Huntington High School strives to provide an expansive array of Art course offerings. High Schoolstudents have the opportunity to take advanced studies in the fine arts of drawing and painting, ceramics and sculpture, and fashion design, as well as technology based programs such as computer graphics, advertising and design, media art, video, photography and animation.

Our faculty members are all professional artists with specific areas of specialization. Skills learned in the visual arts courses are applicable to hundreds of careers in our highly visual world. High School seniors may also participate in career internships in all areas of the visual arts. Huntington students’ art work is frequently displayed and honored in many local exhibits and competitions.

To fulfill the graduation requirement of one credit in Art, students may take Creative Crafts, Media Art, or Studio in Art.

STUDIO IN ART - Course #611

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Recommended for students interested in fine arts.

Prerequisite: None.

Studio in Art is a course in the fundamentals of the fine arts which will allow you to experience a whole world of creative self expression. A student taking Studio in Art will learn about and experiment with the basic design elements such as line, shape, color, texture, and value. Students develop or sharpen their art skills while handling such media as watercolor and acrylic paint, pencil, India ink, block print ink, charcoal, pastel, and ceramics. This course satisfies the one credit in Art required for graduation.

CREATIVE CRAFTS - Course #618

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Recommended for students interested in developing their creative potential through crafts.

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to introduce students to materials and techniques used in traditional and contemporary crafts. Ceramics, textile art, jewelry, basketry, glasswork and woodwork are just some of the exciting projects included in the program. Students will gain an appreciation for the cultural roots of hand crafted objects as well as career opportunities and marketing outlets. Everyone can succeed in making beautiful art while expressing your creativity! This course satisfies the one credit in Art required for graduation.

MEDIA ART - Course #620

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Recommended for students interested in a course of study in the digital arts such as computer graphics, photography, cartooning and animation.

Prerequisite: None

Media Arts is an exciting course that combines computer graphics, animation and Internet media. You will have an opportunity to work directly with computer art presentation software, desktop publishing, animation, the Internet and software to design Websites. Art projects will be developed using the technology resources available in our graphics computer lab. This course satisfies the one credit in Art required for graduation.

COMPUTER GRAPHICS - Course #630

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None for grades 10-12. Ninth grade students must have taken Studio in Art in grade 8, or be simultaneously registered for an Art or Music course that fulfills this graduation requirement.

This course is an introduction to the creative use of computer graphics through various design software. The elements and principles of design are examined through graphics programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. The impact of digital technology on art is explored.

ADVANCED COMPUTER GRAPHICS - Course #613

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Computer Graphics

An advanced level computer based art course exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of contemporary graphic design, advertising, imaging and illustration. The emphasis will be on rendering, design and composition. Student projects will be self-proposed and guided. Students will be shown experimental techniques in outputting their artwork. There will be a focus on current artists using digital technology to create their art. Student work will be compiled into a portfolio for their own use. Students will be exposed to a variety of careers that center on computer–generated art.

PRE-AP STUDIO ART: DRAWING - Course #627

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Drawing & Painting. No AP weighting for this course.

This course is offered to 10th & 11th graders who are interested in taking the Advanced Placement Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio Course/Exam or 12th graders who are interested in creating a drawing and painting portfolio for college admittance. In this course, students will create a portfolio of 12 pieces of art that explores various drawing and painting techniques and methods that will be used for the Breadth and Quality sections of the AP Studio Art Exam. In the Breadth section, students are asked to demonstrate a serious grounding in visual principles and material techniques. The Quality section permits students to select the works that best exhibit a synthesis of form, technique, and content. The course emphasizes the individual studio experience and the application of both concept and technique to empower artistic direction. With successful completion of this course, students will gain admittance into the AP Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio course.

Guidelines for Placement in AP Studio Art: Drawing and 2-D Design

AP Studio Art is a two-year course for highly dedicated art students. Students interested in taking the AP Studio Art I/II sequence must begin by taking Studio in Art followed by Drawing and Painting I and, if possible, Drawing and Painting II. Although some students may be able to enroll in the class during their sophomore year, it is highly recommended to take AP Studio Art I/II during a student’s junior and senior years.

Any student who does not meet these requirements can gain admittance into the class only by approval of the Director of Fine and Performing Arts.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) STUDIO ART: DRAWING - Course #629

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grade: 12, Grade 11 students must have department approval.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Pre-AP Studio Art: Drawing, a portfolio of 12 pieces of art and department approval. AP weighted course.

