Course Credit: 1/2 credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: Students in this course learn the basics of the visual arts through the Elements and Principles of Design.  Hands-on activities include the use of charcoal, scratchboard, prisma pencil, oil pastel, tempera, watercolor and collage.  Work will be individualized to meet student ability levels and future intent.  Students will learn how to critique their assignments.

Prerequisite: None

Course Credit: 1/2 credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: Students will have the opportunity to experience a variety of media and the freedom to develop a personal style.  Acrylic painting, printmaking, surface design, relief sculpture, and mixed media will be explored.  Various art techniques, styles, and cultures will be incorporated in the projects. Students will expand their ideas as they learn new media.

Prerequisite: Intro. 2D Design I

Course Credit: 1/2, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: Students develop and express original ideas and experiences through a variety of drawing materials.  Class will offer in-depth study of drawing techniques and media while encouraging the development of a personal style.  Media will include graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, pastel, ink wash and mixed media.  The class is a studio course.  Some works may be generated through site visits.

Prerequisite: Intro. 2D Design I

Course Credit: 1/2 credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: Study of painting techniques and media while encouraging the development of a personal style.  Media will include acrylic, watercolor, dyes, gouache, and mixed media.  Students will express original ideas by developing solutions that utilize design and technical skills.

Prerequisite: Intro. 2D Design I

Course Credit: 1/2 credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: In-depth study of graphics and media used by professionals.  Media will include marker renderings, gouache, press-type, ink, watercolor, dyes, and colored pencil.  Students will study type, illustration, designing, advertising, and corporate identity.  There will be a unit using computers for designing and type.

Prerequisite: Intro. 2D Design I

Course Credit: 1/2 credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description:  In-depth study of printmaking processes and materials. Projects will include etching, block prints, mono-prints, and screen prints.  Students will work individually and in groups in a studio-like atmosphere.  Materials will include mixed-media.

Prerequisite:  Intro. 2D Design I.  Successful completion of Graphic Design would be helpful.

Course Credit: 1/2 credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description: There will be an in-depth study of printmaking and materials used. Projects will include etching, block prints, mono-prints, and screen prints.  Students will work individually and in groups.  The course will have a studio-like atmosphere.  Materials will include mixed media.

Prerequisite: Intro. 2D Design

Course Credit: 1/2 credit, 5 periods/week, one semester

Description:  This course is designed to teach the basics of wireworking.  Students will use different types of wire to construct free-standing relief and 3-D sculpture, mobiles, and ornaments.  Beads, glass, stones and shells will be used fro embellishment.

Prerequisite: None

Course Credit: 1 credit, 5 periods/week, full year (either semester may be taken for 1/2 credit)

Description: This course gives advanced students a chance to expand areas of interest and develop portfolios.  Students will plan a group of projects to complete each quarter.  Through self-directed investigation, these projects will enhance the curriculum currently being followed in other advanced sections, or be totally independent.  Students in grades 10 & 11, may also prepare for AP Studio Art by taking this class. 

Prerequisite: Intro. 2D Design and permission of instructor.

Course Credit: 1 credit, 5 periods/week, full year, weighted grade

Description: This is an accelerated art studio class that corresponds to the National Advanced Placement curriculum.  This course is intended to develop depth as well as breadth in the student portfolio.  College credit may be earned.  Work will include color theory, design, drawing, painting, relief and graphic design.  Students will also complete a series of projects that explore a theme.  There will be both in-class and homework assignments.  Professional slides will be required each year to assess progress and document work completed.  Students will be responsible for this process.  Students may prepare for this class by taking Studio Art in the 10th. or 11th. grade year and as many other art classes as possible. 

Prerequisite; Intro. 2D Design and permission of the instructor