Courses
2DAP Studio 2D
AP Studio Drawing Advertising Design I, II, III Art 1 Art Design Drawing I, II, III Painting I, II Printmaking |
3D3D Design
AP Studio 3D Ceramics Crafts and Fibers Jewelry |
Advanced placementAP Art History
AP Studio 2D AP Studio 3D AP Studio Drawing |
historyAP Art History
Art Appreciation Art History Survey |
Course Descriptions
3D Design (Non AP) - Ever wanted to be a sculptor? In our entry level 3-dimensional design course you'll learn about and employ the materials, techniques, and tools used to create a variety of small sculptures.
Advertising/Design I, II, and III - Advertising and Graphic Design (Fundamentals, Intermediate and Advanced) is a course created out of two different but similar occupations. Advertising Design is a more strategic approach to problem solving…AND Graphic Design allows the more expressive journey of creating. Students use Adobe Creative Suite software to explore and create using both occupational forms. Each quarter of the year the students will tackle a different real-world challenge. The ultimate plan is for students to begin the program in 10th grade, giving them the opportunity to complete all three Advertising and Graphic Design courses.
AP Art History - AP Art History is an introductory college-level art history course. Students cultivate their understanding of art history through analyzing works of art and placing them in historical context as they explore concepts like culture and cultural interactions, theories and interpretations of art, the impact of materials, processes, and techniques on art and art making, and understanding purpose and audience in art historical analysis. (Source: College Board)
AP Studio 2D - AP 2-D Art and Design is an introductory college-level two-dimensional design course. Students refine and apply skills and ideas they develop throughout the course to produce two-dimensional art and design. (Source: College Board)
AP Studio 3D - AP 3-D Art and Design is an introductory college-level three-dimensional design course. Students refine and apply skills and ideas they develop throughout the course to produce three-dimensional art and design. (Source: College Board)
AP Studio Drawing - AP Drawing is an introductory college-level drawing course. Students refine and apply skills and ideas they develop throughout the course to produce drawings. (Source: College Board)
Art I - Designed for students outside the visual art magnet, Art 1 fosters an understanding of the visual arts through learning and applying the elements and principles of art and design. In this course students will use a wide range of media, process and techniques to create a variety of original artworks.
Art Appreciation - In this one-semester course we help non-art magnet students foster an appreciation for the visual arts through a variety of art-making hands-on activities, research and analysis.
Art Design - Welcome to the art magnet! In Art Design, newcomers to the art magnet develop a strong foundation by investigating the elements and principles of art and design, using sketchbooks to express and develop their ideas as young artists, and learning and applying the foundations of composition. Students gain exposure to a wide range of media, techniques and styles.
Art History Survey - Explore major artworks from prehistoric times until today. In our survey of art history, students will discuss themes, influences, and the impact art has had on society through discussion, research, presentation and writing.
Ceramics - In this full-year course, students create a variety of functional ceramic wares. Fashioned after post-secondary ceramics programs, students will dedicate one semester to hand-building processes including pinch forms, coil and slab. During second semester, students will experience the potter's wheel, creating wheel-thrown function pottery including cups, mugs, plates, bowls and lidded vessels. In addition, students use a variety of studio equipment, learn about electric kilns and electric kiln firing, and apply the basics of glazing.
Crafts and Fibers - a two-semester course designed to introduce students to decorative and applied art through the manipulation of fiber and fabric. Students will learn the materials and techniques of various cultures through loom weaving, coil weaving, silk painting and batik.
Drawing I, II and III - a cornerstone of visual art and our art department, our drawing courses span from the fundamentals of observational drawing to full-on self expression. As students progress through each course, they expand their knowledge of drawing tools and techniques while further developing their own voice and style.
Jewelry - In this yearlong course, students make rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings from fiber, metal, glass, ceramic and found objects. Students will experiment with jewelry making processes including knotting, bead and wire, cold forging, soldering, simple casting, glass fusing and enameling.
Painting I and II - Designed to introduce students to the art of painting. Students will explore a variety of techniques, media and styles; increasing in depth and breadth as they progress from course to course.
