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Welcome to Visual Arts/CTE
Graham-Kapowsin High School
   
Mrs. Livingston Carlson  (Ms el-cee)
National Board Certified Teacher, Art
clivingsto@bethelsd.org
253.683.6144


Photography and Painting
Period 1 Photography Semester 1 grades are now complete and posted.

Period 5 Painting Semester 1 grades are now complete and posted.


I am diligently working on "last chance" work.  All work turned in on time is now in the online gradebook.

Careers
Careers Semester 1 grades are now complete and posted.






link to check current grades:
http://www.bethelsd.org/parents/family access/login

or use this link:
link to Family Access

 
 Spring 2010 Class Schedule
1:
  Graphic Design
2:  Digital Photography I
3:  Graphic Design
4: 
prep
5:  Metal & Jewelry Design
6: 
Digital Photography II
Careers:  12th grade

Using this site
Looking for an assignment?  They are under the "Documents" tab, listed by class period.

Looking for a website that was used in a class assignment?
It will be listed under "Links".

Looking for Dual Credit registration dates and website?  They are under the "Announcements" tab.  The link for Dual Credit registration is also on the "Links" page.

                  
Course Descriptions

Digital Photography
I
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Course Length: Semester
Credit: 0.5 Fine Art, Occupational or Elective
Prerequisite: None
College Credit Available
Fee: $15
Students are introduced to the techniques and technology of journalistic, fine art and graphic design digital photography. Students will create color and black/white images; as well as being introduced to Photoshop editing tools.  From their work, they will create a Photography Portfolio of archival prints and a culminating digital slide show.  A 5 or higher mega-pixel camera with manual setting choices is recommended. A limited number of digital cameras are available for overnight and weekend use.

Graphic Design
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 repeatable
Course Length:  Semester
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts, Occupational or Elective
Prerequisite: Art Survey, Photography, Drawing, or teacher recommendation
Fee: $10.00
Students explore two-dimensional design through the development of typography, logos, trademarks and advertising art. The artistic process is implemented while students create “camera-ready” art with a purpose. Techniques may include hand drawing, block printing, silk screening, use of the computer as a graphic design tool, and digital image manipulation.   Creating work for graphic design competitions, students will begin a graphic design portfolio.


updated 1.30.10