Floral Park
Art Department
516-488-9308
C. Papajohn-Shaw, Chairperson
District Art Coordinator
K. Caporale
S. Glasser
Photography Club Advisor
S. Lucey
National Art Honor Society Advisor
2012-2013
Anticipated
Elective Offerings
Drawing and Painting
Digital Design (1/2 credit)
**Media Arts
**Illustration & Design (1/2 credit)
FLORAL PARK
MEMORIAL
HIGH SCHOOL
ART
**AP Drawing
Department Chairperson approval is
required for AP Courses.
DEPARTMENT
COURSE OFFERINGS
2012-2013
ART COURSE DESCRIPTION 2012-2013
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The Art Program encourages students to
develop skills, to create works of art and
study works of art within a historical and
multi-cultural perspective; acquire abilities to
identify, interpret and evaluate works of art;
and investigate issues and questions
concerning the nature and value of art.
Grades 8 and 9
Art 8 is a ½ year course that introduces 8th
grade students to the concepts of space,
structure, movement, color and light
explored through a wide range of visual art
experiences in drawing, painting, crafts,
sculpture and electronic media.
Studio in Art (Grade 9-12, full year, 1
credit) is a comprehensive course that
includes the study of elements and principles
of design, the role of art within our global
cultures, and movements and trends in the art
world. Students develop abilities to express
themselves through experiences in drawing,
painting and sculpture. Students interested
in elective courses must successfully
complete Studio Art. Successful completion
of this course will satisfy the Art/Music
graduation requirement for one unit of credit.
** Indicate courses will only be offered
every other year.
Grades 10-12
Drawing and Painting (1 year, 1 credit)
Students interested in AP Drawing are
strongly encouraged to enroll. Students will
develop their artistic skills through the
exploration of materials, and techniques.
Students will work in variety of mediums
including charcoal, pastel, watercolor,
tempera paint, acrylic paint and ink.
Digital Design (½ year, ½ credit) Students
use computers to assist in creating,
retouching and altering original artwork.
Students will learn how to manipulate and
create images with Adobe Photoshop, digital
cameras and scanners.
**Media Arts (1 year, 1 credit) Students
interested in AP 2-D are strongly
encouraged to enroll. Students develop
aesthetic sensitivity through the study of
media such as traditional and digital
photography, film, video, and computer art.
Students will be introduced to traditional
darkroom techniques. Students must have a
35mm camera.
**Illustration & Design (½ year, ½ credit)
Illustration combines personal expression
with pictorial representation to convey social
commentary to story interpretation. Students
will create works of art with a message
through drawing, painting and printmaking.
AP Program
Grades 11 and 12
**Advanced Placement Drawing (1 year, 1
credit) The AP Drawing course is designed
to continue with a broad range of drawing
issues such as painting and observational
drawing. Students will continue to use a
variety of media such as pencil, ink,
charcoal, oil pastel, and collage. There must
be a commitment to artistic excellence.
Students interested in art are strongly
encouraged to enroll.
PLAN AHEAD! 2013-14
**Advanced Placement 2-Dimensional
Design
** Advanced Placement Art History
General AP Course Information:
Students that receive a score of three or more
on the AP Studio in Art portfolio will be
eligible to receive three college credits. If a
student does not choose to pursue artistic
training at the college level, these credits
may be used to fulfill an elective college
level course. Although there is no written
exam for AP Drawing, students are expected
to prepare and submit a portfolio of artwork
to the AP College Board in May.
Department Chairperson approval is
required for Advanced Placement Art
Courses.