Art I

Offered: Each year

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is an introductory art level I elective course. The course is designed to provide students with the foundations of artistic expression. Students will learn how to manipulate the design elements and principles of art, as well as use a variety of media to communicate ideas creatively. In order to become an advanced art student the student must pass the introductory level and display passion for the subject.

Advanced Art:

Paint/Draw I & II

Offered: Each year

Course Description:

Successful completion of Art I is a pre-requisite for this course. Students will take the tools gained from the introductory level and improve upon them with more in-depth projects.

In Advanced Art, students expand their personal growth in the visual arts through the identification of specialized areas of interest explored through the use of traditional and contemporary media and techniques as students observe, create and speak, think read and write about the visual art in greater depth.

AP ART HISTORY

Offered: Each year

Course Description:

AP Art History covers the history of art and architecture from prehistoric times to today. Students learn to evaluate, contextualize, interpret, and compare works of art and architecture. The course also focuses on developing learners' understanding of artistic traditions. 

AP STUDIO ART

Offered: Every other year

Course Description:

In an AP Art and Design course, you’ll develop the skills that artists and designers use and create a portfolio of work you’ll submit for an AP score.

You’ll create a portfolio of college-level work and submit it for evaluation (instead of taking a year-end paper-and-pencil AP Exam). A qualifying portfolio score can earn you college credit and/or advanced placement.

Want to see examples of portfolio submissions? Check out the 2022 AP Art and Design Exhibit, which showcases outstanding artwork created by students for the May 2022 exam. .