Art (2-D)

Prerequisite: Middle school art required.

Art 1-2 is a full-year study of art; previous art experience is not required. Even if a student took art or advanced art at the middle school level they will need to sign up for this level of art. This class will take a more in-depth look at technical instruction and skill development in a variety of media which will better prepare for more advanced courses and skills. We will work with a variety of mediums including pencil, colored pencil, watercolor, acrylic, and mixed medium. Students are expected to be open to creativity and be prepared to try their hardest throughout the year.

Prerequisite: Beginning Art required.

Art 3-4 is a full-year intermediate course designed to build upon the concepts learned in Art 1-2. Students must take Beginning Art (Art 1-2) before taking Intermediate Art. This course includes more in-depth studio projects in a variety of two- and three-dimensional media, including drawing, painting, and Printmaking.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Art required.

Art 5-6 is a full-year advanced course designed to build upon the concepts learned in Art 3-4. Students must complete Beginning (Art 1-2) and Intermediate Art (Art 3-4) before taking Advanced Art (no student should skip either of these courses before enrolling in Advanced Art). Students should be self-paced, self-motivated, and able to work independently.

Prerequisite: Advanced Art + Portfolio Review required.

• Students have a choice between Drawing (traditional media), 2D (illustration, digital art, graphic design), and 3D (ceramics) – this choice will be made at the beginning of the school year.
• Students MUST be able to work independently, have in-depth knowledge of various media as well as Art and Design principles.
• Students MUST take Advanced Art (Art 5/6) UNLESS they are given an approval-to-skip letter from the art teachers.
• There is not a test for this course; instead, students create 15 independent artworks based on a theme to create a portfolio to send to the AP Board in May for evaluation.

All students enrolled in AP courses are encouraged to take the exam. However, students are responsible for exam fees. College credit is based on AP Examination score and individual university criteria.