Art

This is a gateway foundation course designed to introduce students to a wide variety of art media through learning the elements of art and principles of design. The projects in this course will be both two and three-dimensional in nature and help students develop their skills and creative talents. Studio in Art students may continue in advanced level art courses, such as Drawing and Painting I and Fashion Illustration. This course meets the fine arts graduation requirement and satisfies prerequisites for advanced level art classes.

This is a gateway foundation course designed to introduce students to a wide variety of arts and crafts through learning the elements and principles of art. The projects created in this course will be three-dimensional in nature and help students develop their talents. This course will serve to guide students’ interests in the section of advanced level art courses that may include Studio in Pottery and Sculpture and Three Dimensional Design. This class is open to all students to meet their fine arts graduation requirement and satisfies prerequisites for advanced level art classes.

This is a gateway foundational course designed to explore how to solve visual literacy problems through graphic design, digital photography and filmmaking. All projects are based on the elements of art and principles of design. After Electronic Media, students may continue in Film I, Photography I or Graphic Arts I. This course satisfies the art/music requirement for graduation and prerequisites for advanced courses in Media Arts.

In this course, students will develop basic skills and techniques of drawing and painting with a variety of materials. They will develop creative problem-solving skills, review basic art theory, cover a study of western art history and begin preparation of a portfolio. Coursework includes a variety of short-term exercises, long-term projects and written assignments.

This is an advanced-level course that allows students to further their ability and understanding of two-dimensional art. This course focuses on the principles of design through the use of a variety of drawing and painting media. Students will develop a strong sense of design through project-based assignments that may include media such as graphite, oil pastel, colored pencil, chalk pastel and charcoal. Students will also develop painting skills and techniques using acrylic and tempera paints and inks. Students will explore the style of many artists throughout history and study topics like portraiture, landscapes and abstraction. 

This course is intended for students in grades 10-12 who are interested in exploring careers in the fashion industry. Students will study costume and fashion history, develop a fashion portfolio by drawing the human form, and study the techniques necessary to successfully depict costumes and fabrics on the fashion figure. After Fashion Illustration, students may continue in Advanced Fashion Illustration.

This course is intended for students who are interested in continuing exploring the fashion industry. Students will study costume and fashion history, finalize a fashion portfolio by creating original designs and study the techniques necessary to successfully depict costumes and fabrics on the fashion figure. Collaborative opportunities will be explored with the theater arts program and/or media arts programs. After Advanced Fashion Illustration, students may continue in Portfolio or Drawing and Painting I or II (in sequence).

This is a college-level course in which students will further explore creating art in two-dimensional forms. Students are expected to submit a drawing and two-dimensional design portfolio. Students create a portfolio of work to demonstrate the artistic skills and ideas they have developed, refined, and applied. In addition to developing a portfolio, students will be expected to photograph and catalogue images of their work, participate in critiques, keep an original sketchbook for developing ideas, and study artists, art movements and terminology.

Art Portfolio Development is for the serious art student interested in pursuing art in college. The course will concentrate on developing a professional art portfolio. Each person will have a portfolio ready to present for college admission at the end of the course. Observational drawing and experimental – as well as abstract – painting will be the main focus of the year. The final exam will consist of the finished portfolio, a resume, and artist statement and portfolio review.

This course is an introduction to Graphic Arts. Students in this course are exposed to a variety of creative and technical experiences used by professionals in the field. Informational, promotional as well as creative graphic context will be developed using a variety of software.

This course is an advanced Graphic Arts. Using prior knowledge from Graphic Arts I and Electronic Media, students will use industry standard Adobe Creative Suite software or similar web-based applications. (Photoshop/Photopea, Illustrator/Gravit, InDesign, After Effects, Character Animator and Adobe Animate.

Photography I is designed to elevate the quality of students’ photographs and provide a better understanding of the medium. This introductory course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of digital imaging. Students will take their own photos using DSLR cameras and edit their work in Photoshop. They will make aesthetic evaluations of work through critiques. Historic and contemporary achievements in photography will be examined in order to enrich student appreciation of the medium. Students will also explore how technology impacts current trends in the field.

Photography II reinforces the skills taught in Photography I. Students begin the year with a short review of the topics taught in Photography I. Students will continue to use DSLR cameras to take photographs in this course. Photography II focuses on enhancing Photoshop skills and creating a digital and printed portfolio. Critiques are an essential part of this course. This allows students the opportunity to deeply reflect and analyze a variety of art and grow as a 21^st century learner. Students will analyze both historical and contemporary photographs.

Students will create various forms of animation using hand-drawn flip books, stop motion animation, and various digital animation techniques. Students will learn the different steps of production from storyboarding, creating, and editing using many Adobe Creative Cloud programs including Animate, After Effects and Premiere. Students will compile their finished projects into a digital portfolio.

This advanced level course to introduce video production techniques. Students are exposed to a variety of creative and technical experiences used by professionals in the field. Content will include but is not limited to: video segment planning, recording and post-production camera shots and angles, tripod use, audio recording, special effects, rendering formats and copyright law.

Students are exposed to a variety of creative and technical experiences used by professionals in the field. Content will include but is not limited to: video segment planning, recording and post-production, camera shots and angles, tripod use, audio recording, special effects, rendering formats and copyright law.

This course will expand upon the skills and knowledge learned in Studio in Art: Crafts. Traditional craft forms and the art of making crafts have had a major resurgence in our society. Connections between art, crafts and other subject areas will be emphasized to reinforce learning in and outside the classroom. Students will work hands-on with a variety of mediums including, but not limited to, basketry, paper-making, book-binding, embroidery, ceramics, weaving, fabric art and various other traditional-turned-modern craft forms such as macramé, batik and creating natural pigments. Learning experiences include research and history as well as modern day applications of each craft form. 

This is a college-level course in which students will further explore creating art in three-dimensional forms. This includes, but is not limited to, weaving, basketry, pottery, sculpture and fabric sculpture. Upon completion of a portfolio to be submitted toward the end of the year, students may receive a college course credit with a passing grade of 3 or higher.

An introductory three-dimensional course designed to further studies in the elements of art and the principles of design, art history and the art of different cultures. Students explore ceramics and sculpture materials. Development of technical skills is emphasized. Evaluation includes quarterly independent written projects, midterm and final projects. Assessment may include art production, portfolio/process trail and essays or tests. 

An advanced course in three-dimensional studies. Students will refine technical skills of pottery techniques with the manipulation of clay and other sculpture materials. Evaluation includes quarterly independent projects, midterm and final projects. Assessment will be based upon art production, portfolio/ process trail and essays or tests.

IB SL Visual Art is a one year course that includes an additional, alternating lab class requirement. The course encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries.

IB HL 1 and 2 Visual Art include an additional, alternating lab class requirement. IB HL 1 Visual Art is the first year of a two-year sequence. IB HL 2  Visual Art is the second year of a two-year sequence.