Visual Arts

This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore various architectural styles and principles of interior decorating.  Students will plan homes, floor plans and develop a portfolio for the interior of the home.  Students will also have the opportunity to complete projects relating to home accessories. 

This is a great introductory course for students who are interested in learning to draw and paint.  Students will explore using pencil, charcoal, ink, conte, pastel, colored pencils, watercolor, and tempera paints. Various themes will be studied such as the still life, portrait and figure. There will be an emphasis on the elements of and principles of art and on drawing from observation. Students will be able to explore their own creativity and strive to develop their own personal style of drawing and painting while discovering the many different types of paintings including realistic and abstract. 

This course will introduce students to three-dimensional ceramic design using various clay bodies. Students will develop skills in the hand building of clay such as pinch, coil, and slab pots. Students will be introduced to the potter’s wheel and will learn to throw a simple cylinder. Both functional and decorative projects will be assigned. Designing the surface of pots using glazing and decorative techniques will also be taught. Students will be expected to exhibit and evaluate their own work.

The Metalsmithing course introduces students to a variety of metalsmithing processes, suitable for further development in metals as well as applications in other media. Students will design and create a variety of three-dimensional functional and nonfunctional objects in metal and mixed media. Three-dimensional design and creative problem solving will be emphasized. In addition, students will be presented with historical and contemporary examples of metal and jewelry design.  Students will be responsible for purchasing their own sterling and gems. 

This course is a combination of sculpture and general 3D arts including textiles and multimedia experiences. Several mediums are covered including plastic, paper, cardboard, clay, nature, textiles, paint, etc. This course is for anyone interested in getting their hands on a little bit of everything. 

This course offers a multitude of digital opportunities including illustration, graphic design, animation, photography, and multimedia artistry. Students work with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Animate to create projects such as GIFS, picture book illustrations, claymation pictures & more. 

Prerequisite:  A strong background in the skills and knowledge from level one and level two courses is necessary.

This course is intended for students who have demonstrated a serious interest in art and wish to develop their skills and images in a more concentrated and self-directed fashion. Students will design and develop work to  build an art portfolio of their best work. This class can also be an excellent choice for a student who would like to pursue an in-depth study of a particular area of art, such as 2-D work or 3-D work, granted that at least two art classes have been taken prior.  Successful students will need to be self-motivated and directed. Additional studio time may be necessary to fully develop a portfolio. Students should have a strong background in the arts, and should be able to demonstrate their prior knowledge through already completed works.  A conference with one of the art teachers is recommended prior to signing up for this class.