Visual Arts

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Year 1

Drawing I

Drawing I introduces students to the fundamentals of drawing. The course will cover various drawing skills, elements of art, principles of design, and a wide variety of media.

Painting

Students develop rendering skills in the handling of various painting tools and media, including acrylics, and watercolors. Fundamental principles of art are stressed through the study of traditional and contemporary painting styles.

Photography I

This course introduces students to the foundations of basic photography. Students will learn the principles and aesthetics of photography through the use of a single-lens reflex camera, black and white 35 mm roll film, darkroom processing techniques, and beginning digital concepts.

Year 2

Digital Photography

The course will guide students through photographing with a DSLR camera, digital image manipulation, use of Adobe programs, retouching and digital printing. Students will learn to understand color management and the digital workflow processes.

Drawing II

Drawing II will concentrate on creative interpretation of themes, advanced drawing techniques and a variety of media. The course emphasizes individual expression and development in diverse subjects, concepts and interpretation/analysis of ideas and aesthetic images.

Photography II

Students will be introduced to advanced black and white film photographic techniques and alternative photographic methods. Students will continue to develop & advance their talents and develop their own artistic style. Students will also be able to explore more advanced skills in digital photography.

Year 3

Drawing III

Drawing III is designed to prepare students for AP Studio Art. Students will work with complex projects, aesthetic issues, and inquiry ideas for creative growth.

Year 4

AP Studio Art

The AP Studio Art course is designed for advanced art students. The course will focus on investigation and development of AP Art Portfolio elements: Sustained Investigation, Written Evidence, and Selected Works. Students will work with a variety of techniques to create first year, college-level quality art works. This course provides an opportunity for advanced students to develop an art portfolio which may be submitted for college credit.