Art Classes Available for Students
in Grades 7-9
Art 1
Open to: 7, 8, 9
One Year Course
Prerequisite: None
Content: Students will be introduced to several media and techniques
of art such as drawing, painting, printmaking, calligraphy,
sculpture, computer graphics, etc. The elements and principles
of design will be emphasized and students will study various
art movements, artists, artworks, and cultures.
$18 materials cost
Art 2
Open to: 8, 9
One Year Course
Prerequisite: Art 1 or Instructor Approval
Content: Students will further develop skills by creating art using a
variety of media and techniques (such as drawing, painting,
printmaking, calligraphy, sculpture, computer graphics, etc.) and the
intentional selection of elements and principles of design to
communicate an idea. Visual literacy and perception skills will
continue to develop with the historical and cultural learning of art.
$18 materials cost
Art 3
Open to: 9
One Year Course
Prerequisite: Art 1 & Art 2 or Instructor Approval
Content: Students will expand their understanding of the elements
and principles of design as they explore a more varied and individually
structured curriculum. Techniques in a variety of mediums will
be developed as the student learns about aesthetics and critiquing
of art forms created by themselves and others. Portfolios are
created for managing and submitting artwork for exhibit.
$18 materials cost 
Arts & Crafts
Open to: 7
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: None
Content: Students will learn basic design, drawing, painting
and 3-D skills along with hands-on experience with many materials.
Line, shape, form, value, color and texture will be demonstrated
by incorporating these elements in individual projects. Principles
of design such as balance, emphasis/contrast, variety, repetition/pattern,
movement/rhythm and unity will be incorporated.
$15 materials cost
Creative Crafts 1
Open to: 8, 9
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: None
Content: Students will develop skills while working with a variety
of techniques and media such as ceramics, fibers, jewelry, mosaics,
etc. They will recognize and demonstrate a working knowledge
of the elements and principles of design and learn about cultural
and historical significance of media and techniques.
$15 materials cost
Creative Crafts 2
Open to: 8, 9
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Creative Crafts 1
Content: Students will create on a higher level of sophistication
and accomplishment using more advanced techniques in media such
as ceramics, sculpture, leather, fibers, jewelry and mosaics.
$15 materials cost
 Beginning
Photography 1
Open to: 8, 9
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: None
Content: Students will be introduced to the history and workings
of the camera, equipment, and procedures used in developing
and printing of film. Students will explore creative ways to
communicate through photographic compositions and special techniques
of developing and printing. A 35mm camera is required.
$25 materials cost
Beginning Photography 2
Open to: 8, 9
One Semester Course
Prerequisite: Beginning Photography or Instructor Approval
Content: Students will advance from Beginning Photography 1 and focus
on depth of study of the camera, equipment, and procedures used in
developing and printing of film. Students will further explore
creative ways to communicate through photographic compositions and
special techniques of developing and printing. Exploration of
digital processes is also included. A 35mm camera is
required.
$25 materials cost
(Special projects may carry an additional cost.)
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