Courses
"If you're willing to do something that might not work, you're closer to being an artist."
-Seth Godin
Art 1
This is an introductory level high school comprehensive art program in the visual arts, including art history, criticism, aesthetics, and production of two-and three-dimensional art forms. The course also familiarizes students with artistic career opportunities and field trip experiences. This class meets every day, all year long and is worth 1 credit.
Art 2
Prerequisite: Art I
This is an intermediate level course building upon Art I instruction. Art II instruction emphasizes elements and principles in design, production of art, critique, and aesthetic responses to artworks. This class meets everyday, all year long and is worth 1 credit.
Art 3
Prerequisite: Art II
This is an advanced level high school comprehensive program in visual arts, expanding upon and diverging from concepts, techniques and methodologies established in Art II. This course will develop personal styles in a variety of visual arts processes including, but not limited to, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, aesthetics, art appreciation, and portfolio preparation. This class meets every day, all year long and is worth 1 credit.
Art 4
Prerequisite: Art III
Mastery level art course designed for college preparation and portfolio development. Particular attention to development of individual students’ style and aesthetic choices will be a strong area of focus. Exposure to contemporary artists, philosophies, and museum trips will be an integral part of Art IV. This class meets every day, all year long and is worth 1 credit.
survey of drawing & painting
This is an introduction and exposure to various types of painting and drawing techniques and art media. This course will provide beginning studio experiences in, but not limited to, portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and computer-generated art work. This will be a brief introduction to artists and movements of important historical impact. this class meets every day for one semester and is worth .5 credit.
survey of design
This is an introduction and exposure to elements in, but not limited to graphic, fashion, product, and architectural design. Students will work with various media, including printmaking, scratchboard, drawing and painting materials, pen and ink, etc. this class meets every day for one semester and is worth .5 credit.
survey of three-dimensional design
Prerequisite: Art I
This is an intermediate level course that allows students to further explore the world of 3-D design. Students will use the knowledge and skills they learn in an introductory art class to produce large scale works. Students will work with clay, wood, plaster, glass, fibers, and metals. Students will be encouraged to engage in individual and group critiques. Students will also be exposed to artists of important historical impact and field trip experiences.this class meets every day for one semester and is worth .5 credit.