Art

Introduction to Art
.5 credit
9, 10, 11, 12

This course is designed as a beginning art class for students wishing to pursue upper level art courses as well as fulfill their art requirement. Students will be introduced to the elements of art and principles of design while developing drawing skills & techniques. Studio experience in the classroom will give students opportunities to experience a variety of media while developing individual style and creative problem solving skills. Students will demonstrate their ability to respond, to analyze and to interpret their own artwork and the work of others through discussions, critiques and writings. (Course may only be taken once)

Intermediate Art
.5 credit
9, 10, 11, 12

In this course students will build upon their knowledge and skills to create a greater depth of understanding of art and application of the elements of art and principles of design to their work in a variety of media. Studio experiences include drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture & mixed media. Students will demonstrate their ability to respond, to analyze & to interpret their own artwork and the work of others through discussions, critiques and writings. Prerequisite: Introduction to Art (Course may be taken twice)

Advanced Art
.5 credit
10, 11, 12

This course is designed for the highly motivated art students. In this course students are expected to become independent thinkers and to apply their knowledge of the elements & principles to their work (everything that happens on a 2D or 3D surface, regardless of media). Students will demonstrate their ability to respond, to analyze & to interpret their own artwork and the work of others through discussions, critiques and writings. Prerequisite: Introduction to Art/ Intermediate Art (x2) (Course can be taken multiple times)