Courses

Art Foundations 1

Explores the basics in the visual arts to help prepare students for the rest of the visual art course curriculum. This course introduces the elements and principles of art, art criticism and aesthetics. Students will create studio artwork in drawing, painting, and ceramics media. There is a major emphasis put on the process of making art.
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Drawing 1

Students will use the elements and principles of design learned in Art Foundations 1 and 2. Students will study Western artists from the modern area to global artists of the present time. Students will be introduced to a variety of drawing tools and their usage.​

Painting 2

Students will use the elements and principles of design studied in Painting 1 to produce artwork. Students will be introduced to various artists and their painting styles. Students will master correct techniques associated with proper brushes introduced in Painting 1.

Jewelry, Fiber,& Glass Art 1

In this course, students will be introduced to making the varied and complex aspects of glass, wire, yarn and clay as a creative medium of self-expression. Students will produce works in mosaic, stained glass, kiln formed fusing, copper enameling, glass bead making, weaving, batik, and knitting. Contemporary and historical works will be studied.

Digital Rendering

Ever want to create a portrait, landscape, and or imaginative art work with computers? This is the course for you! You will gain
experience in creating and manipulating images using current computer technology in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will learn to paint and illustrate using digital media, tackling subjects like character design, portrait rendering, landscape illustration, and the digital development of textures and values. Whether you are interested in AP 2-D Art and Design, or to explore your
creativity, this is the class for you! 

AP 2-D Art and Design

This course is an interpretation of two-dimensional design issues and allows students to make purposeful decisions about how to integrate the elements and principles of art in their pieces. For the AP portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate proficiency in 2-D design creating fifteen (15) works of art that show a sustained investigation. This could include one or more than one of the following art forms: graphic design, typography, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, illustration, painting, printmaking, etc. Students must be prepared for the rigor the course demands in order to be successful.

Art Foundations 2

Provides an in-depth study of art history and includes studio work in drawing, painting, sculpture and ceramics. All the studio work is linked to a historically significant period in art. Required for AP Studio courses
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Drawing 2

Students will use the elements and principles of design studied in Drawing 1 to produce artwork. Students further enhance their skills with varying darwing tools. The use of graphite, chalk, colored pencil, ink & pen are media that will be introduced in the course.

Pottery 1

In this course, students will be introduced to making functional and sculptural artwork using clay. Students will be introduced to the use of the potter's wheel, hand-building methods such as pinch, coil and slab building will be explored. A variety of decorative glazing and firing techniques will be introduced. Class projects will foster the growth of the individual skills and expression.

Jewelry, Fiber,& Glass Art 2

In this course. students will continue to master the varied and complex aspects of glass, wire, yarn and clay as a creative medium of self-expression. Students will produce works in mosaic, stained glass, kiln formed fusing, copper enameling, glass bead making, weaving, batik, and knitting. Contemporary and historical works will be studied.

Digital Snap Shot

Learn to see through the eye of a camera in order to create your own digital images. Students will explore the use of various types of digital cameras in order to learn how to capture life through photographic means. An understanding of light, subject,
foreground/background relationships, and digital camera techniques will be explored. Studio set-ups and exterior lighting will be utilized. Students will also learn to develop their own digital web based portfolio. Whether you are interested in AP 2-D Art and Design, or to explore your creativity through digital photographs, this is the class for you! Student provides own device eg. camera/smartphone

AP Drawing

In this course, students address the interpretation of drawing, painting, collage, etc. issues in media.  For the AP portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate proficiency in  drawing creating fifteen (15) works of art that show a sustained investigation. This could include one or more than one of the following art forms: works may include, painting, printmaking and mixed media, as well as abstract, observational, and interpretive works. Students must be prepared for the rigor the course demands in order to be successful.

Sculpting 1 ​

Students will create advanced forms and will be introduced to a number of techniques such as found objects, sculpting collage, modeling, etc. Relief sculptures may be included.
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Painting 1 ​

Students will create advanced forms and will be introduced to a number of techniques such as found objects, sculpting collage, modeling, etc. Relief sculptures may be included.
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Pottery 2

In this course. students will continue to develop and master the making of functional and sculptural artwork using clay. Students will continue to use the potter's wheel and hand-building methods such as pinch, coil and slab building. Advanced techniques in a variety of decorative glazing and firing techniques will be developed. Class projects will foster the growth of the individual skills and expression.

Digital Arts Basics

Are you into computers and really like to create? Then this course is for you! This is a foundation for all other computer fine art courses.
You will be introduced to creating a variety of design projects based on the foundations of computer skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and camera use etc. You will learn to create successful designs and layouts. This course delivers a strong foundation to allow students to move on to other computer fine art courses and eventually AP 2-D Art and Design if you choose.

AP Art History

Art History Yeah! This capstone course asks the question what is Art History? It is history that emphasizes understanding works of art within their historical context by examining issues such as politics, class, religion, patronage, audience, gender, function and
ethnicity. You will learn how to visually analyze and understand works of art through both visual and contextual analysis. You will
start from ancient Greece and go through to the Middle Ages, then from the Renaissance to Contemporary Art Making. Also, you will study Non- European Art like Oceania, the Americas, Africa, Asia, etc. 

AP 3-D Art and Design

This course is an interpretation of three-dimensional design issues and allows students to make purposeful decisions about how to integrate the elements and principles of art in their pieces. For the AP portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate proficiency in 3-D design creating fifteen (15) works of art that show a sustained investigation. This could include one or more than one of the following art forms; Jewelry, Wire, Ceramics, Plaster, Fiber, Dowel Rods, Glass, Cardboard, Foam, etc. A variety of approaches to representation, abstraction, and expression may be part of the student’s portfolio. This is a college level course that requires outside classroom studio time. Students must be prepared for the rigor the course demands in order to be successful.