Art
Staff
Website
Colin Ducharme
cducharme@mckinneyisd.net
Room E109
Extension: 7972
Lorren Nixon
lnixon@mckinneyisd.net
Room E108
Extension: 7971
Website
Colin Ducharme
cducharme@mckinneyisd.net
Room E109
Extension: 7972
Lorren Nixon
lnixon@mckinneyisd.net
Room E108
Extension: 7971
Classes Offered
Art I (Grade 6, 7 or 8)
Art I is a full-year course that is based on the TEKS basic strands: foundation observation and perception, creative expression, historical and cultural relevance, and critical evaluation and response. This course is designed to expose students to a variety of media in drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design and 2D Design Digital. Students will develop technical, expressive and creative thinking as they produce works of art. Art I is a study and application of the basic fundamentals of visual art. Art fee may be required.
Art II (Grade 7 or 8)
Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed Art I at either 6 th or 7 th grade level. Art II is a fullyear course based on the TEKS basic strands: foundation observation and perception, creative expression, historical and cultural relevance, and critical evaluation and response. This course is designed to expose students to a variety of media in drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design and 2D Design Digital. Students will develop technical, expressive and creative thinking as they produce works of art. Art II is a continuation of the study and application of the basic fundamentals of visual art introduced in Art I. Art fee may be required.
Art III (Grade 8)
Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed Art I and Art II. Art III is a full-year course based on the TEKS basic strands: foundation observation and perception, creative expression, historical and cultural relevance, and critical evaluation and response. This course is designed to expose students to a variety of media in drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design and 2D Design Digital. Students will develop technical, expressive and creative thinking as they produce works of art. Art I is a study and application of the basic fundamentals of visual art. Art III is a continuation of the study and application of the basic fundamentals of visual art introduced in Art I and Art II. Art fee may be required.
Advanced Art
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and successful completion of Art I and Art II. This course is a rigorous, sequential program for students with a serious interest in pursuing a college level portfolio. The focus on this course will be an advanced curriculum designed to strengthen a drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design and 2D Design Digital studio interest. Advanced Art students are given the opportunity to move into Pre-AP Art I in High School. Art fee may be required.
Art I (Grade 6, 7 or 8)
Art I is a full-year course that is based on the TEKS basic strands: foundation observation and perception, creative expression, historical and cultural relevance, and critical evaluation and response. This course is designed to expose students to a variety of media in drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design and 2D Design Digital. Students will develop technical, expressive and creative thinking as they produce works of art. Art I is a study and application of the basic fundamentals of visual art. Art fee may be required.
Art II (Grade 7 or 8)
Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed Art I at either 6 th or 7 th grade level. Art II is a fullyear course based on the TEKS basic strands: foundation observation and perception, creative expression, historical and cultural relevance, and critical evaluation and response. This course is designed to expose students to a variety of media in drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design and 2D Design Digital. Students will develop technical, expressive and creative thinking as they produce works of art. Art II is a continuation of the study and application of the basic fundamentals of visual art introduced in Art I. Art fee may be required.
Art III (Grade 8)
Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed Art I and Art II. Art III is a full-year course based on the TEKS basic strands: foundation observation and perception, creative expression, historical and cultural relevance, and critical evaluation and response. This course is designed to expose students to a variety of media in drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design and 2D Design Digital. Students will develop technical, expressive and creative thinking as they produce works of art. Art I is a study and application of the basic fundamentals of visual art. Art III is a continuation of the study and application of the basic fundamentals of visual art introduced in Art I and Art II. Art fee may be required.
Advanced Art
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and successful completion of Art I and Art II. This course is a rigorous, sequential program for students with a serious interest in pursuing a college level portfolio. The focus on this course will be an advanced curriculum designed to strengthen a drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design and 2D Design Digital studio interest. Advanced Art students are given the opportunity to move into Pre-AP Art I in High School. Art fee may be required.