Courses

DRAWING & PAINTING 802A

As a student in Drawing and Painting, you will create a portfolio demonstrating studio skills and the breadth of art in traditional, contemporary, and experimental forms. You will explore aesthetic possibilities in the abstract and representational. You will work with traditional and non-traditional materials within a variety of subject matter including still life, interiors, landscapes, cityscapes, and the portrait. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in DRAWING & PAINTING ADVANCED.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 9-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take DRAWING & PAINTING 802B

PREREQUISITE: None


DRAWING & PAINTING 802B

As a student in Drawing and Painting, you will create a portfolio demonstrating studio skills and the breadth of art in traditional, contemporary, and experimental forms. You will explore aesthetic possibilities in the abstract and representational. You will work with traditional and non-traditional materials within a variety of subject matter including still life, interiors, landscapes, cityscapes, and the portrait. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in DRAWING & PAINTING ADVANCED.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 9-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take DRAWING & PAINTING 802A

PREREQUISITE: None


DRAWING & PAINTING ADVANCED 803A

As a student in Drawing and Painting Advanced, you will create a portfolio of work demonstrating a developed aesthetic judgment and refined personal vision. You will explore mark making techniques through a range of preferred subject matter and media. Your efforts are concentrated on visual experimentation, conceptual sophistication, and imaginative solutions to drawing and painting design issues. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in DRAWING & PAINTING AP ART & DESIGN.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Laude GRADE: 10-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take DRAWING & PAINTING ADVANCED 803B

PREREQUISITE: Drawing & Painting or Instructor Approval


DRAWING & PAINTING ADVANCED 803B

As a student in Drawing and Painting Advanced, you will create a portfolio of work demonstrating a developed aesthetic judgment and refined personal vision. You will explore mark making techniques through a range of preferred subject matter and media. Your efforts are concentrated on visual experimentation, conceptual sophistication, and imaginative solutions to drawing and painting design issues. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in DRAWING & PAINTING AP ART & DESIGN.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Laude GRADE: 10-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take DRAWING & PAINTING ADVANCED 803A

PREREQUISITE: Drawing & Painting or Instructor Approval


DRAWING & PAINTING AP (Advanced Placement) ART & DESIGN 823A

As a student in AP Art and Design, you will create a self-directed portfolio of college-level work demonstrating visual evidence of drawing and painting skills with visual synthesis among materials, processes and ideas. The Drawing and Painting AP portfolio emphasizes mark-making and surface treatment using line, space, light, shade and composition. Your portfolio can be submitted to the AP College Board for evaluation. A score of 3 or greater will qualify for college credits and/or advanced placement.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Advanced Placement/Laude GRADE: 10-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take DRAWING & PAINTING AP 823B

PREREQUISITE: Instructor Approval


DRAWING & PAINTING AP (Advanced Placement) ART & DESIGN 823B

As a student in AP Art and Design, you will create a self-directed portfolio of college-level work demonstrating visual evidence of drawing and painting skills with visual synthesis among materials, processes and ideas. The Drawing and Painting AP portfolio emphasizes mark-making and surface treatment using line, space, light, shade and composition. Your portfolio can be submitted to the AP College Board for evaluation. A score of 3 or greater will qualify for college credits and/or advanced placement.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Advanced Placement/Laude GRADE: 10-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take DRAWING & PAINTING AP 823A

PREREQUISITE: Instructor Approval


2D ART & DESIGN 831A

As a student in 2D Art and Design, you will create a portfolio of work demonstrating the exploration of the elements and principles of design essential to the creation of impactful compositions. You will understand and apply the two-dimensional design concepts of figure/ground, scale/proportion, pattern, value, line, color, time and space. Your studio work will explore two-dimensional design through a range of preferred subject matter and media including watercolor, acrylic paint, pastels, collage and digital. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 2D AP ART & DESIGN.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 9-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 2D ART & DESIGN 831B

PREREQUISITE: None


2D ART & DESIGN 831B

As a student in 2D Art and Design, you will create a portfolio of work demonstrating the exploration of the elements and principles of design essential to the creation of impactful compositions. You will understand and apply the two-dimensional design concepts of figure/ground, scale/proportion, pattern, value, line, color, time and space. Your studio work will explore two-dimensional design through a range of preferred subject matter and media including watercolor, acrylic paint, pastels, collage and digital. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 2D AP ART & DESIGN.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 9-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 2D ART & DESIGN 831A

