September 2017

This is a semester, hands on, introductory course designed for students with a desire to explore three dimensional art.  The course will mainly focus on crafts (applied or useable art) and design.  Students will learn and apply the language, rules, materials, tools and techniques used by artists to create their own art works.  This will help students to develop applied art skills as well as gain an appreciation and understanding of artists and the field of Art. 

September 2017

This semester course is designed to enable students to develop basic perceptual, observational, and compositional skills necessary to communicate a range of subject matter, symbols, ideas, and concepts using knowledge of drawing and painting history, media, processes, and techniques. 

September 2017

This yearlong introductory course is designed for students with a desire to develop art skills and knowledge.  Emphasis is placed on art history, aesthetics, criticism, art vocabulary and production, observational skills, analytical thought, establishing good studio habits, problem solving, and safety.   Through a wide variety of media, the course encompasses drawing, two-dimensional design, printmaking, and painting. 

September2017

This yearlong introductory course is designed for students who desire to develop an understanding of 3-dimensional visual art and design. The course will focus on ceramics
(hand-building construction techniques and an introduction to potter’s wheel throwing practices) and other 3D design medias. Knowledge and practice will include a variety of ceramics practices and techniques (pinch, slab, coil, kneading wedging, glazing, etc) and other 3D media. Students will study and implement 3D visual art and design styles of professional artists’ techniques throughout history to develop their own personal style.

This yearlong course is designed to enable students to develop basic perceptual, observational skills necessary to communicate a range of subject matter, symbols, ideas, and concepts using knowledge of drawing media, processes, techniques, and history.
Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting I

This yearlong course is designed to enable students to develop intermediate level perceptual, observational skills necessary to communicate a range of subject matter, symbols, ideas, and concepts using knowledge of drawing media, processes, techniques, and history.  Prerequisite:  Drawing and Painting II 

September 2017

This yearlong course is designed to enable students to develop a basic understanding of 3- dimensional visual art and design, through basic perceptual and observational skills necessary to communicate a range of subject matter, symbols, ideas, and concepts. Students will use their knowledge of ceramics, sculpture, and 3D design media, processes, techniques, and history to develop their own individual artistic voices.
Prerequisite: Ceramics and Sculpture I

September 2017

This yearlong course is designed to enable students to develop an intermediate understanding of 3- dimensional visual art and design, through basic perceptual and observational skills necessary to communicate a range of subject matter, symbols, ideas, and concepts. Students will use their knowledge of ceramics, sculpture, and 3D design media, processes, techniques, and history to develop their own individual artistic voices.
Prerequisite: Ceramics and Sculpture II

September 2019

This program is a college-level course intended for highly motivated seniors committed to serious study in art.  Students are expected to develop a portfolio which demonstrates ability to deal with the fundamental concerns of the visual arts:  QUALITY, a sense of excellence; SUSTAINED INVESTIGATION, an intensive development of an idea or concept; BREADTH, a variety of experiences in the formal, technical, and expressive means available to an artist. Students will create a 2 dimensional portfolio. Prerequisite: 3 credits in art classes 

August 2019

This course will teach skills necessary to produce the school yearbook. Students will study publishing including layout and design, writing/editing copy, headlines, and captions. This course requires the practice of gathering and analyzing information, interviewing, note taking and photography. Students will learn strategies of planning, marketing and distribution of the yearbook. Students will learn proofing strategies and work independently with photographers. Students will learn good work habits and are responsible for the beginning phases of yearbook publication.

This course will teach skills necessary to produce the school yearbook. Students will study publishing including layout and design, writing/editing copy, headlines, and captions. This course requires the practice of gathering and analyzing information, interviewing, note taking and photography. Students will learn strategies of planning, marketing and distribution of the yearbook. Students will learn proofing strategies and work independently with photographers. Students will learn good work habits and are responsible for the second
half phases of yearbook publication including the spring supplement.

September 2017

This yearlong course is designed to enable students to develop intermediate level perceptual, observational skills necessary to communicate a range of subject matter, symbols, ideas, and concepts using knowledge of drawing media, processes, techniques, and history. Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to earn college credit through Seton Hall University. Students interested in taking AP Studio art as a senior are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course.
Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting II

September 2017

This program is intended for seniors interested in developing a personal body of work. Students will complete teacher directed and independent pieces of artwork and develop a portfolio which demonstrates the ability to deal with the fundamental concerns of the visual arts: QUALITY, a sense of excellence; SUSTAINED INVESTIGATION, an intensive development of an idea or concept; BREADTH, a variety of experiences in the formal, technical, and expressive means available to an artist.
Prerequisite: 3 credits in art classes