This is an introductory course to the visual arts. The content covers a variety of concepts and drawing media, painting and color theory, three-dimensional design, pottery, calligraphy and techniques in perspective. This course is a prerequisite course for advanced art classes. It is expected that students gain skills and patience while also learning to process and describe artworks.
Printmaking is an intermediate course focusing on both drawing and carving skills as well as the printing process. Through a hands-on approach, this course introduces fundamental methods such as relief, intaglio, lithography, and screen printing. Students will delve into the creative process, learning design principles, mastering tools and materials, and cultivating a nuanced understanding of historical and contemporary printmaking practices. This course empowers students to express their creativity, develop technical skills, and build a portfolio of original prints, culminating in a showcase of their artistic journey.
Printmaking 1 Students
Printmaking 2 Honors Students
Ceramics is an intermediate sculpture course focusing exclusively in the clay medium. Students will discover the connection between sculpture and other art disciplines as they learn new techniques and create are exclusively in clay. Students will learn to create 3D forms using clay in a number of techniques and procedures and gain a further knowledge of the elements of art and principles of design. Students will use planning strategies/ sketches to develop ideas for creative 3-D works of art. And most importantly, they will grow and personally express themselves through works of art using clay.
Ceramics 2 Honors Students
Ceramics 3 Honors Students