (series of work)
- be exposed to the history of art by artists, cultures, or historical periods build critique skills and write an artist statement
- Berthoud High School
- Loveland High School
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Fee: $10.00 per semester
- be introduced to drawing, painting, and sculpting as an art form
- be exposed to composition in a variety of media
- be exposed to subject matter such as still life, landscape, and figure studies
- apply appropriate techniques and problem-solving to create personal expressions in drawing
- be exposed to art history
- evaluate and critique artwork from selves and others
- Berthoud High School
- Art
Credit: 0.25 Fine Arts
Fee: $10.00 per quarter
- be introduced to drawing painting and sculpting as an art form
- be exposed to composition in a variety of media
- be exposed to subject matter such as still life, landscape, and figure studies
- apply appropriate techniques and problem solving to create personal expressions in drawing
- be exposed to art history
- evaluate and critique artwork from selves and others
- Harold Ferguson High School
- Art
Credit: 1.0 Fine Arts
- be exposed to social and cultural influences on contemporary and historical artistic expression
- be introduced to the rich traditions of world art through factual knowledge and skillful use of the principles of aesthetics and comparative criticism
- connect the history of art through continuous reference to the context of religion, history, and geography
- prepare for the AP exam
- Loveland High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
Credit: 0.25 Fine Arts
Fee: $10.00 per quarter
- explore basic concepts, techniques, and skills that are utilized in all forms of commercial art
- have a basic understanding of media literacy, advertising, copyright, and ethical considerations and the role that commercial art plays in our consumer-oriented society
- apply design principles to create art and be proficient in visual communication and personal expression
- Harold Ferguson High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Fee: $15.00 per semester
- explore basic concepts and techniques used in graphic design
- apply design principles to create original graphics
- be proficient in visual communication and personal expression
- use Adobe Photoshop to paint, edit photos and animate
- use Adobe Illustrator to create vector designs
- create a digital portfolio
- focus on media literacy and its implications in our society
- learn about advertising, copyright, and career opportunities
- utilize the Design Cycle to understand the Artistic Process
- evaluate and critique artwork from selves and others
- Loveland High School
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Fee: $15.00 per semester
- explore basic concepts and techniques used in graphic design
- apply design principles to create original graphics
- be proficient in visual communication and personal expression
- use Adobe Photoshop to paint, edit photos and animate
- use Adobe Illustrator to create vector designs
- create a digital portfolio
- focus on media literacy and its implications in our society
- learn about advertising, copyright, and career opportunities
- utilize the Design Cycle to understand the Artistic Process
- evaluate and critique artwork from selves and others
- Berthoud High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.25 Fine Arts
Fee: $7.50 per quarter
- explore basic concepts and techniques used in graphic design
- apply design principles to create original graphics
- be proficient in visual communication and personal expression
- use Adobe Photoshop to paint, edit photos and animate
- use Adobe Illustrator to create vector designs
- create a digital portfolio
- focus on media literacy and its implications in our society
- learn about advertising, copyright, and career opportunities
- utilize the Design Cycle to understand the Artistic Process
- evaluate and critique artwork from selves and others
- Harold Ferguson High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Recommended: Computer Graphics - Art 1
Fee: $15.00 per semester
- increase and compile their digital portfolio
- understand the process of completing a product with client input
- focus on the career aspect of graphic design
- increase their skill and technical abilities in computer use and software
- understand the various aspects of art and design
- discuss ethics and observe copyright laws
- utilize the Design Cycle to understand the Artistic Process
- evaluate and critique artwork from selves and others
- present artwork and teach others how to accomplish more complex tasks in digital programs
- Loveland High School
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
- Project Lead the Way
Credit: 1.0 Applied Arts / CTE
In Computer Integrated Manufacturing, students will learn concepts of robotics and automated manufacturing by creating three-dimensional designs with modeling software and producing models of their designs.
