Art Department

*Students in any grade can access all courses. The grades listed are recommended age ranges, so students below this range should consult with their counselor prior to enrollment.

Flow Chart

Art Works

Metal Arts I -------      Artist Workshop       -------          Repeat Artist Workshop

Pottery I     -------      Artist Workshop       -------          Repeat Artist Workshop

Drawing and Painting  -------  Artist Workshop       -------               Repeat Artist Workshop

* Credit in these courses apply to the Visual, Applied or Performing Arts graduation requirement

The art courses are thoroughly described below; however, there are common elements true in each class. Students should understand that all the teachers in our department are interested in having students become knowledgeable of the history of art and the elements and principles of design as it pertains to their courses. All believe that reading and writing across the curriculum should be expected. There will be quizzes and exams based on the material taught within each curriculum. ** = Courses with no prerequisite requirements

Artist Workshop **

Recommended for Grades 9– 12 • Semester course • Semester 1 68037; Semester 2 – 68038 • 1⁄2 Credit

This course is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in the arts or the amateur artists who wish to further their artistic license. We will explore detailed and intense topics in art, using refined techniques and projects designed to hone one’s artistic abilities.

Metal Arts I **

Recommended for Grades 9– 12 • Semester course • Semester 1 – 68015; Semester 2 – 68016 • 1⁄2 Credit

This course concentrates on designing and fabrication skills basic to creating art made with metal. Among the technical skills taught are piercing, sawing, riveting, forging, and all finishing skills applicable to these techniques. In this class we will be working on small-scale metal pieces as jewelery, and/or small sculptures as projects. Success will reflect good use of the elements and principles of design as well as good craftsmanship.

Pottery I **

Recommended for Grades 9 – 12 • Semester Course • Semester 1 – 68025; Semester 2 – 68026 • 1⁄2 Credit

This course offers a structured experience in basic design and pottery techniques, including the hand-building techniques of pinch pot, slab-building and coil, and an exposure to using the pottery wheel. Art history is used to introduce many of the projects. Success will reflect as personal expression and creativity in the work, good use of the elements and principles of design, and an effort to use good craftsmanship.

Drawing and Painting I **

Recommended for Grades 9 – 12 • Semester Course • Semester 1 – 68035; Semester 2 – 68036 • 1⁄2 Credit

This structured course will introduce students to the skills required in these art forms, including composition and design principles, perspective, symmetry, proportion, and a variety of basic drawing and gray-scale painting techniques. As time permits, color will be explored Art history applicable to the material will be an important component.

Art Works **

Recommended for Grades 9 - 12 *Semester Course * Semester 1-68005; Semester 2-68006 * 1/2 Credit

This course is for those interested in art, but not committed to one concentration. Media to be explored may include print-making, sculpture, drawing and painting, collage, and two or three-dimensional design. The elements and principles of design will be applied and emphasized in the work.