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7318 Main St., Houma, LA 70360
985-879-3377
 
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ART I ($40 fee)
This is a beginning level art course designed to introduce students to the elements of art: line, shape, value, color and the principles of design: balance, rhythm, movement, variety, pattern, unity, and harmony. Students will be introduced to terminology associated with the elements of art and their applications in creating artwork. Students will also be introduced to different art mediums such as pencil, charcoal, pencil color, pastel chalks, and scratchboard.

ART II (Prerequisite Art I) ($40 fee)
This is an intermediate level art course designed to review and build on the student’s knowledge of the elements of art: line, shape, form, texture, space, value, color and the principles of design: balance, rhythm, movement, variety, pattern, unity, and harmony. Students will be introduced to terminology associated with the elements of art and their applications in creating artwork. Students will also be introduced to different art mediums such as ink wash, watercolors, tempra paint, acrylic paint, oil paint techniques, pen and ink techniques and other various wet mediums.

ART III (Prerequisite Art I) ($40 fee)
This is an intermediate level art course designed to review and build on the student’s knowledge of the elements or art: line, shape, form, texture, space, value, color, and the principles of design: balance, rhythm, movement, variety, pattern, unity, and harmony. Students will be introduced to terminology associated with the elements of art and their applications in creating artwork. Students will also be introduced to different art mediums such as additive and subtractive sculpture, mosaic, montage, mobiles, ceramics, and other three dimensional art forms.

ART IV (Prerequisite Art I) ($40 fee)
This is an advanced level art class designed for students who have completed Art I, II, and III. This class is designed as an independent study where students will concentrate on a single medium or a single- subject subject matter. Students will have to complete and submit a set number of projects each grading period. Students will be given criteria based on the subject matter and medium of their choice. This class will also incorporate independent research by the student on their medium or subject matter.

FINE ARTS SURVEY (MUST BE A JUNIOR OR SENIOR)
This course focuses on art and music appreciation, theory, and practice. Drama, musical theater, and cinema are explored. An appreciation of art through the ages and the development of music will be emphasized.

 
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