History, politics, society, religion, and technology are all influences that change artistic expression. This course explores these influences as well as media and art elements which artists use. Students learn terminology and basic styles, including technical elements to observe in all works of art. Activities include color mixing, color theory, basic drawing and painting methods. Students keep a sketch book and begin a digital portfolio of their major projects. 

Prerequisite: Art 1

Students will refine their understanding of the elements and principles of design through visual, verbal and written evaluations. They will produce artwork in a wide range of media and techniques and further their understanding of art history.

Prerequisite: Art 2 

In this course students will develop mastery in concept, composition and execution of 2D design.  Students will learn a variety of concepts and approaches and learn to demonstrate a range of abilities and versatility with technique, problem-solving and ideation.  The course will include group and individual student critiques and instructional conversations. Students will be required to create a portfolio that demonstrates college quality artwork throughout their sustained investigation.

Prerequisite - Art 3 Honors and teacher approval

In AP 2-D Art and Design, you’ll use the skills you learn in the course, and your own ideas, to create unique works of art. Throughout the course, you’ll develop an inquiry that guides artmaking through practice, experimentation, and revision of materials, processes, and ideas while demonstrating 2-D art and design skills through graphic design, sequential art, photography, collage, printmaking, illustration, industrial design, animation, game design, painting, fibers, and others. 

This art course deals with art in its 3-Dimensional form.  The emphasis in 3D art is to explore your creativity and to think outside the box.  A variety of mediums will be explored, which may include textiles, ceramics, wire sculpture, paper mache’ and more!   Students will participate in a wide range of experiences using additive or subtractive sculptural techniques designed to build artistic and creative confidence.  An appreciation for art from various cultures will be developed.  Projects are designed to teach thinking skills and to include useful art experiences such as color theory, so that no matter what vocation students pursue, the knowledge gained in this class will be of value to them. 

Prerequisite: Art: 3D Design 1

This is an introductory course in the basic techniques of creating pottery and other small-scale ceramic sculptures. Students will become familiar with clay and its many uses in form, function, and design. The course will also introduce students to the principles of ceramics, including the processes of hand building, glazing, and firing. Art history, with a focus on three-dimensional works, is also studied. Written tests, quizzes, a production journal, and a portfolio are required in this class.

Prerequisites: Art: Ceramics 1

This is an advanced course in the techniques of creating pottery and other small-scale ceramic sculptures. Students will become familiar with clay and its many uses in form, function, and design. The course will also expand students understanding of the principles of ceramics, including the processes of hand building, glazing, and firing. Art history, with a focus on three-dimensional works, is also studied. Written tests, quizzes, a production journal, and a portfolio are required in this class.

This course introduces students to contemporary media as an extension of the creative experience. Covered in this course are aesthetics, art criticism, art history, art making, media literacy and art expression. The course emphasizes the elements and principles of design in a manner that engages students. Students will learn how to take well composed photographs using digital cameras. Students will also be introduced to special editing software like Photoshop.

Prerequisite: Art Photography 1 and teacher approval

Students learn the elements of yearbook layout, including text writing, photography, computer-generated design, and production scheduling.  Students will work in class to develop and produce the school’s annual yearbook. Students are also responsible for raising funds to publish the annual by selling advertisements.

Prerequisite: Media Arts 1 and teacher approval

Students learn the elements of yearbook layout, including text writing, photography, computer-generated design, and production scheduling.  Students will work in class to develop and produce the school’s annual yearbook. Students are also responsible for raising funds to publish the annual by selling advertisements.

Prerequisite: Media Arts 2 and teacher approval

Students learn the elements of yearbook layout, including text writing, photography, computer-generated design, and production scheduling.  Students will work in class to develop and produce the school’s annual yearbook. Students are also responsible for raising funds to publish the annual by selling advertisements.

Prerequisite: Media Arts 3 and teacher approval

Students learn the elements of yearbook layout, including text writing, photography, computer-generated design, and production scheduling.  Students will work in class to develop and produce the school’s annual yearbook. Students are also responsible for raising funds to publish the annual by selling advertisements.