Art I
An intro level, full-year art course, which explores the use of various media. Students will be encouraged to explore various techniques in the creation of still life, landscape, portrait and perspective drawing. During the first semester students’ focus on developing drawing skills and techniques. Once they reach the second semester student’s focus moves to visualization,
self-awareness, and imagination. Students will be encouraged to explore and develop their artistic individuality and creativity. Grading is not based on student comparison, but rather on individual growth and development.
Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
Semester offered: Year long course
1 Credit
Art II
A mid level, full-year art course, which focuses on the use of color media. During the first semester students study and explore various artists styles and techniques in the creation of still life, portrait and perspective drawing. Once they reach the second semester students begin exploring color theory through the mixing of acrylic paint. Students work through the paint process while continuing to develop their artistic individuality and creativity. Grading is not based on student comparison, but rather on individual growth and development.
Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
Prerequisites: Art I
Semester offered: Year long course
1 Credit
Independent Study in Painting
An upper level, full-year art course in which the student will extensively explore and refine the use of oil paint, in order to achieve proficiency in this media and the associated techniques. Students will continue to define their artistic individuality and creativity.
Open to Juniors and Seniors
Prerequisites: Art I and Art II
Semester offered: Year long course
1 Credit
Independent Study in Sculpture
An upper level, full-year art course in which the student will explore techniques in additive and subtractive sculpting techniques. Materials may include cardboard, clay, copper wire, sculptamold, and soapstone. Students will continue to define their artistic individuality and creativity.
Open to Juniors and Seniors
Prerequisites: Art I and Art II
Semester offered: Year long course
1 Credit
Intro to Drama
An introductory course emphasizing the internal development of a dramatic work. By the end of the course students will demonstrate an understanding of how to develop an audition monologue. Students will explore the basic elements of acting (movement, improvisation, plot development, and character development) through selected theater games and exercises. As the culmination of their labors, each student will enact their “audition” monologue.
Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
Semester offered: Year long course
1 Credit
Band
Band will introduce and develop students’ understanding of music and ability to play a band instrument as part of an ensemble. Instruments can include but are not limited to flute, trumpet, drums/percussion, saxophone and trombone.
Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
Semester offered: Year long course
1 Credit (can take multiple years)