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ART
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Art courses provide students with numerous career opportunities and/or the opportunity to become more well-rounded people. Career artists, along with those who train in the arts for their own enjoyment, help set standards of taste for our culture, and shape the look and design of the world. Art courses are a part of the broad educational experience which prepares people for successful careers and enriched lives. All students can gain from art education.
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COURSES REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION FROM THIS DEPARTMENT: None
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INVESTIGATING ART - No. 608
1/2 Credit Elective - Grades 10, 11, 12
This course offers introductory experiences to the many art courses offered at LHS. Students may explore ideas in clay, tie dye, drawing, or stained glass. Students are assisted in developing their creativity and technical skills in many areas of visual arts. Art supply cost is $5.00 - $10.00.
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INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURE, JEWELRY AND CLAY - No. 620
1 Credit Elective - Grades 10, 11, 12
This is the first course which gives you the opportunity to explore ideas in sculpture, jewelry, glass, and ceramics. Sculpture materials may include wood, stone, plaster, paper, metal, or fibers. Jewelry techniques include fabrication and casting, and the setting of gems. Glass techniques include stained glass, mosaic, and simple fused glass pieces. Art supply cost is $5.00 - $15.00 and a $4.00 lab fee.
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ADVANCED SCULPTURE, JEWELRY AND CLAY
-No. 623
2 Credit Elective - Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite - Introduction To Painting, Drawing and Printmaking/ Introduction To Sculpture, Jewelry and Clay/Exploring Fibers/ Weaving, Fabric Dying and Printing, or Advanced Fibers with a grade of C or better.
This is a daily two-hour opportunity for any junior or senior who wants to develop definite skills and knowledge in the visual arts. Emphasis is on self expression, creativity, design, and craftsmanship in sculpture, clay, glass, and jewelry. The art instructor may select one work from each student for permanent display in Lincoln High School. Each student will be expected to participate in a student art show at the end of the year. Art supply cost is $5.00 - $15.00.
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INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING, PAINTING AND PRINTMAKING - No. 610
1 Credit Elective - Grades 10, 11, 12
This course gives you the opportunity to explore ideas in painting, drawing and printing. The student will have the opportunity to develop his/her ability to draw from the real world, invent fantasy art, and will also learn the basic elements of design. Techniques will be offered in graphite pencil, colored pencil, ink, watercolor, acrylic, embossment, and linoleum cut. Art supply cost is $7.00 - $10.00 and a lab fee pf $5.00.
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ADVANCED DRAWING, PAINTING AND PRINTMAKING - No. 613
2 Credit Elective - Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite - Introduction To Drawing, Painting and Printmaking/ Introduction To Sculpture, Jewelry and Clay/Exploring Fibers/ Weaving, Fabric Dying, and Printing/ Advanced Fibers or Digital Imaging with a grade of C.
This is a daily two-hour opportunity for any junior or senior who wants to develop their skills and knowledge in the visual arts. Emphasis is on individual involvement through ideas, self expression, creativity, and design for concentrated work in painting, drawing or printmaking. Students will also learn the basic principles of design. The art instructor may select one work from each student for permanent display in Lincoln High School. Each student will be expected to participate in a student art show at the end of the year. Art supply cost is $7.00 - $15.00 with a lab fee of $10.00.
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VIDEO ARTS - No. 636
1/2 Credit Elective - Grades 10, 11, 12
This class will explore both personal and professional video skills. The class will emphasize the use of video to create productions that have application in the classroom, at home and on the job. Students will develop self-expression, creativity, organization, directing and script writing skills. The class begins with the basics and quickly advances to lighting effects, audio, and use of a computer for editing, and graphics. A lab fee of $1.00 is charged.
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COMPUTER GRAPHICS - No. 639
1/2 Credit Elective - Grades 10, 11, 12
The emphasis of this course is on commercial art, design, and problem solving skills. This course explores the preparation and execution of advertising art, artwork for publications, logo design and the internet. Students will learn how to develop ideas quickly, efficiently, and with greater creativity. Computer applications in graphic design are explored using Macromedia FreeHand, Adobe PhotoShop, and DreamWeaver. Previous experience in these software titles is NOT required. Students interested in marketing, the printing industry, public relations, journalism, advertising, or free-lance art are encouraged to take this course. Art supply cost is $2.00. A thumb or flash drive is recommended.
