Course List & Pre-Requisites

2D Art Foundations - Required for any 2D course

3D Art Foundations - Required for any 3D course

2D - Drawing - Drawing, printmaking, and mixed media

2D - Painting - Watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting

Advanced 3D Art - Metals, sculpture & glass

Beginning Ceramics - All clay!

Advanced Ceramics - More clay!

Hobbies & Crafts - Junior's and Seniors - lifelong hobbies (weaving, soap-making, string art, etc.)

Computer Art - Photoshop & Illustrator

Art Studio - Choice of 2D or 3D

AP Art - Choice of 2D, 3D, or drawing

All courses offered at SHS are broken into semesters, apart from AP Art. In order to take a higher level course the proper prerequisites must be taken.

Course Pre-Requisite

2D - Painting 2D Art Foundations

2D - Drawing 2D Art Foundations

Advanced 3D Art 3D Art Foundations

Advanced Ceramics Beginning Ceramics

Computer Art 2D Foundations and one other 2D course

Hobbies & Crafts You must be a Jr. or Sr.

Art Studio 2D or 3D Foundations and 2 other sem. of art

AP Art (3D, 2D, or Drawing) 2D or 3D Foundations and 2 other sem. of art

Descriptions

ArtCourses.pdf

2D Art Foundations

This course is for any student interested in learning the fundamentals of 2 dimensional art. This course assumes that everyone can and should learn basic artistic skills. Throughout the semester we will progress from the basics to more challenging subject matter and mediums. Students will be encouraged to try new tactics while learning problem solving and outside of the box thinking. Materials include graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, watercolor/acrylic paint, and printmaking.

2D - Painting

This course is for students who completed 2D Foundations and are interested in pursuing specific painting mediums/techniques even further. Within this course, we will explore watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and oil painting techniques while placing an emphasis on self-reflection, problem-solving, and peer critique(s).

2D - Drawing

This course is designed for students who completed 2D Foundations and are interested in diving deeper into the realm of drawing and mixed media works. Students will use advanced artistic processes that build off of the skills learned in the foundations course. Emphasis will be placed on brainstorming and exploration. Materials may include pastel, graphite, charcoal, ink, watercolor, acrylic, and printmaking supplies.

3D Art Foundations

This course is for any student interested in learning the fundamentals of 3 dimensional art. This course assumes that everyone can and should learn basic artistic skills. Throughout the semester we will progress from the basics to more challenging subject matter and mediums. Students will be encouraged to try new tactics while learning problem solving and outside of the box thinking. Materials include sculpture, fibers, metals, and glass.

Advanced 3D Art

For students who have completed 3-D foundations and are interested in furthering their understanding of Three Dimensional mediums. Course includes an emphasis on peer revision, brainstorming, and problem solving. Possible materials include metal, wood, cardboard, plaster, and more.

Beginning Ceramics

This course focuses on multiple ceramic processes including hand building and wheel throwing. Students will learn to create functional and nonfunctional pieces throughout the semester. Course includes an emphasis on individual/ self-reflection, peer critique, problem solving, goal setting, and revision.

Advanced Ceramics

This course is for students who have completed ceramics and wish to continue building their ceramic skills. Students will learn advanced techniques in hand-building as well as refine their techniques on the potter’s wheel. Course includes emphasis on individual/ self –reflection, peer critique, problem solving, goal setting, and revision.

Hobbies & Crafts

This course is designed for upperclassmen students who perhaps have never taken an art class before. Students will learn traditional crafts and hobbies with a modern twist that they will be able to continue outside the art classroom for years to come. Possible skills may include knitting, crocheting, beading and jewelry making, sewing, paper making, weaving, and calligraphy.

Computer Art

Computer art is a course designed for the digital artist. Students will learn the rigorous process of graphic design and photo manipulation by using a variety of techniques from hand drawing to digital painting. Computer programs used in this process include Adobe Photoshop and Adobe illustrator.

Art Studio

Art Studio is for individuals interested in creating a professional portfolio of artwork related to a particular style/subject/medium of their choosing. Students will become familiar with what art might look like in their futures by learning about time-management, self-motivation, and problem solving skills. This course may be repeated one time for elective credit.

AP Art (Drawing, 2D, or 3D

AP Art (2D, 3D, or Drawing) is a course for students interested in pursuing an art-related career in the future. With the opportunity to earn college credit, students engage in building a professional 2D, 3D, or drawing portfolio based on a concentration (focus) of their choosing. This is a full year course with portfolio submission happening in the spring (May) if students choose to submit.

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