- Berthoud High School
- Art
- Family and Consumer Science – Interior and Fashion Design
- Industrial Technology – Architecture and Construction
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Fee: $25.00 per semester
Recommended: Art Exploration (BHS)
- be introduced to drawing as an art form
- be exposed to composition in a variety of drawing media
- be exposed to subject matter such as still life, landscape, figure studies, and portraiture
- apply appropriate techniques, problem solving and reflective practices throughout the design process
- be exposed to art history as it relates to drawing
- be introduced to observational drawing (life drawing)
- Berthoud High School
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
- Family and Consumer Science – Interior and Fashion Design
- Industrial Technology – Architecture and Construction
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.25 Fine Arts
Fee: $10.00 per quarter
- be introduced to drawing as an art form
- be exposed to composition in a variety of drawing media
- be exposed to subject matter such as still life, landscape, figure studies, and portraiture
- apply appropriate techniques, problem solving and reflective practices throughout the design process
- be exposed to art history as it relates to drawing
- be introduced to observational drawing (life drawing)
- Harold Ferguson High School
- Art
- Family and Consumer Science – Interior and Fashion Design
- Industrial Technology – Architecture and Construction
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Fee: $25.00 per semester
- be introduced to drawing as an art form
- be exposed to composition in a variety of drawing media
- be exposed to subject matter such as still life, landscape, figure studies, and portraiture
- apply appropriate techniques, problem solving and reflective practices throughout the design process
- be exposed to art history as it relates to drawing
- be introduced to observational drawing (life drawing)
- Loveland High School
- Art
- Family and Consumer Science – Interior and Fashion Design
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Recommended: Drawing 1
Fee: $25.00 per semester
- develop a drawing portfolio that will show the versatility of subject matter and media
- complete in-depth and finished drawings
- read and critique personal expressions in drawing
- be exposed to the history of drawing artists, cultures, or historical periods
- emphasis on drawing from observation (life drawing)
- Loveland High School
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
- Family and Consumer Science – Interior and Fashion Design
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Recommended: Drawing 2
Fee: $25.00 per semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
- develop a drawing portfolio that will show the versatility of subject matter and media
- complete in-depth and finished drawings
- read and critique personal expressions in drawing
- be exposed to the history of drawing artists, cultures, or historical periods
- emphasis on drawing from observation (life drawing)
- Berthoud High School
- Art
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Fee: $35.00 per semester
- be introduced to the processes of metalsmithing as an art form
- communicate personal expressions with metal and jewelry techniques
- be exposed to the history of metal in the development of civilization
- evaluate and critique own and others’ artwork
- apply appropriate problem-solving abilities to body ornamentation
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Fee: $35.00 per semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
- be introduced to the processes of metalsmithing as an art form
- communicate personal expressions with metal and jewelry techniques
- be exposed to the history of metal in the development of civilization
- evaluate and critique own and others’ artwork
- apply appropriate problem-solving abilities to body ornamentation
- Berthoud High School
- Loveland High School
- Art
Credit: 0.25 Fine Arts
Fee: $15.00 per quarter
- be introduced to the processes of metalsmithing as an art form
- communicate personal expressions with metal and jewelry techniques
- be exposed to the history of metal in the development of civilization
- evaluate and critique own and others’ artwork
- apply appropriate problem-solving abilities to body ornamentation
- Harold Ferguson High School
- Art
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Recommended: Metalsmithing/Jewelry 1
Fee: $35.00 per semester
- further develop and refine basic metal skills
- explore a variety of advanced metalsmithing/jewelry techniques including, but not limited to, stone setting and patinas
- communicate personal expressions with metal and jewelry techniques
- evaluate and critique own and others’ artwork
- apply appropriate problem-solving abilities to body ornamentation
- Loveland High School
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Recommended: Metalsmithing/Jewelry 1
Fee: $35.00 per semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
- further develop and refine basic metal skills
- explore a variety of advanced metalsmithing/jewelry techniques including, but not limited to, stone setting and patinas
- communicate personal expressions with metal and jewelry techniques
- evaluate and critique own and others’ artwork
- apply appropriate problem-solving abilities to body ornamentation
- Berthoud High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Recommended: Drawing 1
Fee: $25.00 per semester
- be introduced to color theory
- be exposed to composition and various painting media
- be exposed to subject matter such as still life, landscape, figure studies, and portraiture
- learn skills in painting techniques, care of tools and types of paint
- apply techniques, problem solving and reflective practices throughout the design process
- evaluate and critique own and others’ artwork
- be exposed to art history as it relates to painting
- Berthoud High School
- Loveland High School
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.25 Fine Arts
Recommended: Drawing 1
Fee: $10.00 per quarter
- be introduced to color theory
- be exposed to composition and various painting media
- be exposed to subject matter such as still life, landscape, figure studies, and portraiture
- learn skills in painting techniques, care of tools and types of paint
- apply techniques, problem solving and reflective practices throughout the design process
- evaluate and critique own and others’ artwork
- be exposed to art history as it relates to painting
- Harold Ferguson High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Recommended: Drawing 1 & Painting 1
Fee: $25.00 per semester
- develop a series of paintings which show versatility in subject matter and media
- develop a refinement of their painting techniques and problem solving to create personal expressions in painting
- be exposed to art history as it relates to painting
- evaluate and critique own and others’ artwork
- Loveland High School
- Mountain View High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Recommended: Drawing 1 & Painting 1
Fee: $25.00 per semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
- develop a series of paintings which show versatility in subject matter and media
- develop a refinement of their painting techniques and problem solving to create personal expressions in painting
- be exposed to art history as it relates to painting
- evaluate and critique own and others’ artwork
- Berthoud High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Learn to provide a practical introduction to the work environment through direct contact with professionals in the community. The c ontent should include, but not be limited to, the following: discussion of professional job requirements, awareness and knowledge of career opportunities, building vocabulary apocopate to the area of professional interest, development of decision-making skills, and development of personal and educational job-related skills.
