Content: A one-semester course oriented toward exploration of two dimensional techniquesand materials while evaluating and analyzing the ideas that motivate and guide artists.

Activities: Experiences are designed to explore a variety of techniques, materials, and ideas employed by artists.

Content: A variety of drawing experiences will be offered. Pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, and ink are some of the materials that may be utilized. Increasing personal visual and motor skills will be emphasized. Minimal drawing experience is necessary.

Activities: Learning is achieved through lecture, demonstration, and practical application of drawing techniques and design concepts.

Content: Pastels, oil pastels, colored inks, conte, and pencil are some of the media that may be utilized in this class. Increasing personal skills and knowledge of composition and design will be emphasized. A broad range of subject matter, including a focus on the historical influences in drawing, will be used as a source of inspiration.

Activities: Learning is achieved through lecture, demonstration, and practical application of drawing techniques and design concepts.

Content: Pastels, oil pastels, colored inks, conte, and pencil are some of the media that may be utilized in this class. Increasing personal skills and knowledge of composition and design will be emphasized. A broad range of subject matter, including a focus on the historical influences in drawing, will be used as a source of inspiration.

Activities: Students will work in the area of drawing through a combination of independent study and guided coursework. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the individual’s style and creativity.

Content: A one-semester course oriented toward exploration of three dimensional techniques and materials while evaluating and analyzing the ideas that motivate and guide artists

Activities: Experiences are designed to explore a variety of techniques, materials, and ideas that artists use.

Content: Students will be introduced to three dimensional art forms through a variety of processes while exploring sculptural styles. Design elements and principles will be stressed in the development of form and space.

Activities: Exploration of basic forms through media such as clay, wood, plaster, wire, metal, etc.

Content: Students will work in the three dimensional area of art through a variety of processes while exploring sculptural styles. Principles of design and elements of art, with emphasis on spatial relationships, will guide the development of three dimensional forms. A more in depth study of historical and contemporary sculptors will support project development.

Activities: Exploration of advanced forms through media including; clay, wood, plaster, wire, metal.

Content: Students will work in the three dimensional area of art through a variety of processes while exploring sculptural styles. Principles of design and elements of art, with emphasis on spatial relationships, will guide the development of three dimensional forms. A more in depth study of historical and contemporary sculptors will support project development.

Activities: Students will work in the area of sculpture through a combination of independent study and guided coursework. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the individual’s style and creativity.

Content: This course is tailored to the individual needs of the student. Students will work in their area of special interest; i.e., 2-dimensional art, 3-dimensional art, or photography.

Activities: Students will work in their area of interest through a combination of independent study and guided coursework. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the individual’s style and creativity. Student growth and creativity will be evaluated during the term of the course.

Content: Each student will have the opportunity to work on a number of projects, incorporating a variety of materials (i.e. sterling silver, brass, copper, nu-gold, and semiprecious stones are most commonly used.) Students will demonstrate good design skills in the manipulation of materials in a unique and original manner.

Activities: Determined through instructor and student planning.

Content: Each student will have the opportunity to work on a number of projects while developing advanced techniques, including, but not limited to: casting, setting stones.

Activities: Determined through instructor and student planning.

Content: Each student will have the opportunity to work on a number of projects while developing advanced techniques, including, but not limited to: casting, setting stones.

Activities: Students will work in the area of jewelry through a combination of independent study and guided coursework. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the individual’s style and creativity.

Content: Students will develop drawing and technical skills necessary for character and content development in cartooning. The first semester is devoted to increasing student’s visual awareness and motor skills. The second semester will refine student skills and encourage the creation of original animation artwork.

Activities: Students will study the elements of art and principles of design, mastering techniques and the manipulation of media for effective expression and communication. A study of the cultural influences of cartooning and animation will be presented from an historical perspective.

Content: Students will further refine drawing and technical skills necessary for character and content development in cartooning and animation. The second semester will focus on the creation of original animation artwork.

Activities: Students will study the elements of art and principles of design, mastering techniques and the manipulation of media for effective expression and communication. A study of the cultural influences of cartooning and animation will be presented from an historical perspective.

Content: Students will explore the uses of clay as an art form. Emphasis on the development of artistic awareness through three-dimensional forms which may be functional and/or decorative.

Activities: Students will learn the three basic hand-building techniques: pinch, coil, and slab, with variations on each process. The potter's wheel will be introduced.

Content: Students’ focus will entail in depth study in the use of clay as a medium for expression and visual communication. Students will be educated in the principles and terminology of ceramics. Assuming basic skills have been mastered and developed in the first year of ceramics, imagination and creativity will be emphasized.

Activities: The course will be designed to work toward an emphasis in wheel throwing or hand-building techniques. Students will be required to load the kiln and mix glazes as well as create their own ceramic ware.

Content: Students’ focus will entail continued in-depth study in the use of clay as a medium for expression and visual communication. Students will be educated in the principles and terminology of ceramics. Imagination and creativity will be emphasized.

Activities: Students will work in the area of ceramics through a combination of independent study and guided coursework. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the individual’s style and creativity.

Content: A one-semester course oriented toward exploration of two dimensional techniques and materials while evaluating and analyzing the ideas that motivate and guide artists. In this course there will be some lab work. Students will be required to pay for film and processing of prints for some assignments.

Activities: Experiences are designed to explore a variety of techniques, materials, and ideas employed by photographic artists.

Content: This course covers the historical, aesthetic, and technical aspects of photography.

Activities: Activities include lecture and lab with assignments covering all aspects of photography including, but not limited to, principles of design, camera usage, film processing, enlarging, lighting, and careers in the field of photography.

Content: This course is a continuation of concepts and techniques covered in Photography 1-2.

Activities: Activities may include further study of advanced photographic techniques, i.e. studio lighting, alternative processes and various formats for shooting and printing. In addition, career choices in the field of photography, historical and contemporary studies and critiquing styles will be addressed.

Content: This course is a continuation of concepts and techniques covered in Photography 3-4.

Activities: Students will work in the area of photography through a combination of independent study and guided coursework. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the individual’s style and creativity.

Content: Students may be introduced to a variety of painting mediums such as watercolor, acrylics, and oils. No previous experience in painting is necessary. A broad range of subject matter will be explored with emphasis on composition and color theory. Historical and contemporary painting trends will be discussed.

Activities: Learning is achieved through lecture, demonstration, and practical application of painting techniques and design concepts.

Content: Advanced instruction in watercolor, acrylics, and oils will be stressed in the class. A broad range of subject matter will be explored. Composition, subject matter, and color theory will be emphasized. Historical and contemporary painting trends will be discussed.

Activities: Learning is achieved through lecture, demonstration, and practical application of painting techniques and design concepts. Emphasis is placed on application of painting techniques and design concepts.

Content: Advanced instruction in watercolor, acrylics, and oils will be stressed in the class. A broad range of subject matter will be explored. Composition, subject matter, and color theory will be emphasized. Historical and contemporary painting trends will be discussed.

Activities: Students will work in the area of painting through a combination of independent study and guided coursework. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the individual’s style and creativity.