Art Appreciation 

Credit: 1 credit 

This course is an introductory semester long course designed to increase knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts. Successful completion of this course will fulfill the fine art credit requirement. Students will interpret and evaluate works being introduced to the elements and principles of design. Students will participate in a variety of art applications to experience and better understand the process of creating art. Students will be required to keep an art journal. No prior experience in art is required. This course does not serve as a prerequisite for advanced art courses. 

Art I 

Credit: 1 credit 

This course is an introductory level class designed to teach students the basic skills needed for understanding and creating art. Successful completion of the class will provide the foundation for continued study in the visual arts. The curriculum is designed around the Elements of Art, Principles of Art, art history and technique development. Reading and writing are a part of this course. A sketch book and necessary supplies will be required. 

Art: Drawing 1

Prerequisite: Art 1 with a grade of 80 or higher 

Credit: 1 credit 

This course is offered to students who would like to further their study of visual art specifically with 2D drawing media. Students will continue to study art history and aesthetics. Exploring and creating using multiple types of drawing media will be the focus of the class. The basic supplies that students are required to have upon entering this course are a sketchbook, pencils, pens, and erasers. 

Art: Drawing 2

Prerequisite: Art: Drawing 1 with a grade of 80 or higher 

Credit: 1 credit

This course is offered to students who have taken Drawing and would like to continue their study of drawing media. In this course students will further develop their skills in drawing with emphasis on thematic content and building a cohesive body of work. The basic supplies that students are required to have upon entering this course are a sketchbook, pencils, pens, and erasers.

Sculpture 1

Prerequisites: Art 1 with a grade of 80 or higher 

Credit: 1 credit 

This art course focuses on art in its 3-Dimensional form. A variety of mediums will be explored, which may include textiles, ceramics, paper mache’, and wire sculpture. Students will participate in a wide range of experiences using additive or subtractive sculptural techniques designed to build artistic and creative confidence. Students will be required to work daily in a sketchbook to create various plans for each project.

Sculpture 2

Prerequisites: Sculpture 1 with a grade of 80 or higher 

Credit: 1 credit

This art course is a continuation of Sculpture 1. Students will continue to work with art in its 3-Dimensional form while expanding on the processes they learned prior. Students will improve on their use of media which will include textiles, ceramics, paper mache’, and wire sculpture. They will analyze other works of sculpture through discussion and critique, examining geometric, abstract and organic forms. Students will be required to work daily in a sketchbook to create various plans for each project. Students will create a digital portfolio of their work. The basic supplies that students are required to have upon entering this course are a sketchbook and pencil.

Art: Painting 

Prerequisite: Art 1 with a grade of 80 or higher 

Credit: 1 credit 

This course is offered to students who would like to further their study of visual art specifically with 2D painting media. Students will continue to study art history and aesthetics. The basic supplies that students are required to have upon entering this course are a sketchbook, pencils and erasers. 

Ceramics 1 

Prerequisite: Art 1 with a grade of 80 or higher 

Credit: 1 credit 

This course teaches students the skills for hand building and wheel-working used for shaping clay. Students will learn to use the potter's wheel to create both sculptural and functional forms. Students will also learn painting/glazing techniques, basic kiln operation, and develop an individual artistic style. 

Ceramics 2

Prerequisite: Ceramics 1  with a grade of 80 or higher 

Credit: 1 credit 

In this course, students will improve hand building and throwing techniques through the completing of assignments and projects that are technically challenging. Knowledge of glazing techniques is broadened, and students experiment with a variety of glazing techniques. Emphasis is also placed on aesthetic judgment and critique. Students will also continue their study of the cultural relevance and history of pottery. A production journal, portfolio, and an artistic statement are required for successful completion of this class.

Digital Arts 

Prerequisite: Art 1 with a passing grade of 80 

Credit: 1 credit 

This course provides an introduction to digital painting through the use of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Procreate. Students will learn the basics of the programs and onscreen painting. This class focuses on image manipulation and digital painting tools and how they translate traditional painting techniques to the computer. Exercises emphasize techniques that enhance students’ understanding of the Photoshop/Procreate interfaces, ability to visualize and sketch out compositions, control light and value, and create a representational image. The processes taught have direct applications to illustration, feature films, video games, graphic novels, etc. Additionally students learn about visual communication and how to expand their ability to communicate visual ideas to collaborators. 

