Art AR50 

Grades: 09 -12 College Prep: Yes Credit: 0.50 Duration: 1 semester Fee: $15.00 

This course may be the beginning of an art major or an exploratory course for any student at any grade level. It offers an opportunity to work with various media such as pencil, ink, charcoal, pastels, acrylics, and watercolors. Elements of design and art history are emphasized. This class qualifies as a fine art credit.

Drawing & Painting I AR60 

Grades: 09-12 College Prep: Yes Credit: 0.50 Duration: 1 semester Fee: $15.00

Drawing and Painting is designed to give the student more in-depth experience in a variety of paints including but not limited to acrylic, airbrush, oil, and watercolor, experience painting on different surfaces, drawing in pencil, and chalk or pastels. The students are expected to develop, maintain and experiment in the above areas with teacher guidance. Knowledge and effective use of the principles of design and more research and knowledge of artists in history is expected. This class qualifies as a fine art credit.

Sculpture Ceramics AR55 

Grades: 09-12 College Prep: Yes Credit: 0.50 Duration: 1 semester Fee: $15.00

This is an introductory studio class for students who wish to explore the art of ceramics. Emphasis will be placed on the design elements: line, shape, texture, form and color. Focus will be on hand building techniques: pinch, coil and slabs. Functional as well as sculptural applications will be explored. Glazing techniques will be introduced. There will also be an introduction to traditional and historical ceramic arts incorporated into the studio experiences.

Drawing & Painting I AR60 

Grades: 09-12 College Prep: Yes Credit: 0.50 Duration: 1 semester Fee: $15.00

Drawing and Painting is designed to give the student more in-depth experience in a variety of paints including but not limited to acrylic, airbrush, oil, and watercolor, experience painting on different surfaces, drawing in pencil, and chalk or pastels. The students are expected to develop, maintain and experiment in the above areas with teacher guidance. Knowledge and effective use of the principles of design and more research and knowledge of artists in history is expected. This class qualifies as a fine art credit.

Drawing & Painting II AR62

Grades: 10-12 College Prep: Yes Credit: 0.50 Duration: 1 semester Fee: $15.00

Drawing & Painting II is the second drawing and painting course at CHS this class will offer students a chance to further explore the world of art through various media associated with drawing and painting, while learning how to better understand the world around them through art.  Prerequisites: Art and Drawing Painting I.

Drawing & Painting III AR63

Grades: 10-12 College Prep: Yes Credit: 0.50 Duration: 1 semester Fee: $15.00

This class will offer students a chance to further explore the world of art through various media associated with drawing and painting, while learning how to better understand the world around them through art. The curriculum will center on drawing and painting and how to compose a piece of art by using the elements of art and principles of design. Prerequisites: Art, Drawing and Painting I & II.

Drawing & Painting IV AR64

Grades: 11-12 College Prep: Yes Credit: .50 Duration: 1 semester Fee: $15.00

This course is designed for students who have a post-secondary interest in Art. Students will be expected to guide their talents and interests into any 2 dimensional medium and create a portfolio of work throughout the semester. Class for Juniors and Seniors only.

Drawing & Painting V AR66

Grades: 11-12 College Prep: Credit: .50 Duration: 1 semester Fee: $15.00

This course is designed for students who have a post-secondary interest in Art. Students will be expected to guide their talents and interests into any 2 dimensional medium and create a portfolio of work throughout the semester. Class is for Juniors and Seniors only.

Sculpture Ceramics AR55 

Grades: 09-12 College Prep: Yes Credit: 0.50 Duration: 1 semester Fee: $15.00

This is an introductory studio class for students who wish to explore the art of ceramics. Emphasis will be placed on the design elements: line, shape, texture, form and color. Focus will be on hand building techniques: pinch, coil and slabs. Functional as well as sculptural applications will be explored. Glazing techniques will be introduced. There will also be an introduction to traditional and historical ceramic arts incorporated into the studio experiences.