Printmaking - Printmaking is an art form that involves transferring an image from one surface to another. Examples include stamping, woodcut printing, screen printing, and cyanotype. If you ever smeared your handprint on a piece of paper or left a footprint in the snow, then you are already a printmaker!
Advertising/Design I, II, and III - Advertising and Graphic Design (Fundamentals, Intermediate and Advanced) is a course created out of two different but similar occupations. Advertising Design is a more strategic approach to problem solving…AND Graphic Design allows the more expressive journey of creating. Students use Adobe Creative Suite software to explore and create using both occupational forms. Each quarter of the year the students will tackle a different real-world challenge. The ultimate plan is for students to begin the program in 10th grade, giving them the opportunity to complete all three Advertising and Graphic Design courses.
AP Art History - AP Art History is an introductory college-level art history course. Students cultivate their understanding of art history through analyzing works of art and placing them in historical context as they explore concepts like culture and cultural interactions, theories and interpretations of art, the impact of materials, processes, and techniques on art and art making, and understanding purpose and audience in art historical analysis. (Source: College Board)
AP Studio 2D - AP 2-D Art and Design is an introductory college-level two-dimensional design course. Students refine and apply skills and ideas they develop throughout the course to produce two-dimensional art and design. (Source: College Board)
AP Studio 3D - AP 3-D Art and Design is an introductory college-level three-dimensional design course. Students refine and apply skills and ideas they develop throughout the course to produce three-dimensional art and design. (Source: College Board)
AP Studio Drawing - AP Drawing is an introductory college-level drawing course. Students refine and apply skills and ideas they develop throughout the course to produce drawings. (Source: College Board)
Art I - Designed for students outside the visual art magnet, Art 1 fosters an understanding of the visual arts through learning and applying the elements and principles of art and design. In this course students will use a wide range of media, process and techniques to create a variety of original artworks.
Art Appreciation - In this one-semester course we help non-art magnet students foster an appreciation for the visual arts through a variety of art-making hands-on activities, research and analysis.
Art Design - Welcome to the art magnet! In Art Design, newcomers to the art magnet develop a strong foundation by investigating the elements and principles of art and design, using sketchbooks to express and develop their ideas as young artists, and learning and applying the foundations of composition. Students gain exposure to a wide range of media, techniques and styles.
Art History Survey - Explore major artworks from prehistoric times until today. In our survey of art history, students will discuss themes, influences, and the impact art has had on society through discussion, research, presentation and writing.
Ceramics - In this full-year course, students create a variety of functional ceramic wares. Fashioned after post-secondary ceramics programs, students will dedicate one semester to hand-building processes including pinch forms, coil and slab. During second semester, students will experience the potter's wheel, creating wheel-thrown function pottery including cups, mugs, plates, bowls and lidded vessels. In addition, students use a variety of studio equipment, learn about electric kilns and electric kiln firing, and apply the basics of glazing.
Crafts and Fibers - a two-semester course designed to introduce students to decorative and applied art through the manipulation of fiber and fabric. Students will learn the materials and techniques of various cultures through loom weaving, coil weaving, silk painting and batik.
Drawing I, II and III - a cornerstone of visual art and our art department, our drawing courses span from the fundamentals of observational drawing to full-on self expression. As students progress through each course, they expand their knowledge of drawing tools and techniques while further developing their own voice and style.
Jewelry - In this yearlong course, students make rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings from fiber, metal, glass, ceramic and found objects. Students will experiment with jewelry making processes including knotting, bead and wire, cold forging, soldering, simple casting, glass fusing and enameling.
Painting I and II - Designed to introduce students to the art of painting. Students will explore a variety of techniques, media and styles; increasing in depth and breadth as they progress from course to course.
Printmaking - Printmaking is an art form that involves transferring an image from one surface to another. Examples include stamping, woodcut printing, screen printing, and cyanotype. If you ever smeared your handprint on a piece of paper or left a footprint in the snow, then you are already a printmaker!