Visual Arts Courses

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: None
Fee: Yes

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of visual art, including principles of design, elements of art, and a variety of 2D and 3D materials and techniques. Students will learn creative problem-solving, art terminology, art appreciation, and craftsmanship, to build a strong artistic foundation. After successfully passing Art I, students can move on to any Level I course. 

Credit: 1
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation suggested to ensure course readiness. Grade 10 enrollment requires teacher recommendation.
Fee: Yes

AP Art History is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester Art History Humanities college course. This course welcomes students into the global art world as active participants, engaging with diverse cultures and time periods as they research, discuss, read, and write about art, artists, art making, and responses to and interpretations of art. By investigating specific course content of 250 works of art from prehistory to the present, AP Art History invites students to discover artistic expression throughout history and from around the globe.

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Art I
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of clay. Students will explore ceramic techniques while learning essential terminology and processes. Emphasis will be placed on craftsmanship, design, and the relationship between form and function. Students will be encouraged to solve problems with critical thinking, and gain an appreciation of ceramic arts.

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Ceramics I
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to extend students’ understanding of clay through more techniques and greater emphasis on personal expression. Students will continue to develop hand-building and/or wheel-throwing skills, explore a wider variety of glazing and surface treatments, and study selected ceramic traditions and practices. Emphasis will be placed on craftsmanship, creativity, and the ability to make thoughtful design choices. Students will be encouraged to experiment, problem-solve, and begin creating pieces that reflect their own artistic interests and style.

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: 
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to build upon students’ knowledge of clay by refining technical skills and deepening conceptual understanding. Students will expand their use of hand-building and/or wheel techniques, and experiment with advanced glazing and surface design. Emphasis will be placed on craftsmanship, originality, and the development of a personal artistic voice. Students will be encouraged to take creative risks, solve problems with critical thinking, and create a body of work that demonstrates purpose and skill. This course is repeatable.

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Art I
Fee: Yes

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital art and graphic design, including basic software tools, design principles, and creative techniques. Using industry-standard illustration software, students will learn essential terminology and develop technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and visual communication strategies. 

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Digital Art and Design I
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to extend students’ skills in digital art and design while encouraging greater creative exploration. Students will continue to develop proficiency with industry-standard software, experiment with more advanced techniques, and create work that demonstrates thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and personal artistic voice. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving, observation, and refining visual communication strategies. 

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite:
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to build on students’ understanding of digital art and design by refining technical skills and expanding creative expression. Students will continue to develop advanced skills with industry-standard software, explore diverse techniques, and create original work that emphasizes craftsmanship, purposeful design, and personal artistic voice. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving, experimentation, and developing a cohesive body of work. This course is repeatable.

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Art I
Fee: Yes

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of drawing through a variety of media and approaches. Students will learn essential terminology, technical skills, and craftsmanship. Emphasis will be placed on creative problem-solving and composition skills as students build confidence in their visual communication. 

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Drawing I
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to build on students’ foundational drawing skills while introducing more complex techniques and approaches. Students will continue to develop observational skills, experiment with a wider range of materials, and explore concepts in composition and expression. Emphasis will be placed on creative problem-solving and design choices to develop a personal artistic voice. 

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: 
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to deepen students’ understanding of drawing through more advanced techniques and approaches. Students will continue to refine their technical skills by intentionally selecting materials and techniques to achieve sophisticated levels of artisanship. Emphasis will be placed on creative problem-solving and design choices as students create work that demonstrates originality, artistic voice, and purpose. This course is repeatable.

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Art I
Fee: Yes

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of jewelry design and metalsmithing. Students will learn essential terminology, tools, and techniques with an emphasis on metal fabrication. Students will also explore the significance of form and function in jewelry and metal arts while beginning to develop a deeper understanding of intention and style.

