Students will explore a variety of three-dimensional artmaking processes and techniques. In addition to ceramics, students will have the opportunity to create works of art using conventional and contemporary sculpture media. Creative problem-solving skills are developed as students discover how formal qualities and compositional devices are used to make aesthetic choices in artwork that communicates narrative. Writing, academic language, and critical thinking skills are developed through artist statements, critiques, and the close reading of artworks as text

This course focuses on portfolio development by refining three-dimensional artmaking skills and processes. Students will experiment with advanced forms of ceramics and sculpture techniques to communicate personal perceptions in original artworks. They will analyze how visual imagery influences understanding of and responses to the world. Students develop critical thinking skills when interpreting and evaluating drawing by synthesizing both technical and aesthetic characteristics of drawing. Writing, academic language, and critical thinking skills are developed through artist statements, critiques, and the close reading of artworks as text.

Students study the works of contemporary potters and sculptors in terms of form, finish, and conceptual statement. Students create a series of forms that reflect a common source or theme. They combine hand-made and wheel-thrown clay forms to create pottery or sculpture that reflects personal meaning. Writing and thinking skills are reinforced through journaling. Group critiques are conducted. Health hazards are reviewed.

Students will synthesize and adapt approaches to using three-dimensional media, techniques, and processes to develop a personal style and voice. They will present a personal exhibition and justify curatorial choices that communicate meaning. Students will discover how artists often work in collective studios and develop a collegial environment that thrives on giving and receiving constructive criticism. Students submit a portfolio of original work to meet the requirements for the AP Exam to demonstrate the competencies as identified by the College Board.

This course explores digital hardware and software platforms that reflect contemporary practices and industry standards to prepare for college and career. Students use the computer as a tool to create rastor- and vector-based artworks. Students discuss ethical and safety issues in the use of digital media as a tool for visual communication. Creative problem-solving skills are developed as students discover how formal qualities and compositional devices are used to make aesthetic choices in digital artwork that communicates narrative. Writing, academic language, and critical thinking skills are developed through artist statements, critiques, and the close reading of digital artworks as text.

This advanced level course provides opportunities to refine and master digital hardware and software platforms that reflect contemporary practices and industry standards to prepare for college and career. Students will experiment compositional structures, concepts, and artmaking approaches to communicate personal perceptions in original works. They will analyze how visual imagery influences understanding of and responses to the world. Students develop critical thinking skills when interpreting and evaluating digital artwork by synthesizing both technical and aesthetic characteristics of the media. Writing, academic language, and critical thinking skills are developed through artist statements, critiques, and the close reading of digital artworks as text.

Students create artworks that convey personal meaning using a variety of production processes, including drawing, painting, crafts, commercial art, printmaking, and sculpture. Historically significant examples of each art form, representing a variety of cultures, are investigated and represented in the creative production process. Students develop a context for understanding art as an aspect of human experience.

Students will develop observational drawing and rendering skills, while exploring a variety of media, tools, and techniques. In addition to drawing, students will have the opportunity to create works of art using conventional and contemporary two-dimensional studio media (e.g., painting, printmaking, collage). Creative problem-solving skills are developed as students discover how formal qualities and compositional devices are used to make aesthetic choices in artwork that communicates narrative. Writing, academic language, and critical-thinking skills are developed through artist statements, critiques, and the close reading of artworks as text.

Students continue building a portfolio of artwork and an art journal. Personal style emerges through the selection of media, subject matter and art forms used to solve visual problems. Reading assignments, group critiques, and visuals are used to help students develop an aesthetic vocabulary and an appreciation for art as an expression of human experience.

Students will synthesize and adapt approaches to using two-dimensional media, techniques, and processes to develop a personal style and voice. They will present a personal exhibition and justify curatorial choices that communicate meaning. Students will discover how artists often work in collective studios and develop a collegial environment that thrives on giving and receiving constructive criticism. Students submit a portfolio of original work to meet the requirements for the AP Exam to demonstrate the competencies as identified by the College Board. 

Students will synthesize and adapt approaches to using drawing media, techniques, and processes to develop a personal style and voice. They will present a personal exhibition and justify curatorial choices that communicate meaning. Students will discover how artists often work in collective studios and develop a collegial environment that thrives on giving and receiving constructive criticism. Students submit a portfolio of original work to meet the requirements for the AP Exam to demonstrate the competencies as identified by the College Board.

Students develop their aesthetic, imaginative, and creative faculties. Emphasis is on visual awareness, multicultural expression, and historical references. An expressive verbal and visual journal, demonstrating the interrelationship between the students personal research and studio work, is required by the standard-level IB Art and Design assessment.

Students continue to develop their aesthetic, imaginative, and creative faculties. Emphasis is on visual awareness and multicultural expressions as reflected in studio work. Students complete studio work and refine verbal and visual journals begun in IB Art and Design 1 to fulfill the requirements for the higher-level IB Visual Arts assessment.

Students will explore the fundamentals of photography (e.g. operating a camera, refining images, and printing photographs) that explore both traditional and contemporary practices and utilize tools that reflect industry standards in preparation for college and career. They will explore how to use formal qualities and compositional devices to make aesthetic choices that communicate narrative in a photograph. A collection of photographs will be selected and presented to communicate a theme or a personal narrative. Writing, academic language, and critical thinking skills are developed through artist statements, critiques, and the close reading of photographs as text.

This course focuses on portfolio development by refining skills and mastering the digital tools and technology needed to edit and manipulate photographs. In addition, students will experiment with traditional and contemporary forms of photography, compositional structures, concepts, art-making approaches to communicate personal perceptions in original works. They will analyze how visual imagery influences understanding of and responses to the world. Students develop critical thinking skills when interpreting and evaluating photographs by synthesizing both technical and aesthetic characteristics of the media. Writing, academic language, and critical thinking skills are developed through artist statements, critiques, and the close reading of artworks as text.