Visual Arts

This course is designed for 9-11th grade students who are interested in an introductory course that leads to higher level 2-D art classes. In this class we will explore various 2-D mediums and techniques to build your personal portfolio. It is the prerequisite for Drawing and/or Painting.

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 9-11 Credit: Fine Arts Prerequisites: None Homework hours per week: None CADR

Course Fee: $20 - Financial Aid Available

Drawing - ART210

Drawing is a semester-long art course that goes in depth into building drawing skills and mark making, using mediums such as pencil, colored pencil, soft pastels and oil pastels, charcoal, and pen & ink.  Students will build on skills acquired in Art Essentials.

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: Fine Arts Prerequisites: Credit earned in Art Essentials Homework hours per week: 1-3 hours CADR Course Fee: $25 - Financial Aid Available

Painting - ART211

Painting is a semester-long art course that goes in depth into building painting skills, using mediums such as watercolor, oil pastels, Ink wash and acrylic paint.  Students will build on skills acquired in Art Essentials and further their understanding of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: Fine Arts Prerequisites: Art Essentials Homework hours per week: 1-3 hours CADR

Course Fee: $35 - Financial Aid Available

Ceramics 1 - ART200

This course is a one semester introductory class in basic clay handbuilding techniques. This class offers students an opportunity to make functional and aesthetically pleasing pottery while developing their own design abilities and skills. Students will learn the various methods of hand building with clay, including; modeling, pinching, slab construction and coil building. Students will also be introduced to glazing and other finishing techniques. Successfully passing this course allows students to enroll in Ceramics 2. There will be a $35.00 lab fee for this course which covers the cost of clay, glazes, and a personal set of ceramic tools for each student to use and keep.

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: Fine Arts Prerequisites: None Homework hours per week: None CADR

Course Fee: $35 - Financial Aid Available

Ceramics 2 - ART201

Ceramics 2 is for students who want to further develop their skills and techniques in hand building, sculpture and initial wheel throwing.  Objectives are similar to Ceramics 1 but craftsmanship, aesthetic and conceptual thinking are stressed at a higher degree of difficulty.  There will be a $40.00 lab fee for this course which will cover the cost of clay, glazes and firing processes. This course is repeatable for continued growth and for credit. 

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: Fine Arts Prerequisites: Credit earned in Ceramics 1 Homework hours per week: None CADR

Course Fee: $40 - Financial Aid Available

Advanced Art - ART203

An upper level art course designed for the student who wishes to further develop skills and techniques that were introduced in previous art courses. It is highly encouraged for any student intending to enroll in AP Art to successfully complete this course. Students will be continually encouraged to expand their creative ideas as well as their technical potential through medium exploration. There will be a $30 course fee for class art supplies.

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 10-12 Credit: Fine Arts Prerequisites: Credit Earned in Art Essentials AND Drawing and/or Painting

Homework hours per week: 1-2 hours CADR Course Fee: $30 - Financial Aid Available

AP 2D Art and Design - ART550/551

This course is a college-level course for self-motivated students who enjoy exploring “Visual Design” principles as applied to a two-dimensional surface. Students submit portfolios that contain images and brief writings to document their inquiry-guided investigation. Graphic design, painting, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, and additional mediums may be utilized in this portfolio. Students are expected to develop mastery in concept, composition, and execution of ideas. College Board standards will be used to evaluate artwork, as well as class participation, and the development of critiquing artwork. In addition to earning high school credit, students may receive advanced standing or college credit by taking the AP exam administered in May and earning a qualifying score. Optional review sessions might be offered outside of the school day for exam preparation. Instructor will provide details. This course is repeatable for credit.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 10-12 Credit: Fine Arts Prerequisites: Credit earned in Art Essentials and Drawing or Painting with Teacher Approval

Homework hours per week: 3 hours CADR Course Fee: $40 - Financial Aid Available

AP Drawing - ART552/553