HS Fine Arts

During the first semester students will gain an understanding of how art influences the quality of everyday life. They will demonstrate awareness of forms and styles in art and describe how the elements and principles are used in art to make a personal statement. The second semester will enable students to develop fundamental skills using knowledge of 3D art and sculpture media, design processes and techniques. There is a $5.00 fee each semester for materials and supplies.

Continues to emphasize composition and creative visual design in mixed media, color theory, and critical thinking skills as the relationship between the elements and principles of art is studied. $15.00 fee for materials and supplies. Prerequisite: Art 2-D / 3-D Comprehensive

The purpose of this course is to enable students to recognize the properties, possibilities, and limitations of clay by creating functional and nonfunctional works of ceramics using basic hand building techniques. There is a fee each semester for materials and supplies

The purpose of this course is to enable students to recognize the properties, possibilities, and limitations of clay by creating functional and nonfunctional works of ceramics using basic hand building techniques. There is a fee each semester for materials and supplies

Includes an in-depth investigation into various two and/or three-dimensional materials and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the preparation and presentation of individual art portfolios as evidence of student’s growth and work. Students compete in juried art exhibits and shows on a local, state, national level. Students must have a signature from the Portfolio teacher before registering for the course. $15.00 fee for materials and supplies.