Art

Course Title:
Intro to Art 

Prerequisite:
None

Course Fee:
None

Offered:
1st semester

Grade Level:
9, 10, 11, 12

Credit:
0.5

Credit Type:                                                                                                                      AA

Course Duration:
1 Semester

Course Description:

Intro to Art is a foundational studio course designed primarily for incoming freshmen, but open to all students seeking a fine arts credit. This course introduces students to the world of three-dimensional art through hands-on exploration of sculpture, jewelry-making, mixed media, and other spatial art forms. Students will learn to think visually and solve creative problems by manipulating a variety of materials such as paper, wire, plaster, cardboard, and found objects. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the elements of art and principles of design as they apply to form, structure, and space. This course provides a solid foundation in 3D art vocabulary and techniques, helping students make informed choices for future art classes and personal artistic development. 

Course Title:
2D Art

Prerequisite:

Recommended for students with a passion for art, and interested in furthering studies in drawing and painting, however the class is available to all students. 

Course Fee:
None

Offered:
2nd semester 

Grade Level:
9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 0.5

Credit Type: AA

Course Duration:
One Semester

Course Description:
This is a more formal art class open to all levels of students who want to learn to draw better. Class work emphasizes the growth of the student’s creative and technical abilities in the areas of drawing, painting, & printmaking. The student will use the fundamental elements of art and principles of design to create a variety of two-dimensional compositions. Students of all ability levels are welcome and encouraged to learn and grow as artists in the class. Art history, appreciation, and analysis will also be emphasized.

Course Title:
Ceramics I

Prerequisite:
None

Course Fee:
None

Offered:
1st semester

Grade Level:
9, 10, 11, 12

Credit:
0.5

Credit Type:                                                                                                                      AA

Course Duration:
One Semester

Course Description:
This semester course focuses on creative problem-solving through the manipulation of clay. It stresses understanding the nature of clay through basic hand-building techniques and methods such as the use of ceramic finishes including glazes. Firing processes, equipment, and vocabulary are also a part of this course.

Course Title:
Ceramics II

Prerequisite:
Ceramics I 

Course Fee:
None

Offered:
2nd semester

Grade Level:
10, 11, 12

Credit:
0.5

Credit Type: AA

Course Duration:
One Semester

Course Description:
Ceramics II course builds on knowledge acquired in Ceramics I. There is an emphasis on form and surface experimentation, as well as the development of personal expression. Several advanced hand building assignments will be included during the year in conjunction with the wheel assignments. This is a hands-on class with both teacher-led instruction and independent studio time, where students will explore the vast topic of ceramics through different techniques, materials, glazes, and decorative methods

Course Title:
Crafts

Prerequisite:

Intro to Art or teacher permission

Course Fee:
None

Offered:
1st and / 2nd semester

Grade Level:
10, 11, 12

Credit:
0.5

Credit Type:                                                                                                                      AA

Course Duration:
One Semester

Course Description: Crafts is open to any level student who is interested in exploring hands-on creative experience focused on the history and modern-day application of a variety of crafts. The students will work with both traditional and contemporary craft techniques. The student explores a variety of new media such as textiles/ fiber arts such as weaving and batik, copper tooling, jewelry making, pottery, and wood burning.

Course Title:
Drawing

Prerequisite:
2D Art

Course Fee:
None

Offered:
1st or 2nd semester 

Grade Level:
10, 11, 12

Credit:
0.5

Credit Type: AA

Course Duration:
One Semester

Course Description: Drawing is advanced art course for the student who plans on taking higher level art classes. Students will master traditional drawing media as well as explore new media. The goal of this course is for students to have a more in-depth experience with observational formal drawing methods to strengthen their hand to eye coordination. This class will expand both student artistic ability, creative vision & imagination. Students will be introduced to relevant contemporary and historical artists and art styles and will learn to compare, analyze, evaluate and discuss their own work as well as the work of others. Media exploration will be in color pencil, charcoal, chalk pastel, graphite, oil pastel, and ink.

Course Title:
Painting

Prerequisite:
2D Art

Course Fee:
None

Offered:
1st or 2nd Semester

Grade Level:
10, 11, 12

Credit:
0.5

Credit Type:                                                                                                                      AA

Course Duration:
One Semester

Course Description:
Painting is a class designed for the serious art student who desires experience with the mediums of tempera, watercolor, gouache, acrylics and oil paint. Art I is a required requisite to take this class. Students will explore both the technical nature of each of these mediums as well as their creative possibilities. This class will first focus on color theories, then how to use different types of paints and painting techniques. Later will place greater emphasis on the student’s creativity and self-expression.

Course Title:
Portfolio Class

Prerequisite:

2D Portfolio: 2D Art, Drawing, Painting

3D Portfolio: Intro to Art, Crafts, Ceramics 1

Grade Level:
12

Course Fee:
None

Offered:
1st and 2nd Semester

Credit:
0.5

Credit Type: AA

Course Duration:
One Semester

Course Description:

Portfolio is an advanced course for students who aspire to prepare for college or the art loving student who wants to work independently at a higher level. Students work on independent projects in their area of interest. Students work to competing various art competitions & have a end of the year Art Show of all their work. Students are required to complete 5 projects.