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 2
 

Course Description:

This course, open to students in 10th through 12th grades, is designed to build on and expand skills and understanding acquired in the Studio Art 1 course. Emphasis is placed upon advancing student's technical skills, guiding student-selection of materials and styles and encouraging personal interpretations of different concepts introduced by the teacher. Students build upon their previous knowledge of a variety of media including pencil, charcoal, pastel, mixed media and acrylic paint. Past and contemporary artworks are introduced for inspiration, analysis and appreciation of art history. Students keep sketchbooks with both written and visual entries of ideas, sketches, and reflections on their artwork. Students are expected to put in extra time outside of class, as needed, to meet project deadlines.

  
 

Prerequisites:

Studio Art 1 or equivalent high school art background

 

  
 

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.