Art Department

All art courses are discipline-based which means that in these courses you will not only be studying the production of art, but you will also learn three other co

mponents of discipline. You will study art history, critical analysis and aesthetics. Each will be tailored to the course being taught.

ART100 ART 1
Semester Course Grades 9-12 2.50 Credits

In this class, you will learn to draw or improve your drawing skills using a variety of lines, shapes, values, and techniques such as perspective. You will do basic design assignments, and learn the fundamentals of color through painting. In addition Art 1 includes the history of art where you will experience some of the underlying principles on which to base your artwork. Furthermore, it includes the study of aesthetics and criticism, which enables you to discuss your work with others. This is an experimental class for you to discover an interest, a career, or just another way of thinking and looking at things. Art 1 is not only an introduction to art, but also a foundation on which other art courses are built.

ART110 ART 2
Semester Course Grades 9-12 2.50 Credits

Prerequisite: Art 1.
Now that you understand the basics of creating art, you will explore a number of other art areas such as commercial art, sculpture and painting. In addition, you will be exploring more drawing in new media, and spend time improving your techniques by making art while studying style. Instead of an emphasis on a survey of art, however, here you will use art to communicate your ideas and feelings expanding upon technical information learned in Art 1. Painting, lettering, scratchboard, printing and cartoon design are but a few of the choices available to you within this course.

ART101 3-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 1
Semester Course Grades 10-12 2.50 Credits

Some students prefer to work in three-dimensional areas creating things that are round rather than flat. In this class, you will study common methods of making three-dimensional art in paper,
clay, wood, metal, fabric, plaster, and glass. You will also use non-traditional materials to create art and spend some time with experimental materials. You will study the history, aesthetics, and
criticism or evaluation of three-dimensional objects. Be aware that this class does include drawing. You will learn how to represent three dimensions on a flat drawing surface and be exposed to
concepts such as perspective.

ART210 ART STUDIO 1
Semester Course Grades 10-12 2.50 Credits

Art Studio 1 is an advanced course for the student who may want to pursue art in college or for the student who wants to continue in the art curriculum. All options are available for this course media wise. Oil or acrylic painting, printmaking and sculpture are just some of the many options available for individual pursuit.

ART220 ART STUDIO 2
Semester Course Grades 10-12 2.50 Credits

Art Studio 2 is an extension of Art Studio 1. The same course outline will apply with additional emphasis on individual interests as well as portfolio content for college.

ART230 CLAY-POTTERY 1
Semester Course Grades 9-12 2.50 Credits

Clay-Pottery 1 is an advanced course requiring much production and finished work. In this course, students can elect pottery or clay sculpture or both. Students will learn or refine basic hand building techniques, develop skills in wheel-thrown pottery, learn about glazing and basic clay sculptural techniques. You will also be introduced to the history of ceramics and techniques from other cultures.

ART240 CLAY-POTTERY 2
Semester Course Grades 9-12 2.50 Credits

Prerequisite: Clay-Pottery 1.
Using the basic skills you learned in Clay-Pottery 1; you will now spend time improving and refining your skills. You will choose a method of construction or technique to concentrate on. You will also be developing a variety of glazing techniques. This is a course that requires a disciplined and independent student.