An introductory course designed to meet the needs of the student. Art principles are explained and class units explore their use. A variety of media is used including pencil, ink, watercolor, and paint. The work includes color theory, perspective, lettering, basic design, drawing, painting, and three-dimensional design.
An in-depth exploration of composition, watercolor, drawing, painting, graphics, and sculpture.
Students increase their skills through experimentation and research into the numerous media of art in a studio atmosphere. This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites : Art 1-2, Art 3-4, and teacher recommendation.
Advanced Placement Art is a studio class focused on preparation for the Board’s College Advanced Placement exam in General Art or Drawing. Students may take as many as two years of the studio class to prepare their portfolio with an emphasis on quality, concentration and breadth.
Students learn the basics of picture taking, film processing and making fine enlargements; and build a strong foundation for further work in photography (photojournalism, studio or industrial) by studying photo-theory, lighting techniques, darkroom practices, display fundamentals and photo-criticism
This is an introductory course to the visual arts which students will produce three-dimensional sculptures in a variety of media such as ceramics, woods, metals, and other materials. This course emphasizes the creative use of the elements of art and principles of design.
Prerequisite : Three-Dimensional Design 1-2
Students will increase their three-dimensional design skills through experimentation and research into a variety of advanced media applications. Knowledge and skills attained may lead to the opportunity, with instructor approval, to participate in the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program.