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Art I, II, III

Art I:Full year, one credit Grades 9-12 Using the elements of art principles of design and creative problem-solving skills, students explore the technical processes of drawing, painting, graphics, and 3-D art forms. Art projects are kept in portfolios with student reflections on their working process and final products. This course is a prerequisite for Art II, III and Studio, AP.

Art II: Full year, one credit Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Art I or permission of Visual Arts Instructor This course builds on the concepts and techniques learned in Art I. Students learn advanced techniques in drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Students continue to research and relate works of major artists to their own work.

Art III: Full year, one credit Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Art II or permission of Visual Arts Instructor This course is intended for highly motivated students committed to serious study of studio art. The students will create a body of work that will include but is not limited to painting, drawing, graphics, and sculpture. Emphasis is placed on quality of work, concentration in a particular artistic concept, and breadth of expression.