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Fine Arts Courses
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Art Appreciation (Text)
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| TFA101 |
10 credits - 36 weeks
(two semesters) |
College Prep
UC Approved for Visual and Performing Arts
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| In this course, students learn some of the basic principles and genres of art. Studio Projects provides hands-on experience in creating art of one's own, while the Art Journal lessons allow students to reflect on and respond to art in all its forms. Students learn to appreciate art by developing critical and technical knowledge of various forms and eras. |
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Art History - Ancient to Modern (Online)
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| OFA201 |
5 credits - 18 weeks
(one semester) |
College Prep
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First semester begins with a general discussion of art and the place of art in the development of human civilization. It introduces man’s earliest reflective art form - cave paintings – and moves forward in time to the art of early civilizations of the Middle East. The course then moves into an exploration of Roman and Greek art. Students then explore the art of India, China, and Japan. From there we jump across the Pacific Ocean to America to investigate the art of Early American civilizations and societies. Then we travel across the Atlantic Ocean to learn about African Art. The final leg of the journey takes us to the Middle East and Europe to explore Islamic art and Early Christian influenced art: Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic.
Second semester of Art History begins with a study of the Renaissance period in European art, one of the most fertile and creative artistic times in human history. Students study works by the masters of the time: Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and others. The course follows European art through the rich Baroque and Rococo periods, comparing the styles from different countries. Moving closer to modern historical eras, students learn about how Romanticism impacted art as well as the development of Impressionism. Late 19th and early 20th century developments, from Surrealism to cubism are explored. Finally, Modern art, including art of the United States and Mexico is explored. Students are inspired to create a few simple art projects based on the styles and movements they have studied. Web resources from the greatest museums in the world are accessed including the Guggenheim, the Met, and the Louvre. |
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Introduction to Photoshop (Online)
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| OFA301 |
5 credits - 18 weeks
(one semester) |
College Prep
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| Introduction to Photoshop is a course in which students explore the basic techniques of Photoshop combined with the elements of art and the principles of design. Students receive an overview of the world of digital art while completing numerous creative, hands-on projects. Required materials: Adobe Photoshop program CS2 or higher (Photoshop Elements NOT acceptable for this course). |
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