The AP Studio Art: Drawing course is designed for highly motivated students who are seriously interested in experiencing a college-level Drawing/Painting course. The course demands time, diligence, and focus. For the AP Studio Art: Drawing exam, students submit a portfolio that is comprised of three sections: (1) Quality, (2) Concentration, and (3) Breadth. The AP Studio Art: Drawing course focuses on the completion of the Concentration section of the AP Studio Art exam. In the Concentration section of the exam, students must demonstrate a depth of investigation and process of discovery through a body of 12 pieces of art that share a single theme. In early May, students will submit a portfolio of 24 slides and 5 actual art pieces for evaluation to the College Board.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) STUDIO ART: 2-D DESIGN - Course #628

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grade: 12, Grade 11 students must have department approval.

Prerequisites: Advanced Computer Graphics or Advanced Photography, a portfolio of 12 pieces of art and department approval. AP weighted course.

The AP Studio Art: Design Portfolio course is designed for highly motivated students who are seriously interested in experiencing a college-level 2-D design/Graphics or Photography course. The course demands time, diligence, and focus. For the AP Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio Exam, students submit a portfolio that is comprised of three sections: (1) Quality, (2) Concentration, and (3) Breadth. AP Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio course focuses on the completion of the Concentration section of the AP Studio Art Exam. In the Concentration section of the exam, students must demonstrate a depth of investigation and process of discovery through a body of 12 pieces of art that share a single theme. In early May, students will submit a portfolio of 24 slides and 5 actual art pieces for evaluation to the College Board.Note: It is strongly recommended that students take “Drawing & Painting I” prior to this course.

CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE I - Course #615

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Recommended for students interested in a studio elective. This course is applicable for Advanced Placement application.

Prerequisite: None for grades 10-12. Ninth grade students must have taken Studio in Art in grade 8, or be simultaneously registered for an Art or Music course that fulfills this graduation requirement.

This course is designed for students who want to learn to create three dimensional work that is both beautiful and lasting. You will get a basic introduction to hand-building clay techniques as well as the use of the potter’s wheel. Glazing and other fine finishing techniques will help embellish your work. In this course you’ll learn various sculpting techniques using wood, wax, stone, plaster, clay, metal and mixed media.

CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE II - Course #616

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12

Recommended for students interested in an advanced studio elective as well as for Advanced Placement application.

Prerequisite: Ceramics and Sculpture I

Emphasis on individual growth and development of learned techniques as it applies to modeling, carving, wheel work, glazing, casting and construction methods.

CERAMICS AND SCULPTURE III - Course #617

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grades: 11, 12 Recommended for students interested in specializing in an advanced studio elective as well as for Advanced Placement application.

Prerequisites: Ceramics and Sculpture I & II

In this course, you’ll be working on major pieces of art while developing your own individual style in your favorite 3-dimensional medium. You’ll learn advance working techniques geared to your individual level of skill and take pride in the work you create.

DRAWING AND PAINTING I - Course #621

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Recommended for students with an interest in digital media and fine arts.

Prerequisite: Studio in Art

This course is for those art students who want to develop their techniques and skills in seeing and drawing accurately in all two dimensional media such as charcoal, pastel, pen and ink, pencil and paint. You will study life drawing with an emphasis on understanding the human structure.

DRAWING AND PAINTING II - Course #622

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12

Recommended for students with an interest in digital media and fine arts.

Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting I

This course is a continued study of many techniques and a variety of subject matter and media. Emphasis will be placed on creativity and individual growth as well as on figure drawing with a freer approach to interpretation and composition.

INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY - Course #632

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Photography is an exciting course where students learn all about black and white photography. If you choose this course, get ready to learn a skill which will last you the rest of your life and bring you enormous pleasure and self satisfaction. You will learn how to shoot and create well-balanced, wellcomposed photographs. You will learn about photographic equipment, develop your own black and white negatives and prints, and analyze your own work as well as the work of others. During the second semester, more time is spent in the darkroom. As your skills develop, you will have the opportunity to make larger prints, to use contrast filters, and to refine your printing techniques. You will learn about portraiture, photojournalism, and produce portfolio-level matted prints.

ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY - Course #633

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grades: 11, 12

At this level, it is suggested that students have their own manual 35mm single lens reflex camera.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Photography

In this course you will expand knowledge gained from Introduction to Photography. The emphasis will be on producing prints of exhibition quality, based upon self-motivated film assignments and studentcentered creative interpretation. There will be an in-depth study of significant photographers and a research paper. During the 2nd semester you will continue to establish your unique personal style. An introduction to digitized images using Adobe Photoshop will enable you to use computer-generated images.

CREATIVE VIDEO I - Course #634

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Recommended for interested students.