Advanced Ceramics AR55Q

Grades: 09-12 College Prep: Yes Credit: 0.50 Duration: 1 semester Fee: $15.00

Advanced Ceramics is a class designed for students to expand their basic knowledge and skills in hand building. Students will also be introduced to wheel throwing techniques. More emphasis will be placed on the craftsmanship and quality of the finished product. Students will propose projects of their own design as well as teacher-designed projects. Prerequisite: Introduction to Ceramics

Advanced Sculptures & Ceramics III AR56

Grades: 10-12 College Prep: Yes Credit: 0.50 Duration: 1 semester Fee: $15.00

This Advanced Ceramics class is for students who demonstrate a serious commitment to excellence and personal growth of their artwork. This course is geared to the student who is motivated to undertake very ambitious work in clay and further their understanding of ceramic art as a means of artistic expression and possible pursuit of study in college or further profession.  Students will choose and prepare artwork for many exhibits. Prerequisite: Ceramics and Sculpture I & II.

Advanced Ceramics and Sculpture IV AR57

Grades: 10-12 College Prep: Yes Credit: 0.50 Duration: 1 semester Fee: $15.00

These Advanced ceramics is a studio course for students to further the study and design concept, form and function of the finished work. Students are encouraged to explore glazing and decoration techniques in depth. Students will continue to explore the media and develop a personal voice. Advanced ceramics students must be self-motivated and quality conscientious individuals. This class is for students who possibly want to pursue the study of Ceramics in college or a further profession Students will choose and prepare artwork for many exhibits. Prerequisite: Ceramics and Sculpture I, II & III.

Advanced Ceramics and Sculpture V AR58

Grades: 11-12 College Prep: Yes Credit: 0.50 Duration: 1 semester Fee: $15.00

These Advanced ceramics is a studio course for students to further the study and design concept, form and function of the finished work. Students are encouraged to explore glazing and decoration techniques in depth. Students will continue to explore the media and develop a personal voice. Advanced ceramics students must be self-motivated and quality conscientious individuals. This class is for students who possibly want to pursue the study of Ceramics in college or a further profession Students will choose and prepare artwork for many exhibits. Prerequisite: Ceramics and Sculpture I, II, III & IV.

 

Advanced Ceramics and Sculpture VI AR59

Grades: 11-12 College Prep: Yes Credit: 0.50 Duration: 1 semester Fee: $15.00

These Advanced ceramics is a studio course for students to further the study and design concept, form and function of the finished work. Students are encouraged to explore glazing and decoration techniques in depth. Students will continue to explore the media and develop a personal voice. Advanced ceramics students must be self-motivated and quality conscientious individuals. This class is for students who possibly want to pursue the study of Ceramics in college or a further profession Students will choose and prepare artwork for many exhibits. Prerequisite: Ceramics and Sculpture I, II, III, IV & V.

Advanced Art Studio AR67 

Grades: 12 College Prep: Yes Credit: 0.50 Duration: 1 semester Fee: $15.00

Advanced Art Studio is the capstone of the art program here at Coconino High School.  All students enrolled in this course are required to have completed Introduction to Art and Drawing and Painting 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.  This course is designed for students who have a post-secondary interest in Art.  With six semesters of high school art already completed, students will be expected to guide their talents and interests into any two-dimensional medium and create a portfolio of work throughout the semester.  Students will be expected to focus in on a specific area and to demonstrate relative mastery within that medium.  A working knowledge of all of the elements and principles of design is expected.  Students will develop their skills and hone their technical abilities during this course. Prerequisite: Intro to Art, Drawing & Painting 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5.

IB Art 11 & 12 Standard Level (SL) IBAR101 & IBAR102

Grades: 11 & 12 College Prep: Yes Credit: 1.0/year Duration:  2 Years Fee: $30/Yr

The IB Diploma Programme visual arts course encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. It is a thought-provoking course in which students develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students are expected to engage in, experiment with and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media. The course is designed for students who want to go on to further study of visual arts in higher education as well as for those who are seeking lifelong enrichment through visual arts. The role of visual arts teachers should be to actively and carefully organize learning experiences for the students, directing their study to enable them to reach their potential and satisfy the demands of the course. Students should be empowered to become autonomous, informed and skilled visual artists.