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Fee: $40.00 per semester
- be introduced to basic darkroom printing
- learn about the history of photography
- be able to critique their own and others’ photographs with design and technical considerations
- learn photojournalism, commercial, art photography, action photography and portrait photography
- intro to digital photographic editing
- learn to operate a DSLR camera manually controlling shutter speed and aperture
- Loveland High School
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Fee: $40.00 per semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
- be introduced to basic darkroom printing
- learn about the history of photography
- be able to critique their own and others’ photographs with design and technical considerations
- learn photojournalism, commercial, art photography, action photography and portrait photography
- intro to digital photographic editing
- learn to operate a DSLR camera manually controlling shutter speed and aperture
- Berthoud High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.25 Fine Arts
Fee: $20.00 per quarter
Recommendation: Art Exploration (BHS)
- be introduced to basic darkroom printing
- learn about the history of photography
- be able to critique their own and others’ photographs with design and technical considerations
- learn photojournalism, commercial, art photography, action photography and portrait photography
- intro to digital photographic editing
- learn to operate a DSLR camera manually controlling shutter speed and aperture
- Harold Ferguson High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Fee: $40.00 per semester
- create photographs for public display
- utilize specialized darkroom techniques in black and white photography
- study the work of influential photographers
- evaluate and critique their own and others’ artwork
- continued exploration of digital photography (DSLR) and digital photographic editing with Adobe Photoshop
- Loveland High School
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Fee: $40.00 per semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
- create photographs for public display
- utilize specialized darkroom techniques in black and white photography
- study the work of influential photographers
- evaluate and critique their own and others’ artwork
- continued exploration of digital photography (DSLR) and digital photographic editing with Adobe Photoshop
- Berthoud High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Graphic Design
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Recommended: Photography 1 and Photography 2
Fee: $40.00 per semester
- explore film and/or digital techniques on an individualized path
- Loveland High School
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Fee: $25.00 per semester
- be introduced to the processes of ceramics and sculpture as art forms
- be introduced to the potter’s wheel
- learn and explore subtractive and additive, relief and assemblage techniques
- be exposed to the history of sculpture and ceramics by artists, cultures, or historical periods
- evaluate and critique own and others’ artwork
- utilize the Design Cycle to understand the Artistic Process
- Loveland High School
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Fee: $25.00 per semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
- be introduced to the processes of ceramics and sculpture as art forms
- be introduced to the potter’s wheel
- learn and explore subtractive and additive, relief and assemblage techniques
- be exposed to the history of sculpture and ceramics by artists, cultures, or historical periods
- evaluate and critique own and others’ artwork
- utilize the Design Cycle to understand the Artistic Process
- Berthoud High School
- Art
Credit: 0.25 Fine Arts
Fee: $10.00 per quarter
- be introduced to the processes of ceramics and sculpture as art forms
- be introduced to the potter’s wheel
- learn and explore subtractive and additive, relief and assemblage techniques
- be exposed to the history of sculpture and ceramics by artists, cultures, or historical periods
- evaluate and critique own and others’ artwork
- utilize the Design Cycle to understand the Artistic Process
- Harold Ferguson High School
- Art
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Recommended: Sculpture/Ceramics 1
Fee: $25.00 per semester
- concentrate on creating sculpture/ceramics for public display which reflect their self-expression and imagination
- explore a variety of advanced sculpture and ceramic techniques
- research the history of sculpture and ceramics by artists, culture, or historical periods
- evaluate and critique own and others’ art work.
- utilize the Design Cycle to understand the Artistic Process
- Harold Ferguson High School
- Loveland High School
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Recommended: Sculpture/Ceramics 1
Fee: $25.00 per semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
- concentrate on creating sculpture/ceramics for public display which reflect their self-expression and imagination
- explore a variety of advanced sculpture and ceramic techniques
- research the history of sculpture and ceramics by artists, culture, or historical periods
- evaluate and critique own and others’ art work.
