Art Courses

Art I

               This is a beginning level art course designed to introduce students to the elements of art: line, shape, form, texture, space, value, color and the principles of design: balance, rhythm, movement, variety, pattern, unity, harmony. Students will be introduced to terminology associated with the elements of art and their applications in creating an artwork. Students will also be introduced to different art mediums such as pencil, charcoal, pencil color, pastel chalks, and scratchboard ($20 fee)

Art II

              This is a intermediate level art course designed to review and build on the student’s knowledge of the elements of art: line, shape, form, texture, space, value, color and the principles of design: balance, rhythm, movement, variety, pattern, unity, harmony. Students will be introduced to terminology associated with the elements of art and their applications in creating an artwork. Students will also be introduced to different art mediums such as ink wash, watercolors, tempera paint, acrylic paint, oil paint techniques, pen and ink techniques, and other various wet mediums. ($20 fee) 
Prerequisite: Art I Carnegie Unit: 1

Art III

               This is an intermediate level art course designed to review and build on the student’s knowledge of the elements of art: line, shape, form, texture, space, value, color and the principles of design: balance, rhythm, movement, variety, pattern, unity, harmony. Students will be introduced to terminology associated with the elements of art and their applications in creating an artwork. Students will also be introduced to different art mediums such as additive and subtractive sculpture, mosaic, montage, mobiles, ceramics and other three dimensional art forms ($20 fee) 
 Prerequisite: Art I Carnegie Unit: 1

Art IV

               This is an advanced level art class designed for students who have completed Art I, II, and III. This class is designed as an independent study where students will concentrate on a single medium or a single subject matter. Students will have to complete and submit a set number of completed projects each grading period. Students will be given criteria based on the subject matter an medium of their choice. This class will also incorporate independent research by the student on their medium or subject matter. (Supply cost will be based upon each individual student’s choice of medium)  Prerequisite: Art I Carnegie Unit: 1

          This course focuses on art appreciation theory and practice. An

           appreciation of art through the ages will be emphasized.
          Carnegie Unit: 1