Art

Drawing I

Open to: All

Prerequisite: None

Duration/Credit: 1 semester / ½ credit

Level: Standard

If you have a passion for drawing or want to learn a new skill this is the course for you! In this foundational class you will learn all the basics of drawing and start to develop your own style.  This course is designed for students who have little or no experience with drawing.  This course is the prerequisite for other drawing courses and painting.

Drawing II

Open to: All

Prerequisite: Drawing I with a minimum of a 70

Duration/Credit: 1 semester / ½ credit

Level: Standard

 If you loved Drawing I will take this course next! This course will expand on the concepts covered in Drawing I. You will continue to hone your skills and move on to more complicated subjects. Portraiture, animals and anatomy will be topics we will be working on! 

Painting I

Open to: All

Prerequisite:  Drawing I

Duration/Credit: 1 semester / ½ credit

Level: Standard

For all the aspiring Bob Ross's, you will learn color theory and basic paint application. Explore new media and flex your creative muscles. Discover the joy of painting! We will be covering a range of topics. Students in this course must be able to maintain a high level of productivity and motivation. 

Painting II

Open to: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

Prerequisite:  Painting I

Duration/Credit: 1 semester / ½ credit

Level: Standard

This course is for the people who love Painting I. Now that you have the skills that you need to create a beautiful painting you can let your creativity run wild! Each assignment will present a new theme for you. This course will help you build a portfolio needed to attend art/design school. 

Ceramics I

Open to: All

Prerequisite: None

Duration/Credit: 1 semester / ½ credit

Level: Standard

Ready to play with clay? Ceramics is a great studio course that teaches you the basics of handbuilding. This course is designed for those who have little or no experience working with clay. You can create a gift for loved ones or create items that you will enjoy yourself. There is something for everyone in this course! 

Ceramics II

Open to: All

Prerequisite: Ceramics I

Duration/Credit: 1 semester / ½ credit

Level: Standard

Ceramics II will introduce you to even more fun projects to take home. You can build on previous skills and learn new methods of glazing and experimentation. Alternative methods of surface decoration and glazing will also be covered. 

Art Appreciation

Open to: All

Prerequisite: None

Duration/Credit: 1 semester / ½ credit

Level: Standard

In this course, we take a deep dive into how humans have created art throughout history. You will learn about the earliest works all the way through the ancient world.This is the best way to explore Art History. The best part of this course is the hands-on activities you get to do! 

Advanced Art

Open to: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

Prerequisite: Drawing I & II, Teacher Recommendation

Duration/Credit: 1 semester / ½ credit

Level: Honors

This is for students who have successfully completed Drawing I and II. Advanced Art is an extensive course that focuses on developing a portfolio for admission to art school. Now that you have mastered the basic skills you get to have fun and be creative. Students will receive 1:1 guidance and support while developing their portfolios.