Glastonbury Public Schools

High School Art

Grades 9-12

Course Offerings

Glastonbury High School offers a wide variety of courses to meet the interests of our students. A student may enter the art program at any grade. Students may re-enroll in most courses to continue to strengthen their skills in a specific area of study.

Course offerings may include courses such as: Animation, Art Foundations, Ceramics, Contemporary Crafts Design, Digital Art & Media, Drawing and Painting, Advanced Drawing, Sculpture, Film & Video Production, and AP Studio Art. Opportunities for independent study can be arranged in courses or content not offered.

All classes meet five times weekly. Semester classes earn .50 credit. Year-long courses earn 1.0 credit (AP Studio Art).

For an up to date listing of current course offerings, please visit the Glastonbury High School home page and click on the Program of Studies under the "Academics" tab.

Artistic Literacy

Artistic literacy is at the core of art instruction. Students strengthen skills in media and processes, while further developing artistic habits of mind. Students in advanced courses have opportunities to explore alternative techniques and materials, while developing their artistic voice and personal style.

21st Century Art Skills and Opportunities

Embedded into art instruction are opportunities for collaboration, problem-solving skills, studio behaviors and responsibilities, and communication. Design and technology-based classes provide 21st Century opportunities for real-world experiences with community partners. Students who plan to pursue college programs in art, and art-related professions, are supported through advanced instruction in media and studio process, as well as professional community and college collaborations. Independent study opportunities are supported for those students whose experience and skills move beyond art course offerings.