Prerequisites: None for grades 10-12. Ninth grade students must have taken Studio in Art in grade 8, or be simultaneously registered for an Art or Music course that fulfills this graduation requirement.

Lights, Camera, Action! This class will teach you everything you need to know to make your own amazing videos, from filming to editing using Adobe Premiere. Students will be working individually and in small groups to complete a variety of projects including music videos, commercials and documentaries. All filming can be completed during class time if needed. Students will also have the opportunity to go on a field trip to explore the history of movie making.

CREATIVE VIDEO II - Course #635

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Creative Video I

Let your creativity explode with the use of digital compositing and special effects using Adobe After Effects. As students work individually to create a variety of projects from Public Service Announcements to Reality TV Shows, we will be submitting to competitions and festivals to vie for recognition and reward. Compete in the national 10-Day Film Challenge and have your films shown on the big screen at the annual HHS Film Festival.

ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION III - Course #636

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Prerequisites: Creative Video II

Advanced Video is a more in-depth examination of the video making process. The class is geared towards students who are serious about honing their artistic vision through the moving image media. Students will continue to develop their skills in video art-making, and find venues for their projects through festivals, on-line exhibition, and site specific installation. In addition, they will choose a videographer/ filmmaker to study and create a presentation using their video-making skills. Finally, this class will give students access to basic filmmaking materials and techniques. Through an exploration of film, students will understand the various differences and similarities between the moving images.

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT - Course #639

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Offered to grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Intention for post-graduate study in Art and department permission.

This is an exciting course that allows students to develop a professional portfolio of their art work. The Portfolio course is designed for students who demonstrate mastery in two or more artistic mediums and are able to exhibit a comprehensive knowledge in the program of their interest (digital arts, photography, video, fashion, etc.). This includes, but is not limited to, techniques, concepts and artistic social awareness. Portfolio is designed to demonstrate continuing refinement of basic skills while exploring new mediums, ideas and interpretations. College and career paths in art will be a component of Portfolio.

FASHION DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION I - Course #624

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

This is an introductory level course that introduces students to the world of fashion. Students will study the history of fashion, learn about textiles and garment construction, and create fashion illustrations. Students will design and create a handbag and make a garment from a pattern, learning hand sewing techniques and how to operate a sewing machine. All fashion students will present their work in the school’s annual fashion show in May.

FASHION DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION II - Course #625

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Prerequisite: Studio in Fashion Design & Illustration I

This course will expand and develop the knowledge and skills gained from Fashion Design & Illustration I. Students will continue to study fashion history and learn about fashion designers from various time periods. Students will create highly detailed fashion illustrations, and use their skills to design and create several fashion garments. There will be a presentation of their work at the annual fashion show in May.

FASHION DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION III - Course #626

(1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly

Prerequisite: Studio in Fashion Design & Illustration II

This course introduces students to career paths in the fashion industry, while expanding on the knowledge and skills gained from Fashion Design and Illustration II. Students will continue to study fashion history and design concepts, applying previous studies to real world applications. Students will combine creativity with marketability, assembling a portfolio of fashion illustrations and sewn garments that will be presented at the annual fashion show in May.

The major goal of the Art Department is to encourage individual and critical investigation of media and appropriate processes leading to refinement of skills and creative problem solving of the highest quality.

Our Art 7 and 8 courses are designed to provide all students, including the serious-minded young artist, with opportunities to explore individual interests in a non-competitive studio setting.

ART 7 (20 Weeks)

This one semester course is required of all seventh grade students. Students explore a variety of media and develop basic skills and techniques that relate to two and three-dimensional forms of artistic expression. Units of study in the course include drawing, painting, sculpture, construction, printmaking, ceramics, crafts, and computer graphics. The emphasis of this course and all of our art courses is on a hands-on experience.

ART 8 (10 Weeks)

This one-quarter course builds and refines skills and techniques learned in our Art 7 course preparing students for their high school art experience. The course is required of all eighth grade students who do not take Studio Art in eighth grade.

STUDIO ART (40 Weeks)

This full year course is designed for the serious-minded art student. The course embodies a variety of two and three-dimensional projects that are designed to refine the student’s skill, technique and knowledge as they relate to the principles and practices of design, drawing, lettering, painting, drafting, printmaking, sculpture, and computer graphics. The selection process for this accelerated program will include teacher recommendation, grade point qualification in Art 7, student portfolio, essay, and interview. Parents of students qualifying by grade point average will receive application information by mail. The grade earned in Studio Art will be entered on the student’s high school transcript and computed in the high school Grade Point Average. Students who do not wish to have the grade entered in this way must drop the course before the midpoint of the course.