1. PLEASANT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT

2. FINE ARTS COURSES Digital Arts Exploration Introduction to Art Drawing
Sculpture
Photography I and Photography II
Airbrush Painting
Art Studio I and Art Studio 2
AP Studio Art or IB Art included, if desired

3. Digital Arts Exploration
Create original works of art using a variety of software, including Photoshop
Explore graphic design, communication arts and digital media
One semester course backs with Health
Grade 9

4. Introduction to Art Beginning class for students
Experience a variety of art styles
Drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and printmaking
Grades 9 – 12
Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

5. Drawing Beginning drawing class
Pencil, colored pencil, watercolor and pen and ink
Art history included
Grades 9 – 12
Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

6. Sculpture Prerequisite: Intro to Art recommended
Concepts of sculpted form and space
Various 3-D media
Variety of sculptural processes
Grades 10 – 12
Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

7. Photography I Study the basic photographic process
Become proficient in digital photography software
Earn high school and Butte College credit
Grades 11 – 12 (Grade 10 with teacher permission)
Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

8. Photography II
Prerequisite: “C” grade in Photo I or teacher’s approval
Advanced photo students
Focus on creation and composition
Grades 11 – 12
Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

9. Airbrush Painting Learn the fundamentals of drawing and color
Learn airbrush techniques
Render paintings or stencil original designs on surfaces
Grades 11 – 12
May be repeated for credit

10. Art Studio I First year of a 2-year program
Campus art and portfolio development in a variety of media
Job shadows, field trips and guest artists
Graphic design integrated with technology, website development and e-portfolios
Grade 11
Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

11. Art Studio 2 Second year of a 2-year program
Community art and portfolio development
in a variety of media
Field trips, mentorships
and guest artists
Graphic design integrated
with technology, website
development and e-portfolio
Grade 12

12. AP Studio Art Create a portfolio of art concepts and techniques
Earn college credit
Grades 11 – 12
May be repeated for credit
Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement
Included as part of Art Studio

13. IB Art Part of the International Baccalaureate Program
Culminates with a graded
one-person exhibit of individual work
Included in Art Studio I and Art Studio 2
Grades 10 – 12
Meets UC/CSU “F” requirement

14. Art Club Meetings at lunch
Field Trip to San Francisco Art Museums in the Spring
Adopt a Family at the Holidays
Other Volunteer Projects

15. National Art Honor Society
Semester of art during grades 10 – 12
3.0 g.p.a. in art classes
$3.00 yearly dues
National recognition for outstanding art students
Student art show in the spring with a guest speaker

16. Exhibits on Campus
Library
Administration Building
Art Showcases

17. Art on Campus
Murals
Mosaic Benches

18. Student Public Art Exhibits Contests
Silver Dollar Fair
Chico Art Center
California State University Chico Gallery
Chico Library
Chico Art Museum
PTA Reflections
Junior Duck Stamp

19. Community Art
Collaboration with the City of Chico and Professional Artists
Fish Tiles with the Sacramento River Wall Mosaic

20. Sign up to take an art class now!
Discover your artistic potential
Explore different art careers
Express yourself
Find students with similar interests
Learn and develop art skills
Create meaningful works of art