BPS High School Course Catalog 24-25 - Flipbook - Page 17
60042 Advanced Ceramics
Students will continue their work in Ceramics, with the choice of Hand building or the Potter’s wheel, as
they build their skills and concepts in the medium of clay. Projects will grow in complexity and level of
difficulty with an emphasis on advanced craftsmanship. Students will be encouraged to develop pieces
that show voice and originality.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite Courses: Ceramics
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course may be repeated for credit
60052 Drawing
Drawing students work with a variety of media and complete assignments that build skills in
observational and exploratory drawing. The fundamentals of design, composition, color, and value are
explored in depth. Students are given demonstrations in a variety of techniques which increase
competency with a wide range of drawing materials. Individual expression, and experimentation is
highly encouraged with added emphasis on development of artist’s style and voice. Students may
repeat this course for credit and will have more advanced assignments.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite Courses: None
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course may be repeated for credit
60122 Painting
Students will learn how to paint in various media including tempera, watercolor, acrylic, and beyond.
This course will teach basic techniques, such as shading, blending, layering, and enlarging while
working on a range of different supports. Demonstrations are given in paint mixing and application as
well as proper brush use for desired appearance and paint type. This course may be repeated for credit.
Credit: 25
Prerequisite Courses: None
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course may be repeated for credit
60132 Photography
Photography offers students the knowledge of camera types, exposure, and composition. Students learn
how to take photographs, develop film in the darkroom and make enlargements, techniques needed
to develop black and white film as well as basic Photoshop skills. This course has digital DSLR and some
SLR cameras for the students to use.
Credit: .25
Prerequisite Courses: None
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course may be repeated for credit
60142BL Advanced Photography
Advanced photography is a class where students increase their skills in the darkroom and/or digital.
Students are encouraged to develop advanced emphasis and creative thinking with an emphasis on
composition and studio lighting. This class will allow students to learn more about photography through
the use of traditional and experimental darkroom/digital experience. Students will complete a series
of projects that will include a variety of studio techniques and manipulations. The culmination of their
work is through the form of a sketchbook. This class can be repeated multiple times for credit.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite Courses: Photography
Grades taught: 10, 11, 12
This course may be repeated for credit
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