Visual Art

Elective Art

This course offers a classical introduction to the basics of art. Drawing, designing, painting, and sculpting from "real life" gives each student a strong foundation. Students are encouraged to experiment with a variety of techniques, processes, and media in order to awaken imagination and creativity and to develop a well-rounded, self-confident artist.

Art history is blended with each project, spotlighting a master artist along with a contemporary artist, creating an impetus for the student to explore his environment and express himself visually with a distinctive individual style.

Prerequisite: None

Honors Art

This course, which is an extension of the middle school art classes, is designed for students who exhibit an interest in further developing their artistic voice as well as gaining a strong foundation in perceptual and design skills that may be applied in college level art, engineering, and computer science classes. Prior knowledge is extended through projects designed to engage each student's creativeness and demonstrate a direct relevance to his or her individuality.

Prerequisite: Instructor approval for 9th grade students

Studio Art AP

This course is offered to students who are contemplating careers in art-related fields as well as engineering and computer science. The class is structured for highly motivated students interested in college-level art work. Students must be willing to devote considerable time and effort into the study of art, including a minimum of six hours per week of outside work, and must attend two 45-minute after school art labs each month. Students must exhibit the self-discipline to work independently, follow a sequential curriculum structured for increasing quality, concentration, and breadth of their artistic voice.

Prerequisites: 1 credit of Honors Art or 2 credits of Elective Art, portfolio of six (minimum) college-level pieces and interview with art teacher