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Art

Requirement

Studio Art

Electives

  • Ceramics 1, 2, 3
  • Sculpture 1, 2, 3
  • Drawing and Painting 1, 2, 3


Course Offerings

Studio Art
1 Credit

Studio Art is an introductory level course designed for those who wish to pursue a career in art or to fulfill the graduation requirements. The principals and elements of design are introduced by exploring the various processes in drawing, illustration, painting, printmaking, ceramics, glass, sculpture, mixed media and folk art. Students will also be introduced to the history of art as well as contemporary artists and historical artists during each studio process. Visiting artists will introduce various techniques and discuss careers in the arts. Students will have a finished digital portfolio at the end of this course to showcase their progress.
 

Ceramics 1, 2, 3
1 Credit

For students in grades 10-12. Studio Art is a prerequisite. Ceramics is a year-long course in which students will explore various techniques and processes using clay. Handbuilding, wheel work and sculpture will be explored. Artists and careers will be introduced as well as building a mock “business plan” using a clay studio model. Students will have a finished digital portfolio at the end of this course to showcase their progress.
 

Sculpture 1, 2, 3
1 Credit

For students in grades 10-12. Studio Art is a prerequisite for Sculpture 1. This course is designed for the student who wants to work with a variety of three dimensional and some two-dimensional media. Processes are introduced and students will use a variety of problem solving techniques to make each sculpture relatable to the student. Technical applications and processes will be covered in clay, wood, steel, paper, paint, plastic and plaster. More advanced problems of form, space and dimension are dealt with in the more advanced levels. Students will have a finished digital portfolio at the end of this course to showcase their progress.
 

Drawing and Painting 1, 2, 3
1 Credit

For students in grades 10-12. Studio Art is a prerequisite for Drawing and Painting 1. Students will work in all facets of drawing and painting including a variety of media and supports. Pencil, charcoal, pen and ink processes will be explored during the first half of the year. In the second half of the year we will be exploring various painting techniques using a variety of mediums not limited to acrylic, watercolor, gouache and oil painting. The students will also explore printmaking techniques as well as mixed media. The students with more advanced placement will be working on individual projects. Students will have a finished digital portfolio at the end of this course to showcase their progress.
 

Digital Art and Design
1 Credit

Digital Art and Design is intended for 9th-12th grade students who are creative but not confident in, or intrigued with, traditional 2D and 3D mediums such as ceramics, sculpture, drawing and painting. This course introduces students to the principles of graphic design and visual communication. Emphasis will be placed on the design process using methods, strategies and techniques to create original student artwork.