1 year - 1 credit

Open to grades 9-12

A comprehensive foundation course in artmaking that focuses on the art and process of design.  Topics covered include graphic design concepts, product design, perspective drawing, model building, architectural drafting, and interior design. Course includes a wide variety of experiences and practice with multiple mediums.  Students are required to have a sketchbook and out of class work is expected. A comprehensive three-year technical drawing/design sequence is offered after completion.  This course fulfills the art/music requirement for graduation. 

1 credit, 1 semester - ½ credit,

Open to grades 9 - 12

This course is an introduction to clay construction with a focus on design. Instruction in hand construction is offered to acquaint the student with the characteristics and nature of the material and tools. Techniques such as pinch, coil, slap, mold and form building will be achieved. Full studio orientation, material information, production and completion of ceramic projects will be achieved. Can be followed by Ceramics B (advanced) for additional .5 credit.

1 semester - ½ credit

Open to Grades 9 - 12

This course is structured to provide the student with basic computer graphic literacy in art and design using iPad apps, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop software. Designing for communication is stressed along with the 3 main graphic design tools: typography, photography and illustration. Students will go through the design process with each project. A digital portfolio will be generated throughout the course.

1 year - 1 credit

Prerequisite - Drawing & Design for Production 1

Open to grades 10-12

This course is a continuation of DDP1.  Topics include scale conversions, working drawings, advanced mechanical drawing skills and design strategies. Units may include urban planning, architecture, interior design, and product design.

1 year - 1 credit

Prerequisite - Drawing for Design and Production 1 & 2)

Open to grades 11-12

This course further explores the design process and technical drawing with an advanced curriculum. An emphasis on architectural drafting allows for functional design using creativity. Floor plans and wall, stairs, window, fireplace, and foundation plans will be developed. Units on computerized drafting and design will be an integral part of this course.

1 year - 1 credit, 1 semester - ½ credit

Open to grades 9 - 12

Course offers the opportunity for students to explore photography and using image editing software to edit, adjust and/or create a work of art using the images taken. Focus of the course is on the photograph as a work of art, and creating images from these works. Point & Shoot cameras are provided, but students have the option to use their own SLR camera. Topics include: getting to know the functions of a digital camera, lighting, composition, exploring digital artist’s image, genre’s (portraits, landscapes, self-portraits, still life) and art styles. Course can be followed by Photography B (advanced) for additional .5 credit.

1 year - 1 credit

Prerequisite: Studio in Art OR  Studio in Media Art 

This course focuses on the refinement of composition, drawing and painting skills in a variety of mediums. Challenging projects that encompass a wide-range of subject matter (observation, photography, digital images, conceptual, etc) are assigned. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should have produced a body of work from which to create a quality portfolio. This course is recommended for students interested in acquiring art skills beyond the Studio in Art/Art History foundations. Students are required to have a sketchbook and out of class work is expected. 

Students in Drawing and Painting have the opportunity to have their final grade in the course weighted.  To achieve honors level, the student must independently complete extended, challenging assignments beyond those of the regular Drawing and Painting class.  Minimum final grades of 90 in the honors assignments and 87 in Drawing and Painting are required for honors credit.  The honors designation – if earned – will be placed on the student’s transcript at the end of the year.

1 year - 1 credit

Open to Grade 12 only

Prerequisite:  Teacher recommendation, Studio in Art OR Studio in Media Art OR DDP,  AND Drawing & Painting.

This course  is intended for the highly-motivated and accomplished art student who wishes to prepare a drawing portfolio that will fulfill the Advanced Placement Studio Art portfolio requirements. Challenging projects for each of the three sections of the portfolio will enable the student to demonstrate his/her artistic talent and proficiency through a variety of mediums representing a wide range of subject matter.  Because the student is working to earn possible college credit, the course is demanding and time-consuming and will require attention beyond classroom time. It should only be considered by ambitious and dedicated students who have developed a style and mastery of skills beyond the Studio in Art and Drawing/Painting classroom. Students do not need to have an interest in pursuing art in college to complete the course. See link to required portfolio information.