High School Online Program of Studies

Visual Arts Department

PHILOSOPHY

 

The Visual Arts give all people of the world the opportunity to pursue and find meaning in their lives, intellectually and emotionally, through artistic forms of expression.  Each discipline within the visual arts provides its own unique approaches to thinking, problem solving, creativity, habits of mind and enables alternative forms of communication. 

The Visual Arts connect generations and cultures. They provide a deeper knowledge of self and relationship to community, enhancing an aesthetic awareness of our environment. 

The Visual Arts are an essential part of every student’s education, being at the core of life’s journey. They enrich personal and social existence, furnishing lifelong avenues of self-expression, enjoyment, emotional exploration, cultural sensitivity and vocation.

 

 

 

 

 

Visual Arts Courses Offered 2023-2024

STUDIO ART 1

STUDIO ART 2

AP 2D ART and DESIGN (Tentative for 2023/24)

AP DRAWING

AP 3D ART AND DESIGN

DIGITAL ART 1

DIGITAL ART 2

IB DIPLOMA VISUAL ARTS SL I /II

IB DIPLOMA VISUAL ARTS HL I/II

 

 

 


STUDIO ART 1
 

Course Description:

This course, open for students in 9th through 12th grades, is a foundation class designed to develop the students' interest and skills in art. Emphasis is on the elements and principles of design, aesthetic awareness, the creative process, problem solving and developing observation and technical skills. Students explore different approaches and subjects using a variety of media including pencil, charcoal, pastel, mixed media and acrylic paint. Students keep sketchbooks with both written and visual entries of planning, research, analysis and reflections of studio projects. Past and present artworks are introduced for analysis, inspiration and appreciation of art history. Students are expected to put in extra time outside of class, as needed, to meet project deadlines.

  
 

Prerequisites:

None

  
 

Credit:

1.0 credit

  
 

Length of Course:

1 year

  
  Requirements:  
 

Notes:

Most art supplies are provided but students are asked to purchase a sketchbook and some materials/tools.