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Academy of Design
Comeaux High School


Bench Jewelry
950554    Level 1, 1 hr. Credit: 1    Grades:  9-12
950564    Level 2, 1 hr. Credit: 1    Grades:  10-12
950574    Level 3, 1 hr. Credit: 1    Grades:  11-12
950584    Level 4, 1 hr. Credit: 1    Grades:  12 only
The purpose of the bench jewelry academy is to train students for entry-level positions or post-secondary training in jewelry making and repair.  Students will learn the basic skills such as sawing, filing, polishing, soldering, and sizing, which are involved in the bench jewelry process.  Advanced level classes will provide training in jewelry design utilizing industry-based computer software.  Applicants to the bench jewelry academy must go through an enrollment process which includes an interview session.  There is no prerequisite for Bench Jewelry Level 1.  Bench Jewelry Level 1 is a prerequisite for Bench Jewelry Level 2.  Bench Jewelry Level 2 is a prerequisite for Bench Jewelry Level 3.  Bench Jewelry Level 3 is a prerequisite for Bench Jewelry Level 4.

Art I – Design    Grade 9-12
950104        Credit: 1
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of art.  Students will study the elements and principles of design, drawing styles and techniques, value study, mask making, perspective, color theory, painting and 3-dimensional sculpture.  Moreover, the study of art history and art criticism will help students analyze the aesthetic qualities of master artists’ works.  A lab fee and additional supplies are required.

Drafting for Designers    Grade 9-12
950154        Credit: 1
Basic Technical Drafting is a comprehensive approach to drafting as an occupation.  Students work their way through manual drafting exercises including measurement, 3-view drawings, floor plans, and site plans.  This course is beneficial to any student in the Industrial Arts/Technology field.

Design and the Computer    Grade 10-12
950204        Credit: 1
In this course, students will explore computer applications used by the graphic designer in the context of solving visual communications problems.  Skills acquired in this class will be useful for all design applications with a special focus on advertising design, graphic design, illustration, and animation.  Students will become familiar with Adobe Creative Suite Plus Software in the new industry – standard Macintosh Computer Lab.  This course is open to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students.  Art I for Designers will be a prerequisite starting in the 2007-08 school year.

Introduction to Fashion/Costume Design       Grade 10-12
950254            Credit: 1
Students will be exposed to the work of great designers, Haute Couture, industrial terms, standard construction techniques, Art theory and basic design.  Sketching, pattern making, cutting, fitting, budgeting, and custom design will be explored with an emphasis on creating original products.  Students will become familiar with the History of Fashion and Costume Design as it relates to major historical movements, told through Art History.  This course is open to 9th and 10th grade students.

Other Courses in the Academy of Design

Basic Technical Drafting    Grades:  10-12
952254        Credit:  1
See course description on page 41.

Architectural Drafting    Grades:  11-12
952494        Credit:  1
See course description on page 41.

Clothing and Textiles    Grades:  10-12
948404        Credit:  .5
See course description on page 39.

Advanced Clothing and Textiles    Grades: 10-12
948454        Credit: .5
See course description on page 39.

Housing and Interior Design    Grades:  11-12
948714        Credit:  .5
See course description on page 39.

Art II        Grades:  10-12
968154        Credit:  1
See course description on page 41.

Art III        Grades:  11-12
968204        Credit:  1
See course description on page 41.

Art IV        Grades:  11-12
968254        Credit:  1
See course description on page 42.

Fine Arts Survey    Grades:  9-12
968504        Credit:  1
See course description on page 42.

Composition Through Camera Art    Grade:  12
968404        Credit:  1
See course description on page 42.

Art Appreciation    Grades:  9-12
976504        Credit:  1
See course description on page 42.