Course Description

Grades 9 - 12

As an entry level class, high school Art 1 provides an introduction to art through a multimedia experience. Students will learn and apply the elements and principles of art & design to produce creative projects that reflect their understanding of these concepts. Students will also be challenged to think independently, guiding their own learning, through a problem-solving approach.

Art I students will experience producing two & three-dimensional works. The course is structured around project-based major assignments, accompanied by supporting weekly minor assignments. Students will practice organizational strategies, collaborative skills, written and oral communication skills, ideation, reflection, & conceptual understanding by utilizing sketchbooks and other activities. Many of the strategies employed in these courses are designed to support life skills and core subject areas.

Pre-requisite: None! 

Students will averagely complete one major assignment every two weeks, in class. Each major assignment will be accompanied by 3-6 minor assignments. Students will earn one Fine Art Carnegie-unit for completing Art 1 with a score of 60 or better. 

After successfully completing Art 1 and with teacher approval, you may move on to: Art 2 Honors, Ceramics 1, Crafts, or AP Art History. 

Art Fee:

Students will be required to pay a $15 Art fee. This fee will be used to purchase supplies needed to create the projects within the course. This can be paid on Schoolbucks.

Supplies or Material(s) Needed: These supplies are for the students' own personal use. Only the student purchasing these items will be allowed to use them. They are meant to be kept in the student’s personal art drawer or inside of the student’s bookbag. I am requiring these basic supplies so that students may complete their homework or finish projects at home if needed. 

• Folder with Prongs

• Colored Pencils

• Pencil

• Eraser

• Pencil Sharpener

• Ruler