PREREQUISITE: None


2D CARTOONING & ILLUSTRATION 832A

As a student in 2D Cartooning & Illustration, you will create a portfolio of work communicating entertaining and effective narratives using words and pictures. You will explore the design concepts of picture plane and compositional layout through formats such as graphic novels, comic books, comic strips, anime and caricature. You will be encouraged to work with various media including drawing, painting, markers and digital programs with a tablet and stylus. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 2D AP ART & DESIGN.

COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 9-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 2D CARTOONING & ILLUSTRATION 832B

PREREQUISITE: None


2D CARTOONING & ILLUSTRATION 832B

As a student in 2D Cartooning & Illustration, you will create a portfolio of work communicating entertaining and effective narratives using words and pictures. You will explore the design concepts of picture plane and compositional layout through formats such as graphic novels, comic books, comic strips, anime and caricature. You will be encouraged to work with various media including drawing, painting, markers and digital programs with a tablet and stylus. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 2D AP ART & DESIGN.

COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 9-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 2D CARTOONING & ILLUSTRATION 832A

PREREQUISITE: None


2D DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 816A

As a student in 2D Digital Photography, you will create a portfolio of work demonstrating your skills as a visual communicator using the latest digital imaging programs. You will exploit the artistic potential of the digital media and employ traditional and alternative photographic field strategies and techniques. You will increase your creativity and technical competency as you utilize all aspects of your camera to compose impactful images. A digital camera can be provided if needed. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 2D DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 9-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 2D DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 816B

PREREQUISITE: None


2D DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 816B

As a student in 2D Digital Photography, you will create a portfolio of work demonstrating your skills as a visual communicator using the latest digital imaging programs. You will exploit the artistic potential of the digital media and employ traditional and alternative photographic field strategies and techniques. You will increase your creativity and technical competency as you utilize all aspects of your camera to compose impactful images. A digital camera can be provided if needed. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 2D DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 9-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 2D DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 816A

PREREQUISITE: None


2D DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED 817A

As a student in 2D Digital Photography Advanced, you will create a portfolio demonstrating a developed aesthetic judgement and refined personal vision. You will explore photography and digital manipulation techniques through a range of preferred subject matter. Your efforts will concentrate on visual experimentation, conceptual sophistication and imaginative solutions to two-dimensional design issues. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 2D AP ART & DESIGN.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Laude GRADE: 10-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 2D DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED 817B

PREREQUISITE: Digital Photography or Instructor Approval.


2D DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED 817B

As a student in 2D Digital Photography Advanced, you will create a portfolio demonstrating a developed aesthetic judgement and refined personal vision. You will explore photography and digital manipulation techniques through a range of preferred subject matter. Your efforts will concentrate on visual experimentation, conceptual sophistication and imaginative solutions to two-dimensional design issues. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 2D AP ART & DESIGN.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Laude GRADE: 10-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 2D DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED 817A

PREREQUISITE: Digital Photography or Instructor Approval.


2D DIGITAL VIDEO 818

As a student in Digital Video, you will create a playlist demonstrating all phases of pre-production, production and post-production. You will engage in storyboarding, scriptwriting, green screening, editing, sound design, lighting and directing. You will create video productions for a variety of purposes such as commercials, documentaries and music videos. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 2D DIGITAL VIDEO ADVANCED.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 9-12

PREREQUISITE: None


2D DIGITAL VIDEO ADVANCED 822

As a student in Digital Video Advanced, you will create a playlist demonstrating a personal interest in the theoretical, aesthetic and practical elements of digital video pre-production, production and post-production. You will apply advanced skills of storyboarding, scripting, directing, shooting, lighting and editing digital video production for a variety of preferred purposes and audiences. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 2D AP STUDIO ART & DESIGN.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 0.5 TYPE: Laude GRADE: 10-12

PREREQUISITE: Digital Video or Instructor approval.


