CLASSES (ALTERNATE WITH ENROLLMENT)
All of the classes below are semester classes with the exception of Art Thesis which is a year long course.
INTRO TO ART- The 2D unit teaches drawing, art elements and principles, color theory and printmaking. Other forms of art will be explored using a variety of media and techniques. Students must earn 'C' or above to continue on to other art classes listed below.
DRAWING I- This course will teach basic drawing skills using a variety of media, techniques, and processes.
DRAWING II- This course builds on drawing skills with greater emphasis on handling materials, exploration of technique, organization of composition and further development of artistic awareness.
DRAWING III- This course will refine drawing skills with more emphasis on handling materials, exploration of technique, and compositional theories. Students will develop a personal style and begin to create a portfolio.
PAINTING I- This course will teach basic painting skills using a variety of media, techniques, and processes.
PAINTING II- This course builds on painting skills with greater emphasis on handling materials, exploration of technique, organization of composition and further development of artistic awareness.
CERAMICS I- This course is an introduction to wheel thrown and hand built processes in clay.
SCULPTURE I - This course will look at a variety of sculptural materials and processes to create 3-dimensional works of art.
SCULPTURE II- This course will build on knowledge of three-dimensional sculptural processes and materials. Students will express their artistic style through a wide range of thought provoking projects.
ART THESIS- The Art Thesis course is designed for the highly motivated senior art student who desires an opportunity to explore, at an accelerated pace, a variety of media while expressing their artistic voice. There is an emphasis on Art History and preparation for studying art at the post secondary level. Students are required to develop a complete portfolio.
INTRO TO ART- The 2D unit teaches drawing, art elements and principles, color theory and printmaking. Other forms of art will be explored using a variety of media and techniques. Students must earn 'C' or above to continue on to other art classes listed below.
DRAWING I- This course will teach basic drawing skills using a variety of media, techniques, and processes.
DRAWING II- This course builds on drawing skills with greater emphasis on handling materials, exploration of technique, organization of composition and further development of artistic awareness.
DRAWING III- This course will refine drawing skills with more emphasis on handling materials, exploration of technique, and compositional theories. Students will develop a personal style and begin to create a portfolio.
PAINTING I- This course will teach basic painting skills using a variety of media, techniques, and processes.
PAINTING II- This course builds on painting skills with greater emphasis on handling materials, exploration of technique, organization of composition and further development of artistic awareness.
CERAMICS I- This course is an introduction to wheel thrown and hand built processes in clay.
SCULPTURE I - This course will look at a variety of sculptural materials and processes to create 3-dimensional works of art.
SCULPTURE II- This course will build on knowledge of three-dimensional sculptural processes and materials. Students will express their artistic style through a wide range of thought provoking projects.
ART THESIS- The Art Thesis course is designed for the highly motivated senior art student who desires an opportunity to explore, at an accelerated pace, a variety of media while expressing their artistic voice. There is an emphasis on Art History and preparation for studying art at the post secondary level. Students are required to develop a complete portfolio.