ART Art I 9 th, 10 th, 11 th and 12 th This hands-on class is for students who want to learn more about Art and Design while working with a lot of different mediums (colored pencils, papier mache, clay, etc.) Students will have an opportunity to develop their artistic ability by using the Elements and Principles of Art and Design while engaging in the four stages of art making: Concept, Composition, Craftsmanship and Critique. Learn more about basic techniques when creating both 2D and 3D projects; such as Portrait Drawings and Pop Art Sculptures Increase self-confidence and creativity. Develop a greater understanding and appreciation for art related topics. Art II This hands-on class is a great way for students to further develop skills related to the use of the Elements and Principles of Art and Design while engaging in the four stages of art making: Concept, Composition, Craftsmanship and Critique. Spend most of their class time creating 2D and 3D artwork, such as Illustrations and Fiber Sculptures. Apply new techniques and experiment with various art mediums, such as ink and oil pastel. Increase knowledge and appreciation for art related topics. Drawing In Drawing class, students will learn how to become a better and more confident artist by learning about and using a variety of drawing techniques. In addition, students will use different mediums to enhance their skills, such as oil pastels and charcoal. Demonstrate techniques relevant to the study of drawing, such as Gesture Drawings and Mixed Media. Gain inspiration and knowledge through examination of art history. Foster greater understanding and utilization of the Elements and Principles of Art and Design as well as compositional guidelines. Increase creativity and skill at each stage of art making: Concept, Composition, Craftsmanship and Critique.
Painting Painting class will help students develop personal artistic style, improve their compositional skills, and master the Elements and Principles of Art and Design while engaging in the four Create projects that employ advanced painting techniques, such as Impasto and Color Theory. Increase understanding, appreciation and advocacy for the visual arts through expansion of art history knowledge, art criticism and aesthetics. Assemble a body of artwork that exhibits creativity, personal artistic style and growth. Printmaking 10 th, 11 th and 12 th Printmaking is a fun, hands-on class where students will use basic drawing skills to help them learn about and perform a variety of printing techniques. Create projects that employ advanced techniques, such as Etching, Engraving and even Silk Screening T-Shirts. Reflect on and gain inspiration from art produced in various eras, cultures and art movements. Assemble a body of artwork that exhibits creativity, personal artistic style and growth. Further develop composition skills and success in using the Elements and Principles of Art and Design while engaging in the four stages of art making: Concept, Composition, Craftsmanship and Critique. Digital Photography 10 th, 11 th and 12 th Digital Photography is a great class for motivated individuals looking to expand on their current knowledge of photography. This course will cover everything from framing your subject, finding the most interesting angles, and even how to make your picture more exciting with Photoshop techniques. Learn how digital cameras work and learn more about the extra functions and features that are often overlooked. Demonstrate basic photo-enhancement skills with Adobe Photoshop and Web tools. Compile a portfolio of digital images that exhibits creativity, personal artistic style and growth. Improve composition skills through the use of the Elements and Principles of Art and Design while employing related content, such as Depth of Field.
Computer Graphic Design One of the most popular college majors and careers right now, Graphic Design is a digital way to create art and design. This class takes place in the Mac Lab and covers basic design principals including fonts, photos, layouts, and how to demand your viewers attention. Learn about and use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create their projects on the computer. Develop design skills by successfully making use of the Elements and Principles of Art and Design. Gain an understanding of the opportunities that Graphic Design has to offer as an art field. Advanced Computer Graphic Design 10 th, 11 th, 12th Prerequisite: Computer Graphic Design Advanced Computer Graphic Design is a course for students who excelled in Graphic Design. Students taking this course should have a clear understanding of design and how to use a computer to create their own unique projects. Use more advanced elements of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Create projects that exhibit creativity, problem solving and high-quality craftsmanship. Increase knowledge of industry relevant applications, trends, and topics. Develop a personal style within the realm of computer art and graphic design by advanced utilization of the Elements and Principles of Art and Design. Jewelry I Jewelry I is an introductory course for students who want to learn how to create their own unique jewelry. The class covers a variety of mediums (from copper metal to fused glass) and techniques so students have a basic understanding of the art of Jewelry making. Develop composition skills and success in using the Elements and Principles of Art and Expand knowledge of various time periods and cultures to create and inspire jewelry making. Create many different projects such as Copper Cuff bracelets, stone set band rings, and fused glass necklaces.
Jewelry II Prerequisite: Jewelry I Jewelry II expands on the knowledge that students gained in Jewelry I, to create more advanced designs and projects. This class takes a closer look at contemporary Jewelry and Metal artwork in our society. Further develop composition skills and success in using the Elements and Principles of Art and Design and understand the practicality of design while engaging in the four Create projects that employ various advanced techniques such as Copper Metal Etching, or creating Glass Beads. Expand knowledge of personal adornment and meaning from various time periods and cultures. Apply and further develop skills to construct multimedia jewelry by combining learned techniques. Ceramics I Ceramics I is a great class for students who like to work with their hands and get messy! This introductory course is focused on the basic skills of working with clay and using glaze to enhance their piece. Create projects that employ various techniques and tools, such as a throwing a bowl on the wheel and hand building various clay sculptures. Expand knowledge of art from various time periods, cultures, and style movements to create ceramics. Construct functional and non-functional ceramic art. Develop composition skills and success in using the Elements and Principles of Art and
Ceramics II Prerequisite: Ceramics I Ceramics II expands on the knowledge and skill that was learned in Ceramics I. Projects are slightly more open-ended which gives students an opportunity to push themselves creatively. In addition, students get more time to work on the wheel. Create projects that employ various techniques and tools, such as a teapot or container with a lid on the Potter s Wheel. Expand knowledge of functional vs. non-functional ceramics while learning advanced Potter s Wheel techniques. Further develop composition skills and success in using the Elements and Principles of Art and Design and understand the practicality of design while engaging in the four Sculpture I In Sculpture class, students will get to explore a wide variety of sculptural techniques and different mediums to create both large and small scaled sculptures. This class is geared toward students who like create things with their hands, work independently and in large or small groups. Create projects that employ a wider variety of media and techniques including modeling, molding, casting, and collaborative installation, such as Deconstructive Book Sculpture or Portrait Sculpture out of clear packing tape. Expand knowledge of origins and history of sculpture. Learn new techniques and use of various mediums including polymer clay, plaster, and found objects. Develop composition skills and success in using the Elements and Principles of Art and Collaborative & Community Art Teacher Consent The purpose of Collaborative & Community art is to give our advanced art students an entire course in which the student decides what project to do. The teacher is there to help with your technique and answer questions, but the student gets to choose what to do. In addition, students will learn how to create a college entrance portfolio to display their artwork. Collaborate with peers to create art and a sense of community. Increase your understanding, appreciation, and advocacy for the visual arts via museum or studio visits and artist chats. Enjoy the freedom of being able to develop your own projects. Assemble a body of artwork that exhibits creativity, personal artistic style and growth, and organize into a functional portfolio.