Digital Photography 

Prerequisite: Art 1 with a grade of 80 or higher or Image Editing 

Credit: 1 credit 

Through lectures and hands-on experience, students will learn a basic understanding of the digital camera and its functions. An emphasis will be placed on manipulation of camera controls, exposure, shutter speed, lighting, and on-and-off camera flash. Students will also learn the basics of digital editing as well as some advanced techniques using Adobe Camera Raw and Adobe Photoshop. Students will gain a greater understanding of the Elements and Principles of Art as they pertain to Digital Photography. Previous experience with photography and the computer is beneficial but not required. A DSLR camera is not required but will allow greater freedom for the student to work outside of class and have more hands on time with the camera. Students will be expected to complete several assignments outside of class. 

Digital Photography 2

Prerequisite: Digital Photography with a grade of 80 or higher 

Credit: 1 credit 

This course allows students to expand on the skills that they developed in Digital Photography. Students will take a more experimental approach to photography through the use of lighting, editing, and printing techniques. Projects will be student centered and participants are expected to be highly motivated individuals. Work that is created through this course can be used towards an AP 2D portfolio.

AP Studio Art 2D Design 

Prerequisite: Art 1 and teacher approval 

Credit: 1 elective credit (fall) / 1 AP Fine art credit (spring) 

This course is for highly motivated students who are ready for a college-level art experience. The AP Program is sponsored by the College Board, and AP policies are determined by representatives of College Board member institutions throughout the country. The program allows colleges to evaluate and award student work by granting college level credit and/or placement. Students will demonstrate mastery through any two-dimensional medium or process, such as graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric-design, weaving, fashion design, fashion illustration, painting and printmaking. Students who primarily focus on photography as their medium will only participate the spring semester of this course.  Students will submit a portfolio as their AP examination in May. (2 semester course) 

AP Studio Art Drawing 

Prerequisite: Art 1 and teacher approval 

Credit: 1 elective credit (fall) / 1 AP Fine art credit (spring) 

This course is for highly motivated students who are ready for a college-level art experience. The AP Program is sponsored by the College Board, and AP policies are determined by representatives of College board member institutions throughout the country. The program allows colleges to evaluate and award student work by granting college-level credit and/or placement. Students will explore drawing issues including line quality, light and shade, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, the illusion of depth and mark-making through a variety of means, such as painting, printmaking, or mixed media. Students will submit a portfolio as their AP examination in May. (2 semester course )

AP Studio Art 3D Design 

Prerequisite: Art 3 and teacher approval 

Credit: 1 elective credit (fall) / 1 AP Fine art credit (spring) 

This course is for highly motivated students who are ready for a college-level art experience. The AP Program is sponsored by the College Board, and AP policies are determined by representatives of College Board member institutions throughout the country. The program allows colleges to evaluate and award student work by granting college-level credit and/or placement. Students will demonstrate mastery through any three-dimensional approach, such as figurative or non-figurative sculpture, architectural models, metal work, ceramics, glass work, installation, assemblage and 3-D fabric/fiber arts. Students will submit a portfolio as their AP examination in May. (2 semester course) 

AP Art History 

Prerequisite: Grades 10-12 

Credit: 1 elective credit (fall) / 1 AP Fine art credit (spring) 

The AP Art History course explores such topics as the nature of art, its uses, its meanings, art making and responses to art. Through investigation of diverse artistic traditions of cultures from prehistory to the present, the course fosters an in-depth and holistic understanding of the history of art from a global perspective. Students learn and apply skills of visual, contextual and comparative analysis to engage with a variety of art forms, constructing understanding of individual works and interconnections of art making processes and products throughout history. AP Art History is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college or university art history survey course. Reading and writing are a major part of this course. Students will take the AP exam in May.  (2 semester course)