Bear River High School

MRS. JENS

Mrs. Elizabeth Jens

Teacher | Artist

ejens@njuhsd.com

530.268.3700 ext. 4603 | 4604

About the Teacher

COURSES

Introduction to/Intermediate Ceramics

Grade Levels: 10-12

Repetitions for Credit: No

Prerequisites: None for Intro, C or above for Intermediate

Graduation Requirement:Elective-VPA/CTE/World Language - UC/CSU 'F'

This course will introduce the student to ceramic and sculptural techniques, materials, tools, and vocabulary. Major emphasis will be on the use of clay and other sculptural materials as a means of personal expression. Projects will be created using various hand-building, wheel throwing, and papier mâché techniques. The intermediate course will further develop and improve student skills in the use of materials as a means of individual expression. Major emphasis will be on creative design. Class requests student donation for materials.

Drawing & Painting Workshop A/B

Grade Levels: 9-12

Repetitions for Credit: No

Prerequisites: None

Graduation Requirement:Elective-VPA/CTE/World Language - UC/CSU 'F'

For the student who is exploring his/her interests in the arts, this class offers many kinds of drawing and painting activities using pencil, pen and ink, felt tip pen, tempera, paint, charcoal pencils, watercolor, oil pastels, and combinations of the above. Subjects include tools and terms of design, advertising art, rules of perspective, and studying various media. Outdoor sketching and still life setups and rendering will also be included. Class requests student donation for materials.

Advanced Drawing & Painting C

Grade Levels: 10-12

Repetitions for Credit: Yes

Prerequisites: Workshop A/B with B or above or permission of instructor.

Graduation Requirement:Elective-VPA/CTE/World Language - UC/CSU 'F' or 'G'

Students will further develop and expand skills learned in introductory classes. Career possibilities will also be discussed. Class requests student donation for materials.

AP Studio Art

AP DRAWING: STUDIO ART PORTFOLIO
Grade Levels:11-12
CSU/UC: area F (VAPA) or area G (Elective)

Repeat for Credit: No

Prerequisites: Workshop A/B with B or above or permission of instructor.
Graduation Credit: Elective - VAPA

The AP® Studio Art Portfolio course is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art and wish to develop mastery in the concept, composition, and execution of their ideas. AP Studio Art is not based on a written exam; instead, students submit portfolios or evaluations at the end of the school year. In building the portfolio, students experience a variety of concepts, techniques, and approaches designed to help them demonstrate their abilities as well as their versatility with techniques, problem solving, and ideation. Students also develop a body of work for the Concentration section of the portfolio that investigates an idea of personal interest to them. Class requests student donation for materials.