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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
FINE ARTS
VISION:
The art electives that are offered at the high school level allow any and all students to harness their creativity and problem-solving
skills. There is a wide range of classes offered from metals, ceramics, photography, painting, and more. Student opportunities
range from art appreciation to AP portfolio preparation suitable for art school admissions as well as careers in design fields.
Students have ample events to showcase their work in district art exhibits, Scholastics, National Art Honor Society, and more.
Drawing
Ceramics
Photo
Digital Art
Painting
Adv. Ceramics
Adv. Photo
Photography
Possible Pathways
Digital Art & Design
Adv. Ceramics
Digital Art & Design
Adv. Photo
AP Art
AP Art
AP Art
AP Art
600120 Art Foundations
Art Foundations is a 9-week course designed to familiarize students with art fundamentals and various art processes
through the exposure to different subjects and mediums of art. Students learn how one can create visual works that
express ideas and meanings. Students will grow in their understanding of art history, composition, color theory,
perspective, and other skills needed for successful visual communication. This class is appropriate for those individuals
interested in exploring beginning levels or building a foundation for further art studies.
Credit: .25
Prerequisite Courses: None
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
60032 Ceramics
Ceramics begins with assigned projects planned to expose students to basic techniques and studio procedures with clay.
Students learn several hand building methods, use of the potter’s wheel, as well as decorating and glazing techniques.
Individualized instruction allows students to work at their own pace and skill level. Students are encouraged to take this
course for repeat credit. At the advanced levels, students are encouraged to develop more advanced pieces and create an
artistic voice.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite Courses: None
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course may be repeated for credit
60042 Advanced Ceramics
Students will continue their work in Ceramics, with the choice of hand building or the Potter’s wheel, as they build their
skills and concepts in the medium of clay. Projects will grow in complexity and level of difficulty with an emphasis on
advanced craftsmanship. Students will be encouraged to develop pieces that show voice and originality.
Credit: .5
Prerequisite Courses: Ceramics
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course may be repeated for credit
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