This course is designed to effect visual communication by typography, package design and layout, and comprehensive ad layout. The first semester activities emphasize mechanical and creative lettering techniques in expressive renderings of products as well as discussion and production in the area of illustration. First semester will also include thorough training in Photoshop and Illustrator…

This course provides for the integration of advanced advertising design techniques and reproduction methods with emphasis on commercially valid advertisements. First semester will be an advanced continuation of projects with Photoshop and Illustrator in the area of graphic design/communication dealing with advertising. Practical applications of illustration and printing methods will be stressed the second semester…

This course will provide a sequential study of art history from prehistoric art to contemporary art. Instruction will include a variety of activities such as viewing slides and prints, writing, discussion, analyzing works of art and critiques. The elements of art and principles of design will be addressed and their historical development will be stressed.…

These courses are designed to address drawing, design, and three dimensional and compositional skills, visual vocabulary and the study of different cultures through the history and appreciation of art. Students assemble a body of work in a portfolio that will be submitted for critical analysis and have the option of submitting one of three different…

These courses are designed to address drawing, design, and three dimensional and compositional skills, visual vocabulary and the study of different cultures through the history and appreciation of art. Students assemble a body of work in a portfolio that will be submitted for critical analysis and have the option of submitting one of three different…

These courses are designed to address drawing, design, and three dimensional and compositional skills, visual vocabulary and the study of different cultures through the history and appreciation of art. Students assemble a body of work in a portfolio that will be submitted for critical analysis and have the option of submitting one of three different…

This course will offer an in-depth exploration of the history of art from ancient times to the present. Through reading, research, slides, videos, and museum visits, students will view significant artworks from around the world. Students will develop writing skills in the description, analysis, and comparison of these artworks. After completing this course, students are…

This course will fulfill the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum requirements for Group 6 Arts/Electives. Students will demonstrate growth and commitment through the study of art by developing a portfolio of their art work and documenting their growth through the research notebook. The work will also reflect an inquiring attitude of awareness of the local and…

This course fulfills the International Baccalaureate (IB) requirements for Group 6 Arts / Electives. The IB Diploma Programme film course aims to develop students’ skills so that they become adept in both interpreting and making film texts. Through the study and analysis of film texts and exercises in film-making, the course explores film history, theory…