The art program is designed to develop creative problem solving and studio skills in the visual arts at the highest possible level. Objectives relating to aesthetics, history and culture, and criticism are sequenced with regard for developmentally appropriate behavioral characteristics of the studio learner. All art courses satisfy the Fine Arts graduation requirement 

Elements of Art 

Credits: 5 

Course Length: Full Year

 Grade Level: 9 - 12 

This course introduces students to the elements of art and principles of design while developing drawing skills and painting techniques. Studio experiences in the classroom will give students opportunities to experience a variety of media (pencil, pen, ink, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, and tempera paint) while developing the student’s individual style and creative problem solving skills. Students will demonstrate their ability to respond, to analyze and to interpret their own artwork and the work of others through discussions, critiques, and writings. 

Art School Portfolio 

Credits: 5 

Course Length: Full Year 

Grade Level: 10 - 12 

Prerequisite: Elements of Art 

Create a first-class portfolio, or perfect your existing portfolio for presentation to college review committees. This intensive class will focus on developing observational and design skills in a variety of media in order to produce a varied portfolio that demonstrates technical skill as well as creativity and conceptual skills. Class is geared toward specific portfolio requirements and includes extensive one-on-one instruction, sketchbook development exercises, and short writing exercises about the art making process which will prepare students for the writing component of the application, and interview prep skills for art portfolio evaluations. 

Art School Portfolio II

Course Length: Full Year 

Grade Level: 11 - 12 

Prerequisite: Elements of Art