Public high school students in the State of Maryland need one fine arts credit (two semesters) for graduation. Any class below may be applied to this requirement. These courses are open to all students, although some courses may have prerequisites. Unless otherwise indicated, all are full-year (two-semester) courses, and students may not take semester 2 (B) without having taken the semester 1 (A) course.
Entry level courses -- grades 9-12: (These are pre-requisites for advanced study in the Fine Arts Strand of the Media Literacy Academy.)
Foundations of Art A & B -- (formerly known as Fundamentals of Art) – This is a one-semester course. Focus is on making two-dimensional art, looking at art from different times and cultures, studying Master Artists and exploring career options. A basic overview of processes and media in the visual arts.
Fall 2007 syllabus for
Mrs. Crowder,
Mr. Lee,
Mr. Verock.
Spring 2008 syllabus for
Mrs. Crowder,
Mr. Lee,
Mr. Verock.
Ceramics and Sculpture 1 A & B -- Study of the making of 3-dimensional sculpture and fine crafts in a variety of media with particular focus on clay.
Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 syllabus for
Mr. Verock.
Drawing & Design A & B (NOT AVAILABLE after June 2008) -- This is a one-semester course which introduces a variety of drawing and design techniques that explore the elements and principals of design. Students in this hands-on course create both 2-D and 3-D art.
Fall 2007 syllabus for
Mrs. Berry,
Mrs. Crowder.
Spring 2008 syllabus for
Mrs. Berry,
Mrs. Crowder.
Entry Level courses -- grades 10-12:
Digital Art 1 A & B - Focus on the use of the computer as an art medium for creating portraits, illustrations, commercial/advertising art, and animations. Students discuss ethical and safety issues in the use of computers.
Fall 2007 syllabus for
Mrs. Berry.
Spring 2008 syllabus for
Mrs. Berry.
Photography 1 A & B - Students learn how to use a camera, process film, and print black-and-white photographs. Several theme projects are assigned through which students demonstrate their sensitivity to subject matter, lighting, form, and composition. Fee.
Fall 2007 syllabus for
Mr. Lee,
Mr. Stallings.
Spring 2008 syllabus for
Mr. Lee,
Mr. Stallings.
Advanced Coursework in Visual Arts - grades 10-12:
Studio 1 A & B –Focus is on observational drawing and painting as well as other 2-D art forms such as printmaking and bookmaking. Students study master artists, art movements and contemporary art. Fee.
Fall 2007 syllabus for
Mrs. Berry.
Spring 2008 syllabus for
Mrs. Berry.
Ceramics and Sculpture 2 A & B -- Continued study in sculpture and fine craft with a focus on clay.
Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 syllabus for
Mr. Verock.
Advanced Coursework in Visual Arts -- grades 11-12:
Studio 2 A & B - Portfolio preparation with the option for drawing or two-dimensional AP portfolio submission (generally submitted in senior year). Fee.
Fall 2007 syllabus for
Mrs. Berry.
Spring 2008 syllabus for
Mrs. Berry.
Photography 2 A & B -- Two semesters of advanced camera and darkroom technique. Students continue studies in the history of photography, master photographers and technical developments. Fee.
Fall 2007 syllabus for
Mr. Stallings.
Spring 2008 syllabus for
Mr. Stallings.
Ceramics and Sculpture 3 A & B -- Two semesters of continued study in sculpture and fine crafts with a focus on clay.
Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 syllabus for
Mr. Verock.
Advanced Coursework in Visual Arts -- grade 12:
Studio 3 A & B -- Focus is on the medium and art form of student’s choice, using both assigned and self-selected subject matter. Students have the option for drawing or two-dimensional AP portfolio submission. Fee.
Fall 2007 syllabus for
Mrs. Berry.
Spring 2008 syllabus for
Mrs. Berry.
Photography 3 A & B - Advanced camera and darkroom techniques with focus on portfolio preparation. Fee.
Fall 2007 syllabus for
Mr. Stallings.
Spring 2008 syllabus for
Mr. Stallings.
Information on this page was updated Jan 25, 2008.
Linked syllabi for the Fall 2007 semester were collected from the teachers Aug 22 - 30, 2007.
Linked syllabi for the Spring 2008 semester were collected from the teachers Jan 16 - 25, 2008.
