Oak Ridge High School Art Department
409 Art II Sculpture Transcript Code: ART2SCLP Prerequisite: Art I or Approved Art Accelerated Portfolio Credit: 1 This course will encompass the development of creative problem solving and practical skills in three-dimensional design. Clay and various other materials will be used. Many power and hand tools will be safely used while working with woods. Art history, appreciation, aesthetics and criticism will be integrated into studio practice.
422 Art III Sculpture Transcript Code: ART3SCLP Prerequisite: Art II in corresponding discipline. Credit: 1 This course will develop problem-solving skills while working three-dimensionally with various materials, which may include clay, wood, stone, and plaster as well as mixed media. Emphasis will be on exploring individual ideas. Art history, appreciation, aesthetics and criticism will be integrated with studio practice.
430 Art IV Sculpture Transcript Code: ART4SCLP Prerequisite: Art III in corresponding discipline. Credit: 1 This is a continuation of skills and concepts from Art III with extensive individual exploration and independent study.
398 Three-Dimensional Design Portfolio AP Transcript Code: AP3DDP Prerequisite: Ceramics I or Sculpture I Credit: 1-2 The 3-D design portfolio addresses a broad interpretation of design. Any 3-D media including but not limited to Ceramics may be submitted. College credit for Advanced Placement in studio art can be earned with portfolio of work produced in this course and submitted and evaluated to the College Board at examination time. (Credit earned is dependent upon score received and policies of the university). Studio practice emphasizes independent exploration and research, experimentation of materials and themes, concept development, some instructor-guided exercises, consideration of college and career choices, presentation and exhibition. Current trends will be examined through media studies and presentations by Admission counselors from recognized art schools. Students are required to submit a portfolio for the AP Three-Dimensional Art exam.