Art
Art 1 (Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12)
Year or Semester Course
Fulfills “F” of UC/CSU A-G admission requirements
A general survey course covering work in principles and elements of design in a variety of art media. Reading and writing are a required part of the course.
Art 2 (Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12)
Year or Semester Course
Fulfills “F” of UC/CSU A-G admission requirements
A continuation of Art 1. A general survey course covering work in principles and elements of design in a variety of art media. Reading and writing are a required part of the course.
Art 3 (Grades 10, 11, and 12)
Year Course
Fulfills “F” of UC/CSU A-G admission requirements
Prerequisite: “C” in Art 1 and Art 2
Advanced study of painting and drawing with an emphasis on individual creative projects. Reading and writing are a required part of the course.
Art 4 (Grade 12)
Year Course
Fulfills “F” of UC/CSU A-G admission requirements
Prerequisite: “C” in Advanced Art 1, 2, 3 or teacher recommendation
A continuing exploration of creative and individual artwork. The student may specialize in a particular area of interest. Reading and writing are a required part of the course.
Advanced Art 5 (Grade 12)
Year Course
Fulfills SSFUSD graduation requirement only
Prerequisite: “C” in Advanced Art 1, 2, 3, 4 or teacher recommendation
A continuing exploration of creative and individual artwork. The student may specialize in a particular area of interest. Reading and writing are a required part of the course.
Ceramics 1 (Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12)
Semester Course
Fulfills “F” of UC/CSU A-G admission requirements
An introductory course in ceramics. Students have an opportunity to explore a variety of ceramic techniques such as clay carving, pinch, slab, teacher recommendation and sculpture techniques. Basic glazing techniques and firing procedures are introduced. Reading and writing are a required part of the course.
Ceramics 2 (Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12)
Semester Course
Fulfills “F” of UC/CSU A-G admission requirements
A continuation of Ceramics 1. Students have an opportunity to explore a variety of ceramic techniques such as clay carving, pinch, slab, and sculpture techniques. Basic glazing techniques and firing procedures are introduced. Reading and writing are a required part of the course. Successful completion of the course meets the district's fine arts requirements.
Ceramics 3 (Grades 10, 11, and 12)
Year Course
Fulfills “F” of UC/CSU A-G admission requirements
Prerequisite: “C” in Ceramics 1 and Ceramics 2 or teacher recommendation
An advanced course in the study of ceramics with the introduction of additional creative techniques. Emphasis is placed on the individual creative process and upon sculptural forms. Reading and writing are a required part of the course.
Ceramics 4 (Grade 12)
Year Course
Fulfills SSFUSD graduation requirement only
Prerequisite: “C” in Ceramics 1, 2, and 3 or teacher recommendation
A continuing exploration of creative and individual ceramic work. The student may specialize in a particular area of interest. Reading and writing are a required part of the course.
