Art & Design

E = Elective and the year student is eligible for the course

All art classes will include the relevant study of art history and contemporary artists and styles through teacher and student presentations, videos, internet research, field trips, and visits by guest artists. Sketchbook journals, self-evaluations, class critiques, student exhibits and a final portfolio presentation are an integral part of the course content. There is also a $20 lab fee per semester.

2D Art

Course #: 500 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course: None

This is an introductory course that is the foundation for the courses offered in the areas of two-dimensional art. 2D Art will focus on developing skills for problem solving, creativity, learning basic techniques in drawing and painting, and strengthening the right side of the brain. Students will discover the basics of design such as art elements and principles, color theory, composition, generating creative ideas, and expressing personal meaning. Students will create artwork using graphite, acrylic paint, collage, printmaking and graphic design concepts.

Advanced 2D Art

Course #: 501 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course: 2D Art

This course further develops the skills learned in 2D Art and may be taken more than once. Advanced 2D art is designed to challenge students to learn a variety of different art techniques while finding one’s own artistic style. Students will dive deeper into art techniques and concepts using watercolor paint, Prismacolored pencils, logo design and portrait collage, figure drawing and mixed media. Personal style and self-expression is emphasized while working in a variety of subject matter, such as, portraits, collage, figures, still-life, logo design, and landscapes.

2D Portfolio Development

Course #: 502 & 503 Length: 2 Trimesters Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1.0

Recommended Course: Two trimesters of 2D Art

Students will continue to gain experience and expertise in two-dimensional art and learn the essentials for seeing and techniques for stimulating creative solutions to a variety of artistic problems. Students will take teacher directed assignments and manipulate them into their own creative artwork. 2D Portfolio helps students master a large variety of techniques and gain a successful portfolio of artwork by the end of two trimesters. This is a great class to experiment and find one’s artistic and creative voice. Artwork made will be exhibited in multiple art shows and students will learn how to hang and display their own artwork.

Advanced Placement Studio Art—Drawing & 2D Design

Course #: 508 & 509 Length: 2 Trimesters Grade Level: 12 Credit: 1.0

Recommended Course: Four trimesters of 2D Art

AP Studio Art—Drawing and 2D Design is the final step into creating an art portfolio that can be submitted for college credit. This two trimester course is an individualized class in which students are challenged to come up with a theme or area of concentration to explore visually. Students can choose their area of concentration to be in drawing and painting, photography, and/or graphic design by using materials of interest to them. After taking this course students will be prepared to submit for AP Studio Art. Students will exhibit their own art show at least twice a year.

Pottery & Sculpture

Course #: 510 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course: None

In the pottery segment of this class, students will use both the potter’s wheel and hand-building techniques to create functional pottery that expresses personal meaning and style. Along with forming techniques, methods of finishing, glazing, and firing will also be learned. The basics of design such as elements and principles, color theory, and composition will be incorporated into a variety of sculptural methods using the cast, carved, modeled, and assembled techniques. Sculptural materials used to create ideas in three-dimensional form may include plaster, clay, wire, paper, cardboard, and found objects.

Object Design

Course #: 511 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course: None

Fine art that is also functional is the main component of this class, Creativity in design and production is emphasized as the student gains expertise in various methods of working with metals, glass, fiber and clay. Metal work may include casting rings, copper enameling, chain maille, coloring and etching. Fiber shall incorporate woven baskets using a variety of materials, altered books, and fiber bowls. Warm glass techniques may include fused glass and jewelry pieces.

Advanced Pottery & Sculpture

Course #: 512 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course: Pottery & Sculpture

This course is a continuation of skills and concepts learned in the entry level class. More advanced techniques will be introduced in all areas of pottery and sculpture as the students continue to develop their own personal style. Pottery methods include working on a long term project such as a set of dishes, or a tea ceremony. Sculptural methods may include working with the figure, conceptual sculpture, large 3D forms, and architecture. Students are encouraged to take this course more than once, in order to achieve a higher level of expertise.

Advanced Object Design

Course #: 513 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5

Recommended Course: Object Design

A variety of 3D materials will be used in order to design and create original objects with an emphasis on form and function. Expressing personal meaning is emphasized as you build on your knowledge of metals, glass, fibers and clay. Metalworking may include bezel making, stone setting, centrifuge casting in silver, and cloisonné. The glass component may include stained glass, enameled plates, dropped vases, a variety of flameworked beads, and blown bulbs. Fibers will be used to create batiks, Adire Cloth, reed and paper sculptures. Clay may be used to make mosaics, ceramic lamps, mythological vessels, clay buildings or living spaces. You may take this class more than once.

3D Portfolio

Course #: 514 & 515 Length: 2 Trimesters Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1.0

Recommended Course: Two trimesters of 3D art classes

This two trimester course is intended for artists who wish to gain expertise within the areas of pottery, sculpture, and object design. Students will be given a variety of problems to solve and create artwork that represents their artistic self. By the end of the class, students will create a 3D portfolio of their gained knowledge from experimenting and mastering a variety of 3D techniques. Those planning to continue in AP 3D design will be working on their breadth and narrowing down their use of materials. Artwork made will be exhibited in multiple art shows and students will learn how to hang and display their own artwork.

Advanced Placement Studio Art: 3D Design

Course #: 518 & 519 Length: 2 Trimesters Grade Level: 12 Credit: 1.0

Recommended Course: Four trimesters of 3D Art

AP Studio Art—3D Design is the final step into creating an art portfolio that can be submitted for college credit. This two trimester course is an individualized class in which students are challenged to come up with a theme or area of concentration to explore visually. Students can choose their area of concentration in pottery, art metals, glass, fiber arts and/or sculpture by using materials of interest to them. After taking this course students will be prepared to submit for AP Studio Art. This course offers a fantastic opportunity for students to experiment and define and express themselves visually. Students will exhibit their own art show at least twice a year to display their artwork to the community.