Welcome to the RHS Art Page!

We would love for you to join us! Below is information to help you select the right ART class for you!

Art Class Pathways

New students to high school ART can sign up for Art I or Art Appreciation. 

• Art 1 is a class which provides an overall view of the elements and principles of design while exploring art history, art criticism, and aesthetics.  Colored pencils, markers, acrylic paint, watercolor, and ceramic clay are just a few of the mediums that Art 1 students will have the opportunity to work with. This class has a focus on the making of art.

• Art Appreciation is the study and understanding of visual arts, including their historical and cultural contexts, and the elements and principles of design. This class has a focus on learning about art with some small art making projects.

You PASSED Art I?

Once a student has successfully passed Art 1, the student may choose Art 2, which is an extension of Art I, or a specialty media class such as: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics and Sculpture. Each class is a year in length and explores the media in a variety of subject matter. As your schedule allows, you may take more than one specialty media class at a time. 

For student in their 3rd and 4th year of art, AP Studio Art is offered which provides a year long class, preparing portfolios for submission to the College Board for college credit either in Drawing, 2-D Design or 3-D Design. You will need permission from your current art teacher to join one of these classes.

If you're unsure of the pathway to your next class, please reach out to your current art teacher.