"How important are the visual arts in our society? I feel strongly that the visual arts are of vast and incalculable importance. Of course I could be prejudiced. I am a visual art." -Kermit The Frog
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Studio Art
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Studio 1A & B: Students continue the study of the elements of art and principles of design with a variety of challenging projects. Students will build their observational and technical skills through the exploration of an array of media including graphite, inks, printmaking, colored pencils, charcoal, collages, acrylics, and mixed media.
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Studio 2A & B: Students develop their artistic skills and personal style through more in-depth explorations of drawings and paintings. Emphasis will be placed on both figurative works as well as nonrepresentational abstractions.
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Studio 3A & B: Students will build a body of work for their portfolio through both instruction-based and self-directed projects. Students will explore water mixable oils in some projects.
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Advanced Placement Studio Art A & B: The rigorous AP Studio Art courses are for serious art students interested in furthering their artistic endeavors. Students will build a college-level portfolio consisting of 12 Breadth pieces and 12 Concentration pieces. They have the option of submitting a Drawing/Painting or 2-Dimensional Design portfolio.
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Photography
Digital Photography A & B: This course provides students with a basic understanding of digital photography as an art form. A digital camera and computer software replaces the traditional darkroom and is used to capture and manipulate photographic images, and to increase the student's understanding of both traditional and contemporary photographic techniques. Photographic composition and the expression of meaning in personal artworks will be stressed. The students will create portfolios of their digital photographs that emulate both traditional and contemporary photographic processes and media. Digital SLR is required.
Pre Req: 1 credit in Photo
Photography 1A & 1B: Students develop skills in using an SLR camera, processing film, and printing black-and-white photographs. The elements of art and design principles are studied and applied to photographic compositions. Safe darkroom practices are learned, and opportunities to exhibit work are presented. Writing and thinking skills are reinforced through written critiques
No Pre Req
Photography 2A & 2B: Students create a portfolio of photographic work using various production techniques, including advanced camera and darkroom practices. Students continue studies in the history of photography and apply historical or stylistic qualities to their work. Composition and aesthetic criteria are stressed. Students participate in critiques and display their work for exhibit
Photography 2A (Pre Req: .5 credit in Photo)
Photography 2B (Pre Req: 1 Credit in Photo)
Photography 2B (Pre Req: 1 Credit in Photo)
AP 2-D Design (Photography Focus): This individualized program focuses on art projects that demonstrate the competencies expected of Advanced Placement art applicants, as identified by the College Board. Students assemble portfolios to meet the submission requirements for the AP Exam. This course may be repeated once for credit
Pre Req: 2 credits in Photo
Painting 1; Advanced Painting (Studio Art 2A/2B)
The Painting Curriculum will help students to develop an important foundation for observing and interpreting what they see around them,the importance of painting in human history, and how to work with a variety of modes of expression and materials. The Fine Art Department’s teachers at Wootton High School value Painting as a building block for student learning, whether this is the only art class taken or it is a spring board for developing a continued interest in art.
Currently, there are two levels of Painting being offered: Painting 1 and Advanced Painting (Studio Art 2A/2B)
MCPS Course Description
Currently, there are two levels of Painting being offered: Painting 1 and Advanced Painting (Studio Art 2A/2B)
MCPS Course Description
Other Courses Involve Ceramics, Digital Art, Foundations of Art, and Others. For a full list of courses please see your course registration form.