Art 1Intro to Art

This survey class introduces a variety of media and perspectives in art that

will enable students to express themselves in a visually dynamic

manner and function in our image-oriented world. This is a prerequisite

course to most art classes.

Art 2Drawing and Painting

This class is designed for students to further explore drawing, painting

and printmaking. They will learn how to create interesting and dynamic

compositions through use of traditional media. This class will use art history as a way to discover and understand what makes an artist.

Art 3Advanced Art

This class is designed for serious art students to improve their technical and

visual communication skills. Assignments focus on drawing and composition in

various media. Art criticism, multicultural art, art history, aesthetic judgment, and problem solving are integral parts of art

student development. This course is recommended for highly motivated

students. There is a summer assignment with this class.

Art 3 Examples of Student WorkStudents in Art 3 will use their time in this course to develop their skills and techniques while creating a portfolio of work that showcases their style.

Art 4Advance Placement Portfolio

This one-year class for highly motivated and skilled art students emphasizes the

development of art portfolios for college/art school entrance and scholarship competitions. This class will prepare students to take the AP 2-D Design, AP Drawing and the 3-D AP Studio Art exam in May, which if passed, may grant

college credit at participating colleges. Students are advised that work time outside of

class time is required and students must be approved by the instructor before the end of the previous school year to register for this

course.

CraftsThis class is different from Art 1 and Art 2

in that there are more “hands on” art projects. Students will apply various

methods and techniques of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media

in unexpected ways. These skills will be combined so students can apply the visual

language of art to a wide variety of fun artworks. This class gives students

analytical and creative skills they can use all their lives.