Nixa High School Course Description Book 2024-2025 (3) - Flipbook - Page 14
ART APPRECIATION VIRTUAL - 205V
1 Year = 1 Credit
VC
Grade Level: 9-12
This online course is an introduction to the visual arts and will cover basic concepts,
terminology, historical connections, and styles used throughout history. This course
provides students with opportunities to gain an understanding of the fundamental
concepts of art and become familiar with prominent artists, their stylistic characteristics,
and the significance of their works of art in the context of the times in which they lived
and worked. Students will be exposed to several historical western and non-western
cultural styles of art in a variety of media, including architecture. Students do not need
any prior art experience to succeed in this class, and there are no prerequisites for
enrollment.
*This course does NOT fulfill any requirements for any classes beyond Art Foundations.
ART FOUNDATIONS - 210
1 Year = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9-12
This class introduces the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design while producing
two and three-dimensional works of art. Areas of study include drawing, painting,
printmaking, clay, sculpture, etc. This course is a pre-requisite for all other studio art
classes and fulfills the Fine Art graduation requirement. Students may fulfill the Art
Foundations prerequisite for advanced art courses with two years of junior high art and
permission from the current NJH art teacher.
AP/DC DRAWING - 220A (Repeatable)
PR DC AP
1 Year = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10-12
Fee: $30
Optional College Est. Fee: $210
This course is designed to develop basic skills in making art, criticism of art, and analysis
of art forms. Emphasis will be placed on techniques used in drawing, such as spatial
relationships, negative space, value, and color theory. Students will be introduced to a
variety of drawing media, techniques, and subject matters. The student will draw from
observation as well as manipulation and creativity.
When Repeating:
Students will move on to the next level of Drawing (Drawing II, then Drawing III).
Curriculum and projects are completely different using a higher level of technique and
thinking.
Dual Credit: Senior students may enroll for dual credit through Missouri State
University for college credit.
Prerequisites:
