Prerequisite:  Introduction to 2D Art.

AP Art History is a course based on the content established and copyrighted by the College Board. The course is not intended to be used as a dual credit course.  The AP Art History course is equivalent to a two-semester introductory college course that explores topics such as the nature of art, art-making, and responses to art. By investigating a specific image set of 250 works of art characterized by diverse artistic traditions from prehistory to the present, the course fosters an in-depth, holistic understanding of the history of art from a global perspective. Students become active participants in the global art world, engaging with its forms and content, as they experience, research, discuss, read, and write about art, artists, art-making, and responses to and interpretations of art.

Prerequisite:  Introduction to 2D Art and one of the following: Drawing or Advanced 2D Art.

Course content in the Painting class will continue with learning experiences that include art history, aesthetics, art criticism and art production.  Students will create realistic and abstract paintings exploring a wide variety of media, tools and techniques. The students will study and examine a variety of cultures, styles and time periods.  Students will use the art elements and principles to solve visual problems. The art students will reflect on their art and the work of other artists. Students in this course need to be self-motivated to work independently on assigned projects.  Students will use problem-solving and critical thinking strategies to bring out their ideas for their projects.

Prerequisite: Introduction to 2D and Introduction to 3D Art.

Students in Ceramics engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works.  Students create works of art in clay utilizing the processes of hand building, molds, slip and glaze techniques, and the firing process. They reflect upon and refine their work while exploring cultural and historical connections. They will also analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art. Students in this course need to be self-motivated to work independently on assigned projects.  Students will use problem-solving, critical thinking, and divergent thinking strategies to bring out their ideas for their projects.

Prerequisite: Introduction to 2D Art.

Photography is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in Photography engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works, creating digital photographs utilizing a variety of digital tools. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines, incorporate literacy skills and identify art-related careers.  Students enrolled in this course must have a digital camera to use in and out of class.  Cameras are not provided. They are also required to have a mass storage device such as a flash drive or an online storage account.

Prerequisite: Introduction to 2D Art.

Digital Design is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art.  Students in Digital Design engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works.  Students will learn to use various computer and web-based programs including Adobe, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and more. Students will create works inspired by various artists and designers and identify art-related careers.  Students enrolled in the course will need a mass storage device such as a flash drive or an online storage account.

Prerequisite:  C in Introduction to 2D Art.

Course content builds on the knowledge learned from the 2D Art class.  Students will continue their focus on aesthetics, art history, production, and art criticism.  Students will search for meaning, significance, directions, and influence in other artists’ works.  Students will work with two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms. In addition to studying cultural and historical styles, art students will examine new artistic trends in the visual arts.  Students in the course need to be self-motivated to work independently on assigned projects. Students will use problem-solving and critical thinking strategies to bring out their ideas for projects.

Prerequisite:  Introduction to 2D Art.

Students enrolled in the Advanced 2D Art course build on the sequential learning experiences of the Introduction to 2D Art course.  Students will continue to engage in learning experiences that include art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and art production.  Students will work toward portfolio-quality pieces of artwork. Students will produce artwork for their portfolios that explore a variety of styles, techniques, and media.