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DIGITAL IMAGING - No. 628
1/2 Credit Elective - Grades 10, 11, 12
This course will concentrate on intensive training in PhotoShop, the leading image editing software in the world. Students will work with digital cameras, slides, and color print film from traditional 35 mm or APS camera systems to create original, sophisticated and creative images entirely on the computer. Basic design and photographic skills will also be taught. Students in visual arts, desktop publishing, graphic design, marketing or computer applications courses are ideal candidates for this exciting course! A digital camera is strongly recommended, but students may also use regular cameras of any type. Lab fee is $5.00. A thumb or flash drive is recommended.
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EXPLORING FIBERS - No. 603
1/2 Credit Elective - Grades 10, 11, 12
This course introduces students to many forms of fiber arts and crafts including tie dye, weaving, silk painting, basketry, batik, softsculpture, and silkscreen. The class is based on the elements and principles of design with an emphasis on color theory. Students will also develop problem solving and creative thinking skills. Art supply cost and lab fee is $5.00 to $15.00.
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Advanced FIBERS - No. 605
1 Credit Elective - Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite - Fibers 603 or 604 with grade of C or better, or instructor’s permission.
This is a full year class based on the creative use of fibers. Emphasis is on individual problem solving through ideas, self-expression, creativity and design for concentrated work in fibers. Projects may include a combination of fiber with other media such as clay, metal or wood. Students will work in a manner that shows their unique and creative self-expression. Each student will be expected to exhibit a piece in the student art show at the end of the year. Art supply cost and lab fee is $10.00 to $30.00.
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INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY - No. 630
1/2 Credit Elective - Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite - Photography is open to all students who possess a camera. (35mm - No disk or polaroid cameras.)
The focus of this class is on the technical process of producing a black and white photograph. This includes use of 35mm cameras, development of black and white film, and the printing of quality photographs. Students also are given the opportunity to explore the computer manipulation of their photographs using Adobe PhotoShop.
Students are expected to provide five rolls of film, chemical safety glasses, and one package of paper. Art supply cost, lab fee, and field trip cost is $45.00.
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ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY - No. 632
1 Credit Elective - Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite - Introduction to Photography with a grade of C or better, and a 35mm camera, or a 2-1/4 x 2-1/4 with adjustable lens openings and shutter speeds. Single lens reflex cameras are preferred.
The emphasis of this class is on problem solving. The projects express those ideas in black and white photographs, computer images as well as digital photography. Portraiture, documentary, fine art, commercial, and manipulated darkroom photography are some of the topics that are covered in this class. Two field trips are scheduled in fall and spring to locations in Madison and Oshkosh.
Requirements: Students are expected to provide: (a) one film and package of paper per semester, (b) one print for inclusion in the permanent collection, (c) participation in spring art show, (d) students must provide or purchase chemical safety glasses. Art supply cost, lab fee, and field trip cost is approximately $75.00 for the year.
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PHOTOGRAPHIC INDEPENDENT STUDY
No. 635
1 Credit Elective - Grade 12
Prerequisite - Introduction to Photography, Advanced Photography with a grade of C or better, and interview with
instructor. A 35mm, 2-1/4 x 2-1/4, or digital camera.
The emphasis of this class is on individual problem solving. The projects involve significant ideas and the technical means to express these ideas in a black and white photograph. The student will be scheduled for class one hour each day with the instructor.
Requirements: Same as Advanced Photography.
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FIBERS, WEAVING, FABRIC DYING AND PRINTING - No. 604
1 Credit Elective - Grades 10, 11, 12
This course explores fibers processes such as beading, felting, collage, bookmaking, papermaking, macrame, jewelry and fabric painting. The class will develop the elements and principles of design with more emphasis on composition and problem solving. Art supply cost and lab fee is $10.00 to $30.00.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSE
AP ART HISTORY - NO. 625
1 Credit Elective - Grades 11, 12
AP Art History is designed to provide the same benefits to secondary school students as those provided by an introductory college course in art history: an understanding and enjoyment of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within historical and cultural contexts. Students will be challenged to look at works of art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to articulate what they see or experience. No prior exposure to art history is required. However, students who have done well in other courses in the humanities, such as history and literature, or in any of the studio arts are especially encouraged to enroll. This course is intended for students who plan to take the College Board AP Art History Exam in May.
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