Welcome to the High School Art Curriculum page. To view course descriptions and syllabi please scroll to the class name and click the subject.

Introduction to Art

This course is designed as an introduction to most of the other courses offered in the art program. Successful completion of this course is required for advancement to other art courses. In this course students will develop fundamental skills in th4e following areas: drawing, design, pottery, sculpture, painting, art history, and career opportunities in the field of art. Class projects, homework, tests, and participation will be used for evaluation. This course meets every day for one semester.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – ART – Intro to Art

Pottery

This course includes studio work in hand building and wheel throwing techniques. Hand built techniques of pinch, coil, and slab will be covered. Historical and cultural aspects of pottery will be discussed. Class projects, homework, tests, and participation will be used for evaluation. This course meets every day for one semester.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – ART – Pottery

Advanced Pottery

Students will utilize skills learned in Pottery to create multiple forms and implement advanced techniques in pottery. Explore current and historical methods of hand building, throwing, and mold making. Learn and implement advanced skills in ceramic building, forming, glazing. Demonstrate knowledge of previous and new techniques in ceramics in the creation of unique art forms. Make informed judgements by applying the four steps of art criticism to his or her artwork and the work of his or her peers.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – ART – Advanced Pottery

Drawing and Painting

This course offers an exploration of the various two-dimensional drawing and painting techniques and media including pencil, colored pencil, pastel, watercolor, and acrylic paint. Class projects, homework, and participation will be used for evaluation. This course meets every day for one semester.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – ART – Drawing & Painting

3D Design

In this class students will learn about the history and diversity of three dimensional art. Three dimensional art will encompass sculpture as well as crafts. Student will create a variety of three dimensional works using a variety of different techniques. Class projects, homework, tests, and participation will be used for evaluation. This course meets every day for one semester.

Course Syllabus – Coming soon!

Advanced Drawing and Painting

This course offers an emphasis of the various two-dimensional drawing and painting techniques and media including pencil, colored pencil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint at a more advanced level. Class projects, homework, and participation will be used for evaluation. This course meets every day for one semester.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – ART – Advanced Drawing & Painting

Advanced Studio

The primary purpose of this course is to give advanced art students the opportunity to explore individual ideas, develop skills, and build a solid diverse portfolio that could be used as a college entrance requirement. Students may elect to take this course for one or two semesters.

For college bound art students, it is recommended to take this course the second of their junior year, and the first semester of their senior year. This will allow time for portfolio development and refinement prior to submitting their portfolio to a university. This course will meet day for one or two semesters.

Course Syllabus – HS Syllabus – ART – AP Studio Art