Two and three dimensional art production are included in this course. Basic design drawing, painting, and sculpture techniques will be explored. A concentration on the principles and elements of design, incorporated with art history, will be integrated into various art projects throughout the course.

This advanced art class expands upon the elements of art and the principles of design with continued exploration of basic art media and techniques, such as drawing, painting, graphic design, photography, ceramics, collage, printmaking and sculpture. This course is designed for the highly motivated art student. This course will consist of more in-depth study of art criticism, aesthetics, and art history. Students will develop an ability to talk about their work and the work of others in classroom critiques. Students are required to bring a sketchbook. Students will also have many opportunities to explore careers in the arts, as well as showcase their artwork in the community.

Students will study and work with basic techniques and materials in art. The elements of drawing will be studied in depth. Students will work in various drawing media using marker, colored pencil, oil pastel, and chalk pastel. Basic painting, printmaking, and sculpture will also be covered. A $40 Art fee required to cover consumable materials used.

This course will address, in increasing detail, the techniques and skills taught in Art I. Students will be required to think with increasing independence and creativity. Careers in art will also be discussed. A $40 Art fee is required to cover consumable materials used.

Artists at this level will be working individually with the teacher to create artwork in their areas of interest. Coursework will include both full class and some individual assignments. Students must be self-motivated and truly interested in Art. Emphasis will be placed on careers in art and career planning, art presentation and display and creation of successful portfolios. Students are required to show work in the spring Art Show. A $40 Art Fee is required to cover consumable materials used. 

Artists at this level will continue their individual work with the teacher to create artwork in their areas of interest. Coursework will include some full class and some individual assignments. Students must be self-motivated and truly interested in Art with aspirations to continue in the field after high school. Emphasis will be placed on careers in art and career planning, art presentation and display and creation of successful portfolios. Senior students are required to show work, expanding their high school career, in the spring Art Show. A $40 Art Fee is required to cover consumable materials used.

AP Studio Art is not based on a written exam; instead, students submit portfolios for evaluation at the end of the school year. AP Studio Art portfolios are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. AP work should be at a first-year college level and should reflect a sense of quality, concentration on a particular visual interest or problem, and the need for breadth of experience in the formal, technical and expressive means of the artist. This course is only for students who intend to submit an AP portfolio at the end of the year. A $80 Art fee required to cover consumable materials used, (it can be paid out throughout the year).

This course will build on basic art concepts using sculpture as the primary method for creating art. Various types of sculpture will be addressed including relief and 3D. Materials may include paper, found objects, clay, and wood. A $40 Art fee required to cover consumable materials used.

This course will address, in increasing detail, the techniques and skills taught in Sculpture I. Students will be required to think with increasing independence and creativity while engaging in challenging sculpture techniques. Students must be self-motivated and truly interested in Art. Materials may include found objects, clay, wood, mosaic, plaster, and wire.This course may be used as a pathway to Advanced Placement Art. A $40 Art fee required to cover consumable materials used.

This course will build on basic ceramic hand-building skills using clay as the primary method for creating art. Various hand building skills will be covered including pinch pot, coil building, slab, and a variety of surface textures and carving techniques. Students will explore a variety of surface treatments such as glazing, underglazing, acrylic painting and watercolor painting. This course may also build into throwing on the wheel. 

This course will provide hands-on experience including basic construction skills as well as faux painting. We will be working/creating the design for prom. Artists will be assigned class and individual assignments. Students must be self-motivated.