This course introduces students to the basic concepts of art—"Drawing & Painting 101." Through a series of demonstrations followed by hands-on projects, students will create original artworks in a variety of media and styles, including graphite, colored pencil, pastel, acrylic, and watercolor. Composition, fundamentals of design, color theory, and questions such as "What is art?" will be explored. Sketchbooks are required. Prerequisite for all other art classes unless students pass a portfolio review and are exempt.

In this honors level course, students will further develop their skills and personal style through an
in-depth exploration of several mediums. Experimentation, originality, craftsmanship, and understanding of the formal design principles are stressed. In the second semester, students will be expected to work independently, and to design and execute their own projects with a minimum supervision by the instructor. Twice-monthly class critiques, written self-evaluations, and peer evaluations will help students develop a more critical understanding of their artwork. Grading is by portfolio. Sketchbook and out-of-class assignments are required. Prerequisite: Portfolio review or Visual Art Beginning.

In this honors level course, students are expected to work Independently at an advanced level, creating original artwork in their choice of media. Instruction Is on an Individual basis, although there will be some whole class assignments aimed at furthering painting, drawing, and compositional skills. Class critiques, written self-evaluations, and peer feedback will help students develop a more crucial understanding of their artwork. Grading is by portfolio. Sketchbook and out-of-class assignments are required. Prerequisite: Advanced Studio Art I.

This course is designed to address a broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Light and shade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, and illusion of depth are drawing issues that will be addressed.
A variety of mediums including mixed media, printmaking, observational and abstract drawing will be explored. It is expected that students enrolled in this course must prepare and submit a portfolio to the College Board for college credit approval. Prerequisite: Open to Juniors and Seniors with at least 2 credits of high school art. Instructor recommendation required.

This course incorporates 2D applications such as painting, collage, graphics, photography, and fibers. The focus of the course is on learning to create successful design in the student's chosen medium. Students are encouraged to be self motivated and work independently. The emphasis is on learning to understand art as an ongoing process of informed and critical decision making. It is expected that 2D Design students prepare and submit a portfolio to the College Board for college credit approval. Prerequisite: Open to Juniors and Seniors with at least 2 credits of high school art. Instructor recommendation required.

Students begin to develop their knowledge and technical abilities in three-dimensional design through the medium of clay and other sculptural materials. Various types of clay construction and glazing techniques are explored. Emphasis will be placed on technique, originality, planning and organizing three-dimensional compositions. Prerequisite: Visual Arts Beginning.

Students expand their knowledge and technical abilities in three-dimensional design through the medium of clay (hand building and/or wheel) and other sculptural materials (plaster, wood, wire, papier-mache, etc.). All types of construction, glaze formulation, and firing techniques are explored. Form and shape are stressed using materials appropriate to sculpting. Success at the honors level requires rigorous study, excellence in design and production, and extensive knowledge of a variety of art forms. Prerequisite: Sculpture/Ceramics—Intermediate.

This course focuses on 3D applications such as clay, wood, assemblage, relief, fibers, and in-the-round sculpture. Design concepts are explored as applied to sculpture. Students will create a portfolio showing proficiency in the two areas as defined by the College Board. It is expected that 2D Design students prepare and submit this portfolio to the College Board for college credit approval. AP 3D Design is for highly motivated students who are seriously interested in the study of art. Prerequisite: Open to Juniors and Seniors who have 2 credits of high school art—including Sculpture/Ceramics. Instructor recommendation required.

This college level course provides an in-depth history of both Western and non-Western art from the Paleolithic through the Modern period. It is covers the same material as an introductory college course in art history, and will cover architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within their historical and cultural contexts. In the course, students learn to look at works of art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to articulate what they see or experience. No prior exposure to art or art history is required. However, students who have done well in other courses in the humanities, such as history and literature, or in any of the studio arts are especially encouraged to enroll. Prerequisite: 10th-12th Grade