2D AP (Advanced Placement) ART AND DESIGN 824A

As a student in AP Art and Design, you will create a self-directed portfolio of college-level work demonstrating visual evidence of 2D skills with visual synthesis among materials, processes and ideas. The 2D AP portfolio emphasizes the compositional design concepts of figure/ground, scale/proportion, pattern, value, line, color, time and space. Your portfolio cam be submitted to the AP College Board for evaluation. A score of 3 or greater will qualify for college credits and/or advanced placement.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Advanced Placement/Laude GRADE: 10-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 2D AP ART & DESIGN 823B

PREREQUISITE: Instructor Approval


2D AP (Advanced Placement) ART AND DESIGN 824B

As a student in AP Art and Design, you will create a self-directed portfolio of college-level work demonstrating visual evidence of 2D skills with visual synthesis among materials, processes and ideas. The 2D AP portfolio emphasizes the compositional design concepts of figure/ground, scale/proportion, pattern, value, line, color, time and space. Your portfolio can be submitted to the AP College Board for evaluation. A score of 3 or greater will qualify for college credits and/or advanced placement.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Advanced Placement/Laude GRADE: 10-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 2D AP ART & DESIGN 823A

PREREQUISITE: Instructor Approval


3D CERAMICS 806A

As a student in ceramics, you will create a portfolio of work demonstrating both the functional and sculptural ceramic traditions. You will learn how the physical characteristics of clay through hand construction techniques, the potter’s wheel and the press mold can contribute to the content of the work. You will engage in hands-on studio experiences exploring clay forming strategies, surface treatment techniques, stamping, relief carving, glazing and slip glazing. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 3D CERAMICS ADVANCED.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 9-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 3D CERAMICS 806B

PREREQUISITE: None


3D CERAMICS 806B

As a student in ceramics, you will create a portfolio of work demonstrating both the functional and sculptural ceramic traditions. You will learn how the physical characteristics of clay through hand construction techniques, the potter’s wheel and the press mold can contribute to the content of the work. You will engage in hands-on studio experiences exploring clay forming strategies, surface treatment techniques, stamping, relief carving, glazing and slip glazing. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 3D CERAMICS ADVANCED.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 9-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 3D CERAMICS 806A

PREREQUISITE: None


3D CERAMICS ADVANCED 807A

As a student in 3D Ceramics Advanced, you will create a portfolio of work demonstrating a developed aesthetic judgment and refined personal vision. You will continue to enhance your skills of hand construction, pottery wheel and slab construction through a range of personally preferred subject matter. Your efforts will concentrate on visual experimentation, conceptual sophistication and imaginative solutions to 3D design problems. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 3D AP ART & DESIGN


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Laude GRADE: 10-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 3D CERAMICS ADVANCED 807B

PREREQUISITE: Ceramics or Instructor Approval


3D CERAMICS ADVANCED 807B

As a student in 3D Ceramics Advanced, you will create a portfolio of work demonstrating a developed aesthetic judgment and refined personal vision. You will continue to enhance your skills of hand construction, pottery wheel and slab construction through a range of personally preferred subject matter. Your efforts will concentrate on visual experimentation, conceptual sophistication and imaginative solutions to 3D design problems. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 3D AP ART & DESIGN


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Laude GRADE: 10-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 3D CERAMICS ADVANCED 807A

PREREQUISITE: Ceramics or Instructor Approval


3D SCULPTURE 833A

As a student in 3D Sculpture, you will create a portfolio of work demonstrating a range of creative solutions to three-dimensional spatial issues. You will actively experiment with several media and differing strategies of constructing forms in space with respect to historical and cultural influences. You will carve, assemble, model, and fabricate using clay, cardboard, papier mache, wire, wood and found objects. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 3D SCULPTURE ADVANCED.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 9-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 3D SCULPTURE 833B

PREREQUISITE: None


3D SCULPTURE 833B

As a student in 3D Sculpture, you will create a portfolio of work demonstrating a range of creative solutions to three-dimensional spatial issues. You will actively experiment with several media and differing strategies of constructing forms in space with respect to historical and cultural influences. You will carve, assemble, model, and fabricate using clay, cardboard, papier mache, wire, wood and found objects. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 3D SCULPTURE ADVANCED.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Regular GRADE: 9-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 3D SCULPTURE 833A

PREREQUISITE: None


3D SCULPTURE ADVANCED 834A

As a student in 3d Sculpture Advanced, you will create a portfolio of work demonstrating a developed aesthetic judgement and refined personal vision. You will continue fabricating three-dimensional forms through a range of preferred subject matter and media. Your efforts are concentrated on visual experimentation, conceptual sophistication, and imaginative solutions to three-dimensional design issues. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 3D AP ART & DESIGN


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Laude GRADE: 10-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 3D SCULPTURE 834B

PREREQUISITE: Sculpture or Instructor Approval.


