Art

Course Title:
Intro to 3D Art (formerly 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:

This foundational studio course introduces students to three-dimensional art and spatial design. Open to all students seeking a fine arts credit, the curriculum emphasizes hands-on exploration of sculpture, jewelry-making, and mixed media. Students will apply the elements of art and principles of design to form, structure, and space by working with paper, wire, plaster, cardboard, and found objects. Participants will leave with a strong grasp of 3D art vocabulary and fundamental techniques, preparing them for future fine arts coursework 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 formal studio course focuses on classical methods of two-dimensional art, concentrating on design, drawing, painting, and printmaking. Students will study composition, color theory, and advanced shading techniques to achieve mastery over various media. The curriculum is designed to foster rigorous artistic development, providing students with targeted instruction to significantly improve their individual technical skills in 2D art forms.  *This course fulfills the fine arts requirement.

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:
Ceramics 1 is a introductory clay course in which students will learn  hand basic building techniques such as pinch pot, coil pot & slab formation. Students learn about glazes, the history of clay as well as responsible clay through creative clay constructions. Strong independent problem solving skills, good time management & responsibility are a must for students working with clay.

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 Two builds on knowledge acquired in Ceramics I. In this course students will be combining the methods of handbuilding and surface experimentation with creative & expressive themes.  In this class students will learn to throw on the wheel and work with the kiln.  

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 a hands on class which explores various traditional and contemporary  craft techniques.  Step by step projects teach students about the skills for each craft.  Students will work with metalwork, glass casting, paper making,  bookmaking,  fiber arts and woodburning.

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: Designed for dedicated art students, this course focuses on expanding technical drawing abilities across a variety of media. Students will work extensively with oil and chalk pastel, charcoal, pen and ink, marker, and colored pencil. The curriculum emphasizes drawing from direct observation, figure drawing, illustration, and cartooning. Through focused practice, students will master varied rendering techniques while simultaneously developing their individual creativity and personal artistic style. 

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: Designed for students seeking to advance their painting skills, this course offers comprehensive instruction across various media and stylistic approaches. The curriculum emphasizes advanced color theory and composition through subject matter spanning realistic representation to abstract expression. Students will develop technical proficiency in tempera, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and oil paint, broadening their overall painterly versatility and artistic understanding.

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.