Studio in Art (1.0 Credits, 1 Year)
This is an introductory course designed to provide a foundation for any art advanced course as well as meet the art/music elective requirement for graduation. The emphasis of the course is a concentrated study of the elements and principles of design, using a wide range of media. Students must successfully complete this course in order to take any other advanced art course.
Studio in Drawing and Painting (1.0 Credits, 1 Year)
This is an advanced art course designed to develop recognition and skill in traditional fine art. A variety of drawing medium and experiences will be included in this in-depth exploration of line, value, color, and composition. Opaque and transparent painting medium will be explored in a variety of traditional and nontraditional applications. Students will need to be serious about their intent as the pace of the course may be demanding. Examples of some of the media explored include pencil, chalk, pastels, charcoal, watercolors, gouache, tempera, acrylics, oils, and mixed media.
Studio in Ceramics (0.5 Credits, 1/2 Year)
This is an advanced art course dealing with the various methods of pottery making from the simplest hand-built techniques to throwing on the potter’s wheel. Emphasis will be placed on design principles and the historic and cultural (Asian, European, and Native American) aspects of ceramics.
Studio in Graphic Arts (0.5 Credits, 1/2 Year)
This is an advanced art course that requires the prerequisite Studio in Art and basic computer knowledge and skills. Students will explore careers in graphic design, illustration, publications design and digital imagery. Students will sometimes be required to work independently outside of the classroom in one of the computer labs.