3D SCULPTURE ADVANCED 834B

As a student in 3d Sculpture Advanced, you will create a portfolio of work demonstrating a developed aesthetic judgement and refined personal vision. You will continue fabricating three-dimensional forms through a range of preferred subject matter and media. Your efforts are concentrated on visual experimentation, conceptual sophistication, and imaginative solutions to three-dimensional design issues. You are encouraged to continue your exploration in 3D AP ART & DESIGN


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Laude GRADE: 10-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 3D SCULPTURE 834A

PREREQUISITE: Sculpture or Instructor Approval.


3D AP (Advanced Placement) ART & DESIGN 825A

As a student in AP Art and Design, you will create a self-directed portfolio of college-level work demonstrating visual evidence of 3D skills with visual synthesis among materials, processes and ideas. The 3D AP portfolio emphasizes fabricating expressive, three-dimensional forms out of material substances that have mass and occupy actual space. Your portfolio can be submitted to the AP College Board from evaluation. A score of 3 or greater will qualify for college credits and/or advanced placement.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Advanced Placement/Laude GRADE: 10-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 3D AP ART & DESIGN 825B

PREREQUISITE: Instructor Approval.


3D AP (Advanced Placement) ART & DESIGN 825B

As a student in AP Art and Design, you will create a self-directed portfolio of college-level work demonstrating visual evidence of 3D skills with visual synthesis among materials, processes and ideas. The 3D AP portfolio emphasizes fabricating expressive, three-dimensional forms out of material substances that have mass and occupy actual space. Your portfolio can be submitted to the AP College Board from evaluation. A score of 3 or greater will qualify for college credits and/or advanced placement.


COURSE NOTE: Additional fees required.

CREDIT: 1.0 TYPE: Advanced Placement/Laude GRADE: 10-12

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 3D AP ART & DESIGN 825A

PREREQUISITE: Instructor Approval.

Art & Design Career Pathways:

For more information on career clusters see: http://www.careerclusters.org/16clusters.cfm

Comic Book Illustrator, Cartoon Illustrator, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer/Artist, Fashion Illustrator, Digital Illustrator, Web Animator/Illustrator

  • Design Media Concepts

  • Drawing & Painting

  • Illustration & Sequential Art

  • ADV Drawing & Painting

  • AP Studio Art

Graphic Designer, Fashion Designer, Industrial Designer, Interior Designer, Commercial Artist, Advertising Artist, Art Director, Typographer

  • Design Media Concepts

  • Drawing & Painting

  • Digital Photography

  • ADV Drawing & Painting

  • ADV Digital Photography

  • ADV Design Media Concepts

  • AP Studio Art

Fine Artist, Art Teacher, Art Conservationist, Art Critic, Art Therapist, Museum Curator, Gallery Owner/Curator, Exhibition Artist, Scenic Artist

  • Design Media Concepts

  • Drawing & Painting

  • ADV Drawing & Painting

  • AP Studio Art

Photographer, Photo Journalist, Photo Restoration Specialist, Cinematographer, Documentary Filmmaker, Director, Lighting/Sound Technician, Special Effects Designer, Animator, Cameraman, Film Editor, Art Director, Cinematographer

  • Design Media Concepts

  • Digital Photography

  • ADV Digital Photography

  • Digital Video

  • ADV Digital Video

Suggested Courses

For Freshman & Sophomores:

  • Design Media Concepts

  • Drawing & Painting

  • Digital Photography

  • Digital Video

  • Ceramics

  • Illustration & Sequential Art

Suggested Courses

For Juniors & Seniors:

  • ADV Drawing & Painting

  • ADV Digital Photography

  • ADV Ceramics

  • ADV Design Media Concepts

  • ADV Digital Video

  • Illustration & Sequential Art

  • AP Studio Art