Visual Arts
Courses are offered based on demand, teacher availability and certification.
33001 Art I: Introduction to Art - 1 Trimester – CHS/HHS/NHHS/PHS 9 10 11 12
This is a prerequisite to all other art classes offered. Students will be introduced to the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design through hands-on projects utilizing a variety of mediums. Students will explore drawing skills development, craftsmanship, basic composition and design. This course will introduce art production, art history, aesthetics, and criticism.
33041 Art II: Intermediate Art - 1 Trimester – NHHS/PHS 9 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
In this course, students will build on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design learned in Introduction to Art. Students will create two and three-dimensional artwork using more critical and advanced methods. Assignments will be structured to expose students to a wide variety of art tools and mediums. Projects created will include an emphasis on craftsmanship, effort, creativity/originality, and drawing skills with further exploration of art history, aesthetics, and criticism.
33061 Art III: Advanced Art - 1 Trimester – Repeatable - CHS/PHS 9 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art and either Intermediate Art or Drawing I or Painting I
This course is geared toward the advanced art student who has a genuine interest in art and wishes to further broaden their skill level while drawing from their own creativity and imagination. Artwork will be complex incorporating the Elements of Art and Principles of Design with an emphasis on craftsmanship, effort, creativity/originality, and drawing/painting skills. Students will explore and create a collection of two and three-dimensional artwork using a wide variety of media with further exploration of art history, aesthetics, and criticism.
33201 Ceramics I - 1 Trimester - CHS/HHS/PHS 9 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
Ceramics classes are sequential in difficulty with Ceramics I required prior to taking Ceramics II. This class is directed toward three-dimensional design with emphasis on hand-building techniques. Ceramics offers further development of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design in three-dimensional artwork. Glaze application will be explored. Art criticism and art history will be introduced.
33211 Ceramics II - 1 Trimester – CHS/HHS/PHS 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Ceramics I
Students will gain further mastery of the elements of art and principles of design, while exploring more complex ceramic techniques with increased complexity. Emphasis will be placed on design exploration through preliminary sketches, functional uses, and good craftsmanship. Students will further their study of the Elements of Art and Principles of design, glazing and firing technology. Art criticism, aesthetics and art history will be further explored.
33221 Ceramics III - 1 Trimester – Repeatable - CHS/HHS/PHS 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Ceramics II
This advanced class has increased requirements where students work on a series of more advanced and complex projects through a variety of hand-building, sculpting, glazing, and firing techniques. Elements of art, Principles of design, Art criticism, aesthetics and art history will continue to be explored. Students may have the opportunity to work with the potter’s wheel and learn throwing skills.
33236 Ceramics Exploration - 1 Trimester – Repeatable - NHHS/PHS 9 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Ceramics I and teacher recommendation
This repeat course is available to students who would like to take a ceramics course they have already taken.
39521 Creative Process - 1 Trimester - Repeatable – HHS/NHHS/PHS 10 11 12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Art and one art class - drawing, painting, ceramics, or graphics
This course will explore multiple media, both two and three-dimensional works. Emphasis is placed on the creative process, mastering use of the elements of art and principles of design, while exploring various media. Students will brainstorm ideas, generate preliminary sketches, explore composition and materials, and ultimately create final projects with individual, class and teacher evaluations and critiques. Each class offers a unique opportunity to explore and master new techniques and materials. Projects created will include an emphasis on craftsmanship, creativity/originality, and drawing skills will further exploration of art history, aesthetics, and criticism.
33101 Drawing I - 1 Trimester – CHS/HHS/NHHS/PHS 9 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
In this course, students will build on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design learned in Introduction to Art. Fundamentals of composition, color application and craftsmanship will be taught while furthering drawing skills with emphasis placed on learning to draw realistically. Projects created will have an emphasis on craftsmanship, creativity/originality, and drawing skills. Pencil, pastels, and other drawing media will be explored.
33111 Drawing II - 1 Trimester – Repeatable – CHS/HHS/NHHS/PHS 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Drawing I
Students will continue to gain mastery of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design and will refine and build upon technical skills learned in Drawing I. Students will explore the personal interpretation of subject matter and composition with a variety of artistic styles and mediums through hands on projects. Mixed media and collage may be incorporated. Projects created will include an emphasis on craftsmanship, effort, creativity/originality, and drawing skills with further exploration of art history, aesthetics, and criticism.
