Studio Art (.5 or 1 credit)

A foundation course and an introduction to the nature, function, and techniques of the visual arts.  Students taking this course will be given a variety of media such as: watercolors, pastels, and acrylics to explore in more depth discovering their own style. The projects throughout the

semester will have an emphasis on the elements and principles of art.

Sculpture (.5 or 1 credit)

In this course students will explore media used to create 3-dimensional art forms. Students will

be given 3-D design problems to solve by creating forms in sculpture using carving, construction,

assemblage, and modeling techniques. Emphasis will be placed on construction techniques and

craftsmanship as well as creative expression.

Drawing and Painting (.5 or 1 credit)

This course will provide the students with the beginning understanding of different drawing and

painting media, tools, techniques and styles rather than an in-depth study of one method.

Students will develop individual skills in many drawing media such as: pencil, charcoal, pastels,

ink, colored pencils, etc. Attention will be given to drawing from observation and grid method, the fundamentals of composition, and the development of personal style in drawing. Students will explore painting media including watercolors, acrylic, and tempera paint.

Mixed Medium (.5 or 1 credit)

In this course students will explore art as a process rather than a product. They will experiment

with a wide variety of materials and concepts. During long and short term assignments such as

altered books, collage, scrapbooking, acrylic collage paintings, etc students will reflect on topics

that relates to themselves and the world around them.

Portfolio (.5 credit)

This program will help the students who desire to pursue art as a major in college create a

portfolio. Through teacher supervision, students will develop responsibility for their own process

of creative development and individual initiative in a studio environment. With more advanced