• FINE ARTS

    Below are the typical Fine Arts course selections at each grade level. Check course descriptions for course details and prerequisites.

     
     Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
     Studio in Art Studio in Art
     Studio in Art
     
     Studio in Drawing & Painting
     Studio in Art
     
     Studio in Drawing & Painting
     
    Portfolio 
     Portfolio Studio in Art
     
     Studio in Drawing & Painting
     
     Portfolio
     
     
       
    STUDIO IN ART - 1 year, 1 credit
    This course is a survey involving the fundamental principles that are common to all future art curriculums.These include basic principles of space, form, balance, and line. Principles of drawing techniques are explored to strengthen the student’s ability of expression. Attention is paid to art history. An introduction to a variety of materials is also a focus, including pen and ink, pastels, and acrylic paint media.


    STUDIO IN DRAWING & PAINTING - 1 year, 1 credit
    Prerequisite: Studio in Art
    This course is designed to incorporate areas of interest to the fine arts student as well as those pursuing other sequences. This course covers a studio approach in rendering (in pencil, charcoal, and conte crayon) and painting (water colors, wash, and acrylics). Self-expression and creativity within two-dimensional art are strengthened as the student is strengthened in drawing and painting. Students are introduced to a variety of art mediums in this course.

    PORTFOLIO - 1 year, 1 credit
    Prerequisites: Studio in Art, Studio in Drawing and Painting, & Advanced Drawing and Painting. (Student may be currently enrolled in Advertising, Studio in Sculpture and Printmaking and/or Photo Illustration).
    This course is offered to students in grade 12. Portfolio preparation (first semester) is designed for the student (senior) who must prepare a comprehensive portfolio of his/her artwork for college admissions. Art in context (second semester) is a hands-on seminar wherein students will tackle-college level art problems while studying traditional techniques based on eras of art history.