CONTEMPORARY MATERIALS I

GRADES 9-12 SEMESTER - ½ UNIT

A challenging and creative course for the student who desires a hands-on experience in art, Contemporary Materials will be enriching to fine arts majors as well as those seeking to enhance their high school year by learning new skills through creative experiences. The course will acquaint the student with a variety of art experiences, which may include jewelry/metals, fiber arts, functional art, clay, or printmaking. The course will explore traditional approaches in each area studied, as well as the contemporary attitudes that are setting new trends in the art world today. Students wishing to take more than one semester of Con-temporary Materials may register for Contemporary Materials II.

CONTEMPORARY MATERIALS II PREREQUISITE: CONTEMPORARY MATERIALS I

GRADES 9-12 SEMESTER - ½ UNIT The course continues to hone the skills introduced in Contemporary Materials I. Students taking this course will have the opportunity to pursue a concentrated exploration of a particular area of interest.