Fine Arts Department

This course is the foundation class in art, providing information and opportunities to create two dimensional designs in a variety of media. Students will use pastel, oil pastel, pen and ink, and charcoal to study shading, the elements of design, and the principles of art. Art history, theory, and self-critique, help increase the visual vocabulary and the development of a visual journal.

This course is the foundation class in art, providing information and opportunities to create two dimensional designs in a variety of media. Students will use pastel, oil pastel, pen and ink, and charcoal to study shading, the elements of design, and the principles of art. Art history, theory, and self-critique, help increase the visual vocabulary and the development of a visual journal.

Drawing 2 is for the serious art student who wishes to take their drawing experience toward the development of a personal style in two dimensional media. Students will use a variety of materials and work in a wide range of subjects from observation. Critical analysis of one’s own work, the work of classmates, and other artists will be emphasized as the student develops their own personal body of artwork into a portfolio.

This course is the foundation class in art, providing information and opportunities to create two dimensional designs in a variety of media. Students will use pastel, oil pastel, pen and ink, and charcoal to study shading, the elements of design, and the principles of art. Art history, theory, and self-critique, help increase the visual vocabulary and the development of a visual journal.

This course is the foundation class in art, providing information and opportunities to create two dimensional designs in a variety of media. Students will use pastel, oil pastel, pen and ink, and charcoal to study shading, the elements of design, and the principles of art. Art history, theory, and self-critique, help increase the visual vocabulary and the development of a visual journal.

This course is the foundation class in art, providing information and opportunities to create two dimensional designs in a variety of media. Students will use pastel, oil pastel, pen and ink, and charcoal to study shading, the elements of design, and the principles of art. Art history, theory, and self-critique, help increase the visual vocabulary and the development of a visual journal.

This course is an introduction to understanding ceramics through basic hand-building techniques. It introduces history, vocabulary, preparation, and the uses of clay, glazes, kilns, and tools. Students will develop skills in an open studio environment.

This course is an introduction to understanding ceramics through basic hand-building techniques. It introduces history, vocabulary, preparation, and the uses of clay, glazes, kilns, and tools. Students will develop skills in an open studio environment.

This course is an introduction to understanding ceramics through basic hand-building techniques. It introduces history, vocabulary, preparation, and the uses of clay, glazes, kilns, and tools. Students will develop skills in an open studio environment.

This course is an introduction to the study of digital photography. Students will learn about digital cameras, their modes and functions, and advanced camera controls. They will learn to take better pictures using basic photographic and lighting techniques as well as the elements and principles of design. Students will learn Adobe PhotoShop to enhance their photos before printing to create unique special effects. Students will use digital cameras, Adobe Photoshop and inkjet printers.

This advanced course is for serious photography students. Students will be expected to take photographs with strong compositions, excellent lighting and focus, and demonstrate original thought and creativity. The emphasis will be on advanced photo enhancing and manipulation. Students will use Adobe PhotoShop to convey moods and emotions through their photographs. Story telling photography and a series of photographs with a common theme will be explored. Students will be using digital cameras, Photoshop software, digital scanners and inkjet printers.

This advanced course is for serious photography students. Students will be expected to take photographs with strong compositions, excellent lighting and focus, and demonstrate original thought and creativity. The emphasis will be on advanced photo enhancing and manipulation. Students will use Adobe PhotoShop to convey moods and emotions through their photographs. Story telling photography and a series of photographs with a common theme will be explored. Students will be using digital cameras, Photoshop software, digital scanners and inkjet printers.