This course is designed for the art student who has successfully completed Art II Ceramics. The student will engage in learning activities that will focus on advanced ceramic techniques, ceramic technology, and ceramic chemistry. Portfolio development, correct written and oral communication, as it relates to ceramics, will be stressed. Vocational opportunities and requirements will be…

Art IV is structured for the student who is contemplating post-secondary schooling in the visual arts or the student who is interested in a more detailed media specialization for his own artistic development. The student will develop an original body of artwork that will demonstrate the incorporation of a broad range of visual observations, experiences,…

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.…

Pre-AP offers four year-long courses in the Arts: Pre-AP Dance, Pre-AP Music, Pre-AP Theatre, and Pre-AP Visual Arts. These four distinct courses share themes, underlying unit foundations, and areas of focus. Frameworks, model lessons, and performance assessments are specific to each course and are designed to be incorporated into schools’ existing performance-focused arts courses. Frameworks…

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 is a continuation of IB Visual Arts SL – Year One. Students will continue to demonstrate growth and commitment in their process portfolio and research notebook, and will present their art in an IB visual arts exhibition in the spring semester.