An introductory course that introduces students to a Fine Arts approach in creative problem solving and design. It is the prerequisite course to all of the department’s art electives. Students will be given the opportunity to explore and to experiment with a wide variety of art mediums and materials. The basic Elements & Principles of Design will be introduced through these art experiences: Two-dimensional design, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Three-dimensional design. See Units/Lessons

This course is designed to provide students with basic skills in drawing and painting, and sculpture with an emphasis on drawing from direct observation and experimenting with a variety of drawing and painting media. The student will be introduced to contour drawing, negative space, value portraiture, figurative and still life drawing. Background information in art history will be included in the course as it pertains to student projects. Museum field trips will be taken to enhance historical, cultural and aesthetic subjects studied in class. See Units/Lessons

This course refines and builds upon the drawing, painting, and sculpture techniques that were developed in Drawing and Painting I. Using their advanced skills, students will explore mediums such as oil paints, watercolors, and pastels. Background information in art history will be included in the course as it pertains to student projects. Museum field trips will be taken to enhance historical, cultural and aesthetic subjects studied in class. See Units/Lessons

This course is designed for students with a strong interest in exploring three-dimensional forms. It is a concentration in all basic clay techniques, beginning with hand building (slab, coil, and pinch) and progressing to wheel thrown forms. They will make various handbuilt pieces including mugs, vases and other functional and non-functional pieces. Decorative clay and glaze techniques will be developed. Projects will encourage individualized solutions and personal style. See Units/Lessons

This course is designed for advanced students with a strong interest in exploring three-dimensional forms. It is a concentration in all basic clay techniques, beginning with hand building (slab, coil, and pinch) and progressing to wheel thrown forms. They will make various handbuilt pieces including mugs, vases and other functional and non-functional pieces. Decorative clay and glaze techniques will be developed. Projects will encourage individualized solutions and personal style. See Units/Lessons