33116 Drawing Exploration - 1 Trimester – Repeatable - NHHS/PHS 9 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Drawing I and teacher recommendation
This repeat course is available to students who would like to take a drawing course they have already taken.
33121 Painting I - 1 Trimester – CHS/HHS/NHHS/PHS 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Art
In this course, students will further their understanding of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design and develop painting skills first introduced in Introduction to Art. Fundamentals of composition and craftsmanship will be taught. Color theory will be explored through a variety of hands-on projects. A variety of paint media will be used along with pastel and colored pencil. Projects created will include an emphasis on craftsmanship, effort, creativity/originality, and drawing and painting skills with further exploration of art history, aesthetics, and criticism.
33131 Painting II - 1 Trimester – Repeatable - CHS/HHS/NHHS/PHS 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Painting I
In this course, students will continue to master the Elements of Art and Principles of Design and further develop their painting skills. Color theory and design will be further explored. Students will continue to work with a more focused exploration of certain painting mediums. Various techniques and media will be taught and applied along with continued learning of art history. Projects created will include an emphasis on craftsmanship, effort, creativity/originality, and painting skills with further exploration of art history, aesthetics, and criticism.
33156 Painting Exploration - 1 Trimester – Repeatable - NHHS/PHS 9 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Painting I and teacher recommendation
This repeat course is available to students who would like to take a painting course they have already taken.
33193 Sculpture I - 1 Trimester – Repeatable - HHS/PHS 9 10 11 12
This course, students explore three-dimensional form in traditional and nontraditional materials. The student will study form, volume, and space relationships in various sculpting techniques. Some of the materials used may include clay, wood, wire, plaster, paper, cardboard and pound objects.
33161 AP Studio Art A - 3 Trimesters – Repeatable - PHS 11 12
33162 AP Studio Art B
33163 AP Studio Art C
Prerequisite: 2 Trimesters of Drawing, 2 Trimesters of Painting
The Advanced Placement Art program is designed to help students prepare portfolios for college credit and/or art scholarships. Students will prepare 30-40 pieces of work. This course will provide experiences in art production, art history, aesthetics, and criticism. Portfolios will be sent to the College Board in May, and up to 9 college credits may be earned.
33165 AP Art Drawing A - 3 Trimesters – Repeatable - CHS/HHS 11 12
33166 AP Art Drawing B
33167 AP Art Drawing C
CHS Prerequisite: 2 Trimesters of Drawing, 2 Trimesters of Painting
HHS Prerequisite: Drawing II and Creative Process
AP Drawing is a course designed for art students who wish to pursue art in college or as a career. Students will be expected to identify a topic of interest, conduct research, and create an art portfolio, and document, their creative process with images and writing. Work over the course of the year will culminate in a portfolio that may be submitted to the College Board to earn college credit.
33171 AP Art 2-D Design A - 3 Trimesters – Repeatable – CHS/HHS 11 12
33172 AP Art 2-D Design B
33173 AP Art 2-D Design C
CHS Prerequisite: 2 Trimesters of Drawing, 2 Trimesters of Painting
HHS Prerequisite: Painting II & Creative Process
AP 2D Art and Design is a course designed for art students who wish to pursue art in college or as a career. Students will be expected to identify a topic of interest, conduct research, and create an art portfolio, and document, their creative process with images and writing. Work over the course of the year will culminate in a portfolio that may be submitted to the College Board to earn college credit.
33175 AP Art 3-D Design A - 3 Trimesters – Repeatable – CHS/HHS 11 12
33176 AP Art 3-D Design B
33177 AP Art 3-D Design C
CHS Prerequisite: 2 Trimesters of Drawing, 2 Trimesters of Painting
HHS Prerequisite: Ceramics III and Creative Process
AP 3D Art and Design is a course designed for art students who wish to pursue art in college or as a career. Students will be expected to identify a topic of interest, conduct research, create an art portfolio, and document their creative process with images and writing. Work over the course of the year will culminate in a portfolio that may be submitted to the College Board to earn college credit.
33191 Wildlife Art - 1 Trimester – NHHS 9 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Drawing I
This class will involve painting and drawing of wildlife and wildlife in their habitat. Elements of art and principles of design will be applied to each drawing and painting. A strong background in drawing is highly recommended, as basic skills will not be covered in this class.
33003 Art II: Printmaking -1 Trimester – PHS 9 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Art I: Introduction to Art
This course will focus on various forms of printmaking as an art form. Some example projects include linoleum printmaking, etching, dry point and screen-printing.