Classes

Photo 1-2- This course overviews the basics of black and white photography. Students will learn to take pictures with 35 mm SLR camera, learn to develop their film and enlarge their pictures. This class statisfies a fine arts graduation requirement.

Art 1-2 - This course overview the basics of art. Different medias are used. Students will explore 2-dimensional and some 3-dimensional art works. This classes statisfies a fine arts graduation requirement.

Art 3-4 - This course extends to develop a more personal vision while continuing to explore more art theory. A greater emphasis in the human model and preparation for a beginning art portfolio. This class should be taken for preparation for AP Portfolio.

Advanced Art - 5-6, 7-8 -This course extends to develop a more personal vision while continuing to explore more art theory. A greater emphasis in the human model and preparation for an complete art portfolio. This class can be taken for preparation for AP Portfolio

Advanced Placement Art- This optional course is taken while creating a diverse portfolio that will be submitted for AP credit. This will count for college credit if passed with a grade of 3 or higher.

Art Career Path- New Fall 2003 - Division II Term One course include Art 3-4 or higher and US History for the Artist, Division II Term Three course will include Senior Seminar in Art (Art 5-6 or higher or AP Art) and Humanities for the Artist. This path is perfect for the student who loves making art. It is designed to develop a solid understanding of art and technique in student artists. For more info see the Art Career Path Handout.

All classes are California State Standards based. See Standards link.

Annually the art department submits to 3 art shows. As new department chair I hope to help my students get more exposure and deserving acknowledgement with these kinds of venues. I will try to help advertise these contests here in this site area.

Grossmont Union High School District Art Show - "An Art Odyssey" - usually in May located at Parkway Plaza Shopping Mall

Del Mar Fair - usually submitions in May, early June located at Del Mar Racetrack during June and July

Helix High Art Show - during May- in our school library

New Fall 2003 Helix Faculty Arts Show- during September -staff will show off their talents.

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