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Jewelry I
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to extend students’ skills in jewelry design and metalsmithing while encouraging greater personal expression. Students will continue to develop technical proficiency with metal fabrication, explore a wider variety of materials and techniques, and create work that demonstrates thoughtful design and creativity. Emphasis will be placed on craftsmanship, problem-solving, and developing artistic style.

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: 
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to build on students’ understanding of jewelry design and metalsmithing by refining technical skills and expanding creative expression. Students will continue to develop metal fabrication techniques, experiment with a variety of materials and processes, and create original work that emphasizes both function and personal artistic voice. Emphasis will be placed on craftsmanship, problem-solving, and thoughtful design. This course is repeatable.

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Art I
Fee: Yes

This computer-based art class introduces students to the creative world of digital animation and 3D modeling. Using industry-standard software, students will learn 3D design principles and texturing skills. Students will learn essential terminology and develop technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and visual communication strategies. 

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Modeling and Animation I
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to extend students’ skills in digital animation and 3D modeling while encouraging greater creative exploration. Students will continue to develop proficiency with industry-standard software, experiment with more advanced techniques, and create work that demonstrates thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and storytelling. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving, observation, and refining visual communication strategies. 

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite:
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to build on students’ understanding of digital animation and 3D modeling and animation by refining technical skills and expanding creative expression. Students will continue to develop advanced skills with industry-standard software, explore diverse techniques, and create original work that emphasizes craftsmanship, storytelling, and personal artistic voice. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving, experimentation, and developing a cohesive body of work. This course is repeatable.

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Art I
Fee: Yes

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of painting while working with a variety of materials and approaches. Students will learn essential terminology, technical skills, and craftsmanship. Emphasis will be placed on creative problem-solving and composition skills as students build confidence in their visual communication. 

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Painting I
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to extend students’ understanding of painting through more complex techniques and approaches. Students will continue to develop observational skills, experiment with a wider range of materials, and explore concepts in composition, color and personal expression. Emphasis will be placed on creative problem-solving and design choices to develop a personal artistic voice.

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: 
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to build on students’ understanding of painting through more advanced techniques and approaches. Students will continue to refine their technical skills by intentionally selecting materials and techniques to achieve an artistic vision and style. Emphasis will be placed on creative problem-solving and design choices as students create work that demonstrates originality, artistic voice, and purpose. This course is repeatable.

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Art I
Fee: Yes

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital photography. Students will learn the technical aspects of the camera and the exposure triangle (ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture). Composition and lighting will be emphasized. Students will gain experience post processing photographs with editing software.

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Photography I
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to extend students’ skills in photography while encouraging greater creative exploration. Students will continue to develop camera techniques, lighting, and post-processing skills, and begin to experiment with more complex approaches to composition and visual storytelling. Emphasis will be placed on craftsmanship, observation, and developing a stronger personal artistic voice. 

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: 
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to build on students’ understanding of photography by refining technical skills and expanding creative expression. Students will continue to develop camera operation, shooting techniques, lighting, and post-processing skills, while experimenting with creative approaches and visual storytelling. Emphasis will be placed on craftsmanship, purposeful design, and developing a personal artistic voice. This course is repeatable.

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Art I
Fee: Yes

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of sculpture through a variety of techniques, tools, and materials. Students will learn how to use a variety of materials with an emphasis on 3D design. 

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Sculpture I
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to extend students’ skills in sculpture while encouraging greater creative exploration. Students will continue to develop techniques with a variety of materials and tools, experiment with 3D design concepts, and create projects that reflect both craftsmanship and personal artistic voice. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving, observation, and thoughtful design choices. 

Credit: 1/2
Grades: 11, 12
Required Course
Prerequisite: 
Fee: Yes

This course is designed to build on students’ understanding of sculpture by refining technical skills and expanding creative expression. Students will continue to work with a variety of materials and processes, explore historical and contemporary influences, and create original projects that emphasize 3D design, craftsmanship, and personal artistic voice. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving, creative risk-taking, and developing a cohesive body of work. This course is repeatable.