Art I - IV, AP, IB Art I is designed for the begning art students and focuses on building a strong drawing foundation through the use of various mediums. The student is exposed to computer art, art history, criticism and societal meaning through their many projects and mastery of the basics. Art II introduces figure drawing, naturalism and proportions, building upon those skills introduced in Art I. Art III continues to emphasize these skills through the inroduction of new mediums, independent study and portfolio creation. Art IV emphasizes mastery as the student is encouraged to explore an area of keen intrest. AP/IB Art is the course for the serious art student, planning to major within in the subject in college. A production portoflio will be created through this course. While expierimenting is reccommended, it is discouraged at the expense of a quality portfolio. Art Appreciation An intrest in findout out more about art in general is the driving factor for this course. A balanced cirriculum of studio art, art history, aesthetics, art criticism, and art in society is the main focus for the semester. Portfolio work is accomplished and rounds out the expierence. Computer Art/Digital Imaging I - II Computer Art/Digital Imaging focuses on the new, major technolgies that are evolving the art industry. Introductions to Adobe PhotoShop, Abobe Illustrator and other art-related programs, as well as digital camera, color scanners and color laser printers are avaliable at the students disposal. Students will use these to explore graphic desgning as a form of art. Computer Art/Digital Imaging II continues those basics learned in Computer Art/Digital Imaging I while introducing advanced projects, including advertising and community projects. Painting Painting is designed for the student who wishes to explore in depth this studio area. Detailed instruction is provided for a variety of liquid mediums. Watercolor is reintroduced and used as a foundation for other espiences. Students may be exposed to Watercolor, Egg Tempera, Oil Painting, and Acrylic. All areas of this discipline are scrutinized with students being expected to stretch their own canvases and be aware of the potentional hazards of certain solvents. This is a very demanding course that requires proficient drawing skills and a desire to master a variety of painting techniques. Instruction will encompass still life, figure, portrait, and landscape with the focus on the students developing a personal expression. Pottery and Sculpture I-II Pottery and Sculpture is designed for the student who wishes to explore the three-dimensional side of art. Students will expierence hand molding, as well as work with a potter's wheel, stressint the importance of clay as a medium. Students are advised to wear old clothing for this class and are expected to get their hands dirty.

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