DeKalb High School
Lindsey Hall, Principal, 1515 S. Fourth St., De Kalb IL, (815) 754-2100, fax (815) 754-2156 |
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The
DHS Art Department Staff
Amy Brown
Claudia Johnson
Chad Gregory
Course
Offerings
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More Information
| Course Title |
Grade Level |
Credits |
| Art History |
9, 10, 11, 12 |
.5 Each Semester |
| Art 1, Art
2 |
9, 10, 11, 12 |
.5 Each Semester |
| Art 3, Art
4 |
10, 11, 12 |
.5 Each Semester |
| Art 5, Art
6 |
11, 12 |
.5 Each Semester |
| Ceramics
1, 2 |
10, 11, 12 |
.5 Each Semester |
| Ceramics 3 |
11, 12 |
.5 Each Semester |
| Photography
1 |
10, 11, 12 |
.5 Each Semester |
| Photography
2 |
10, 11, 12 |
.5 Each Semester |
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Course
Descriptions
Art History
This course introduces the students to the history of art by examining
the major forms of artistic expression fromt he past to the present and from
a variety of cultures.
Prerequisite: None
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Art 1, Art
2
Art 1 and 2 are introductory sequential courses which provide
beginning art students a foundation in the visual arts. The basic elements and
principles of drawing and design are studied as a preparation for further art
courses.
Prerequisite: None
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Art 3, Art
4
Art 3 and 4 are sequential courses which allow students to advance
and continue their exploration and development of skills begun in Art 1 and
2. Foundation drawing and painting techniques and procedures are reviewed,
reinforced and expanded upon through material and theme development in a sequential
format.
Prerequisite: Art 1, 2
Note: It is strongly recommended that the students have a "B"
or better average in Art 1 and 2 to enroll in this course.
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Art 5, Art
6
Art 5 and 6 are sequential courses designed to allow the advanced
level art student an opportunity to continue their exploration and development
of skills begun in Art 1-4. This course is accelerated enabling highly motivated
students to engage in advanced level art production in a variety of 2D as well
ad 3D media.
Prerequisites: Art 1, 2, 3, 4
Note: It is strongly recommended that the students have a "B"
or better average in Art 1 and 2 to enroll in this course.
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Ceramics
1, Ceramics 2
Ceramics 1 and 2 are sequential advanced
level studio classes. Various methods of working with clay will be explored.
Prerequisites: Art 1, 2
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Ceramics 3
Ceramics 3 is an accelerated course which
allows interested students an opportunity to continue the development of skills
and techniques begun in Ceramics 1 and 2.
Prerequisites: Ceramics 1, 2
Note: It is strongly recommended that the students have a "B"
or better average in Art 1 and 2 to enroll in this course.
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Photography
1
Photography 1 gives the students a basic knowledge of how their
camera works. Students develop and print their own photographs and learn many
darkroom procedures and techniques.
Prerequisites: Art 1
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Photography
2
Photography 2 explores the imaginative use of the camera and the
darkroom Students will explore photographic special effects and will also produce
an extensive photo essay.
Prerequisites: Photography 1
Note: It is strongly recommended that the students have a "C"
average or better in Photography 1 to enroll in this course.
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