The art department offers a wide range of courses for students at all levels of interest in art, from recreational to career-oriented. It is suggested that students who plan to major in an art-related field.
ART FOUNDATIONS
Students form a better understanding and appreciation of art through studying the elements and principles of design. While gaining experience with a variety of 2-D media, students will increase their powers of observation and logical problem solving. Much emphasis is on exposure to, and experimentation with a wide variety of drawing materials.
CERAMICS
Ceramics or pottery is a popular and practical area of interest in art. Students experiment in the various clay hand-building techniques of pinch, coil, and slab as well as throwing on the potter’s wheel. Glaze application techniques are also covered.
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
Explore the history of architecture, exteriors and interiors, and design principles involved in all. Students will experience designing their own buildings, rendering, and creating mock ups of their own designs.
PRODUCT DESIGN
GRAPHIC/FASHION
Basic design concepts and apply them to branding products and creating a fashion line. Students will experience
the psychology of advertising, various design principles and incorporate their knowledge into their owncollaborative product. Graphic and Fashion design focused.