- utilize the Design Cycle to understand the Artistic Process
- Berthoud High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
Credit: 1.0 Fine Arts
Gather information about events- personalities or issues related to the school or youth; prepare and present news broadcasts about the school for the school and community.
- Mountain View High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
Credit: 1.0 Fine Arts
Recommended: Video Production 1 and written permission of the video communication teacher given through letters of recommendation and an interview
Fee: $20.00 per semester
- gather information about events, personalities, or issues related to the school or youth
- prepare and present news broadcasts about the school for the school and community
- work with digital media production, both photographic and video
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
Credit: 1.0 Fine Arts
Recommended: Video Communication 1 and written permission
Fee: $20.00 per semester
- gather information about events, personalities, or issues related to the school or youth
- prepare and present news broadcasts about the school for the school and community
- expand knowledge of video communication industry and related careers
- expand digital media and communication knowledge
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Fee: $30.00 per semester
- create, plan, write, record, edit, and copy video presentations on a wide variety of topics
- use DSLR, and graphics hardware and software to produce creative media packages
- develop technical competency, artistry, and storytelling abilities with digital media
- be introduced to the history of television, video, and film production with discussions on their influence and impact on our culture
- Loveland High School
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Fee: $30.00 per semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
- create, plan, write, record, edit, and copy video presentations on a wide variety of topics
- use DSLR, and graphics hardware and software to produce creative media packages
- develop technical competency, artistry, and storytelling abilities with digital media
- be introduced to the history of television, video, and film production with discussions on their influence and impact on our culture
- Berthoud High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
Credit: 0.25 Fine Arts
Fee: $15.00 per quarter
- create, plan, write, record, edit, and copy video presentations on a wide variety of topics
- use DSLR, and graphics hardware and software to produce creative media packages
- develop technical competency, artistry, and storytelling abilities with digital media
- be introduced to the history of television, video, and film production with discussions on their influence and impact on our culture
- Harold Ferguson High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
Credit: 1.0 Fine Arts
Recommended: Video Production 1
Fee: $30.00 per semester
- create, plan, write, record, edit, and copy video presentations on a wide variety of topics
- use DSLR and graphics hardware and software to produce creative media packages
- expand technical competency, artistry, and storytelling abilities
- research the history of television, video, and film production with discussions on their influence and impact on our culture
- evaluate and critique their own and others’ art work
- Mountain View High School
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Recommended: Video Production 1
Fee: $30.00 per semester
- create, plan, write, record, edit, and copy video presentations on a wide variety of topics
- use DSLR and graphics hardware and software to produce creative media packages
- expand technical competency, artistry, and storytelling abilities
- research the history of television, video, and film production with discussions on their influence and impact on our culture
- evaluate and critique their own and others’ art work
- Loveland High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
Credit: 1.0 Fine Arts
Recommended: Video Production 1 and 2 or Instructor approval
Fee: $30.00 per semester
- Students will be required to produce a certain amount of films during the semester. Each of the films is given parameters the students must meet. They will also participate in filming some school/district events.
- Thompson Valley High School
- Art
- Media Arts – Broadcasting, Journalism, and Video Production
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Recommended: Video Production 1 and 2 or Instructor approval
Fee: $30.00 per semester
Grades 10, 11, 12
- Students will be required to produce a certain amount of films during the semester. Each of the films is given parameters the students must meet. They will also participate in filming some school/district events.
- Loveland High School
- Art
Credit: 1.0 Fine Arts
Fee: proposed $25 per semester or $50 for the year
Grades 10, 11
- The foundational concepts, instructional principles, and artistic practices at the heart of the Pre AP Visual Arts course directly prepare students for participation in the AP Studio Art course students will build and refine technical skills while also developing an understanding of art making as a means of communicating and of investigating topics or ideas of significance. Pre AP instructional materials also highlight works of art featured in the AP Art History course, enabling students to gain familiarity with these foundational works and practice analyzing and interpreting a wide range of artistic examples. Participation in the Pre AP Visual Arts course will also prepare students for participation in the AP Capstone sequence of study. AP Capstone is a two-year program comprised of two courses—AP Seminar and AP Research—focusing on skills of research, analysis of sources, constructing arguments, and communicating ideas. Pre AP Visual Arts instruction highlights these skills as well, inviting students to analyze and respond to works of art, develop and refine their own ideas by drawing on a variety of source material, and constructively respond to the work of peers as it develops.
- Thompson Valley High School