Fine & Visual Arts

Art

Level I, II, III, and IV

Welcome to Visual Arts at Tucker! We offer a selection of art courses that allow for all students to learn about and develop skills in art, craft, and design. From the traditional Art 1- Art 4 courses, to Crafts, Digital Media, Ceramics, and AP Art and Design, students are sure to find a visual arts course that challenges and inspires them to grow and develop an understanding and appreciation for the visual arts. Through these courses, students grow a wide variety of skills including planning, developing, revising, reflecting upon, and presenting unique and personal works of art and design. Learn more here!

Ceramics I

• Techniques emphasized: hand-building, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing

• Explore the role of ceramics in art history and various cultures

• Understand the aesthetics and criticism relating to ceramics

Crafts/Foundations of Ceramics Art

• Work with clay and ceramics techniques Develop an appreciation for methods

• Use elements and principles in ceramics

• Learn the history of ceramics

Digital Media Art Design I

• Creatively use computer software and peripherals

• Study the history of computer art, graphics, fine art, art history, aesthetics and criticism

• Apply the elements and principles of design to digital images. Maintain a portfolio

Directed Independent Study

• Complete research based on previous art experiences. Maintain a portfolio

• Correlate art history with art projects related to major area of interest

• Develop self-directed project that is specialized, experimental and researched

AP Studio Art Draw

• For students who are highly motivated and committed to the serious study of art

• Engage in artistic study and production based on excellence and personal interest

• Develop works that are specialized, experimental and research-based

• Produce required portfolio for the AP Studio Drawing exam for potential college credit