Fine Arts - Visual Arts

(1.0 credit) 

In this introductory class students learn the language and processes requisite to understanding art while exploring these concepts in their own art-making. Students are positioned as practicing artists and will be guided through the process of creating aesthetically and conceptually successful artworks that fit into a contemporary arts context. Students work in a variety of media and techniques to create drawings, paintings, sculptures, prints, ceramic art, and graphic designs. Additionally, students learn about the art of diverse cultures and time periods.

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Incoming freshmen only, portfolio review required) 

Art Cubed, a more advanced version of Art I is open only to incoming freshmen, and is designed for the student who already exhibits a passion and talent in the visual arts. This class differs from Honors Art I in that all three art teachers will teach this class, leading advanced level projects in their area of expertise. In contrast to Honors Art I, a major component of the class is the 20-Hour Project, which is a self-directed, independent project that students create outside of class each semester.

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Honors Art I/Honors Art I Cubed) 

In this intermediate level studio class, students explore the creative possibilities of ceramics. Students create both sculptural and functional forms in clay, using hand-building and wheel throwing techniques. Creative play, material experimentation, and contemporary practices are encouraged.  A variety of glazing and decorating techniques will be taught, as well as alternative firing processes such as barrel and raku firing. 

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Honors Ceramics I) 

In this advanced level studio class, students continue to explore the creative possibilities of ceramics. Emphasis is on creating larger and more complex clay forms, using hand-building, casting, and wheel throwing techniques. Independent, self-directed projects are incorporated into the curriculum, as the students are encouraged to develop their individual conceptual focus and style. 

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Honors Ceramics II) 

This course is a continuation of processes and work begun in Studio Ceramics II, with more emphasis on independent, self-directed projects.

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Honors Art I/Honors Art I Cubed)

In this intermediate level class, students will explore basic design and communication concepts while learning to use the computer as an art and design-making tool. Students will learn to use professional graphic art applications like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. 

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Honors Digital Imaging I)

In this advanced level class, students will further explore the design and communication concepts begun in Digital Imaging I. Students will learn more advanced applications in using the computer as an art and design-making tool.  

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Honors Digital Imaging II)

In this advanced level class, students will further explore the design and communication concepts begun in Digital Imaging II. Students will learn more advanced applications in using the computer as an art and design-making tool.  

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Honors Art I/Honors Art I Cubed)

In this intermediate level studio course, students explore the creative possibilities of drawing and painting. Students work from observation as well as imagination and learn to make material and compositional choices to create meaning in a work of art.  Students work in a variety of techniques and media including pencil, charcoal, ink, watercolor, water-based oil paint and acrylic. 

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Honors Drawing and Painting I)

In this advanced level studio course, students further explore the creative possibilities of drawing and painting. Students work from observation as well as imagination and learn to make material and compositional choices to create meaning in a work of art.  Students work in a variety of techniques and media including pencil, charcoal, ink, watercolor, water-based oil paint and acrylic.

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Honors Drawing and Painting II)

This course is a continuation of processes and work begun in Studio Drawing and Painting II. Emphasis is placed on independent and self-motivated projects.

(1.0 credit, Prerequisite: Honors Art I/Honors Art I Cubed)

In this intermediate level studio class, students will explore the many ways of manipulating and working with one of the most prevalent materials in our lives, fibers. Students will create both functional and expressive forms by both constructing and manipulating natural and synthetic fibers in a variety of techniques. Techniques covered may include sewing, felting, weaving, knitting, etc.

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Honors Fiber Arts I)

In this advanced level studio class, students will further explore the many ways of manipulating and working with one of the most prevalent materials in our lives, fibers. Students will create both functional and expressive forms by both constructing and manipulating natural and synthetic fibers in a variety of techniques. Students will also have the option to further explore and occasionally work independently to develop on skills from Fibers I further. 

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Honors Fiber Arts II)

In this advanced level studio class, students will further explore the many ways of manipulating and working with one of the most prevalent materials in our lives, fibers. Students will create both functional and expressive forms by both constructing and manipulating natural and synthetic fibers in a variety of techniques. Students will also have the option to further explore and occasionally work independently to develop on skills from Fibers II further. 

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Honors Art I/Honors Art I Cubed) 

In this intermediate level studio class, students will explore form and space through the creation of sculptural objects, installations, and performance art.  Students will create both individual works and large scale collaborative pieces as they explore the relationship between form, media, and concept while working with a wide variety of sculptural materials and processes.  Creative play, material experimentation, and contemporary practices are encouraged.  

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Honors Sculpture I) 

In this advanced studio class, students further explore the creative possibilities of form and space through the creation of sculptural objects, installations, and performance art.  Students will create both individual works and large scale collaborative pieces as they continue to explore the relationship between form, media, and concept while working with a wide variety of sculptural materials and processes.  Creative play, material experimentation, and contemporary practices are encouraged, along with greater independence.  

(1.0 credit; Prerequisite: Honors Sculpture II)

This course is a continuation of processes and work begun in Honors Studio Sculpture II.  Students will create both individual works and large scale collaborative pieces as they continue their exploration of form and space through the creation of sculptural objects, installations, and performance art.  A major component of the class is the 20- Hour Project, which is a self-directed, independent project that students create outside of class each semester.