ART I

Eligible Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): None

This course offers students the opportunity to explore a wide range of “hands on” activities. In addition to learning the basic developmental skills and techniques in each area, this course will expose students to the works of famous artists and stress the art elements and design principles of good composition. This course will prepare the student for advanced art courses.

ART II

Eligible Grade(s): 10, 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): Art I

This course students continue exploration in the areas of drawing, printmaking, painting, and three dimensional construction as well as crafts, graphic art and art history. Emphasis is placed on color and more advanced techniques and materials. Students will develop greater observational skills while creating a portrait. Students will also explore creative problem solving and abstraction.

ART III

Eligible Grade(s): 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): Art II

This course emphasizes the individual's growth in the ability to observe, to think through problems, and to plan and to carry projects to a conclusion. Subject matter areas covered in previous grades are reviewed and enriched through further exploration.

ART IV

Eligible Grade(s): 12

Pre-Requisite(s): Art III

This course emphasizes the individual growth in the ability to observe, to think through problems, and to plan and to carry projects to a conclusion. Subject matter areas covered in previous grades are reviewed and enriched through further exploration. The development of skills and mastery of own style is encouraged as well as the development of individual student portfolios.

COMPUTER GRAPHICS I

Eligible Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): None

This course is designed to emphasize digital graphic design through the eye of an artist. By using traditional techniques and digital technology, creative artwork is produced for such things as advertising, printing and promotion. Drawing and computer skills are expanded to create high quality original layouts, illustrations and graphic designs. Typical areas of study include package design, corporate identity, print and media advertising, etc.

COMPUTER GRAPHICS II

Eligible Grade(s): 10, 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): Computer Graphics I

This course builds on what students learned in Computer Graphics 1. It is designed to emphasize digital graphic design through the eye of an artist. By using traditional techniques and digital technology, creative artwork is produced for such things as advertising, printing and promotion. Drawing and computer skills are expanded to create high quality original layouts, illustrations and graphic designs. Typical areas of study include package design, corporate identity, print and media advertising, etc.

COMPUTER GRAPHICS III

Eligible Grade(s): 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): Computer Graphics II

This course builds on what students learned in Computer Graphics II. It is designed to emphasize digital graphic design through the eye of an artist. By using traditional techniques and digital technology, creative artwork is produced for such things as advertising, printing and promotion. Drawing and computer skills are expanded to create high quality original layouts, illustrations and graphic designs. Typical areas of study include package design, corporate identity, print and media advertising, etc.

COMPUTER GRAPHICS IV

Eligible Grade(s): 12

Pre-Requisite(s): Computer Graphics III

This course builds on what students learned in Computer Graphics III. It is designed to emphasize digital graphic design through the eye of an artist. By using traditional techniques and digital technology, creative artwork is produced for such things as advertising, printing and promotion. Drawing and computer skills are expanded to create high quality original layouts, illustrations and graphic designs. Typical areas of study include package design, corporate identity, print and media advertising, etc.

Eligible Grade(s): 9

Pre-Requisite(s): Portfolio Review

The Visual Arts Honors Department at Bayonne High School is a rigorous four year curriculum that creates a close-knit community of young artists who gain peer recognition, leadership growth opportunities, college and career preparation, and an unmatched sense of camaraderie. Students will develop technical abilities, critical thinking skills, and personal expression with the support of practicing art professionals who bring a level of expertise. Students should be extremely motivated to develop their knowledge in technique, creative problem solving, art history, and technology. Their work will be displayed bi-annually and submitted to art shows for potential recognition. Lastly, they will participate in field trips outside the classroom that will expose them to the field and give insight to working artists.

Eligible Grade(s): 10, 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): Art I, Photo I, or Computer Graphics I

This course is designed for serious art students. Students will explore the fundamental principles of observational drawing. Being able to draw realistically is not a trait that one is born with; it requires behaviors and practices in mindfulness, patience, risk taking, and perseverance. Students will learn, develop, and practice techniques and strategies in perspective, composition, line weight, proportion, and measuring. We will share ideas and reflect on our process and completed works in individual, one-on-one, and group critiques.

PHOTOGRAPHY I

Eligible Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): None

This course explores the fundamentals and intermediate levels of Digital Photography and Adobe Photoshop. Photography is taught from both technical and aesthetics perspectives. Skills needed to create an interesting photograph from initial image capture to post-processing will be developed with hands-on demonstrations, activities and applications. An introduction to studio photography will be included in the course. Students are required to do outside work, as well as classroom participation, project completion, and critique involvement.

PHOTOGRAPHY II

Eligible Grade(s): 10, 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): Photography I

This course builds on the skills and aesthetics learned and developed in Photography I. An enhanced studio lighting experience will be provided to all students along with a wet darkroom introduction and experience later in the course. The Course explores concepts and ideas as a means of creating interesting and advanced level photographs, as well as traditional themes. The history of photography and a focus on past and contemporary Masters of Photography will be included. Students are required to do outside work, as well as classroom participation, project completion, and critique involvement.

PHOTOGRAPHY III

Eligible Grade(s): 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): Photography II

This course builds on all skills and techniques learned in Photography I and Photography II. Students will be able to explore personal themes and ideas as they experiment with photo art as well as digital photography. Portfolio development will be an objective as students work with advanced concepts and themes. Outside work will be required and students will be expected to be self-motivated. The darkroom will also be available for advanced darkroom experimentation.

PHOTOGRAPHY IV

Eligible Grade(s): 12

Pre-Requisite(s): Photography III

This course builds on all skills and techniques learned in Photography I and Photography II. Students will be able to explore personal themes and ideas as they experiment with photo art as well as digital photography. Portfolio development will be an objective as students work with advanced concepts and themes. Outside work will be required and students will be expected to be self-motivated. The darkroom will also be available for advanced darkroom experimentation.

Eligible Grade(s): 10, 11, 12

Pre-Requisite(s): Art I

This course is on three-dimensional art. Students work on a wide range of sculptural techniques both additive (clay, wire, paper Mache) and subtractive (plaster, wood, stone, carving) as well as assemblage (using found objects to create sculpture).