Course Guide

Responding to Emergencies is an introductory class in emergency medicine and is well suited for students interested in careers in the Fire, Health Care or Rescue Services as well as those with an interest in health related careers such as athletic training, nursing, and medicine. Additional topics related to sports medicine and athletic injury management will also be covered in this course.
Fine Arts

VISUAL ART

Students pursuing an Advanced Diploma must earn 1 Standard Credit in Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education.

Students pursuing a Standard Diploma must earn 2 Standard Credits in the Same Fine Arts Department OR

2 Standard Credits in the Same Career & Technical Education Department.

The visual arts classes focus on how students relate to their surroundings, and how art history and other cultures influence their ideas and techniques. Looking at things differently and realizing there are many solutions foster creative imagination. Ways to become more skilled at realistic interpretation are also explored. Students work in many different media in class and are regularly required to enter drawings in a sketchbook outside of class.

In this foundation course, students are given the opportunity to explore the elements of art, which are line, shape, color, form, value, space, and texture. In addition, the student creates work involving the principles of design, which are emphasis, movement, contrast, balance, Unity, rhythm, and pattern. There is a strong emphasis on drawing and painting. Printmaking, collage, and pottery are also covered. Art appreciation is included in this course. There are weekly sketchbook (homework) assignments in which students are expected to spend at least thirty minutes on each drawing.

Students explore a variety of media such as drawing, painting, clay, silk-painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Art appreciation is incorporated into the class. There are weekly homework sketchbook assignments in which students are asked to spend at least 45 minutes on each assignment.

Art III is for the serious art student who will be preparing a portfolio for college. Students use more sophisticated materials and techniques in drawing, painting, and mixed media. Art history and appreciation are included in this class. There are weekly sketchbook assignments in which the student is expected to spend at least one hour on each assignment.

Only the very serious art student should consider this course. Students in Art 4 can complete the Breadth section of the AP Portfolio in preparation for the AP Art course and exam. In this class, the student will be required to create works that demonstrate mastery of drawing in concept, composition, and execution and assemble 12 pieces that demonstrate a Breadth of high-quality work. Students should realize that it will be impossible to complete all artwork necessary for the portfolio completely within class time. Students are expected to work at home when necessary to complete artwork. Students will also have sketchbook assignments on which one to two hours should be spent per week.

Studio Art V is designed for seniors who may be interested in developing a portfolio of quality work but are not interested in an AP Art class. Students are expected to explore media, styles, and techniques in greater depth than on other art courses. Students are also required to select a topic as a concentration area and create self-directed and increasingly sophisticated works of art based on those topics throughout the semester. Art history, career exploration, school improvement projects, and critiques are all an integral part of this course designed to help students develop their own personal style and explore options for their future.

College-Level Course. Only the very serious art student should consider this course.  The AP Studio Art Program consists of three different courses:  2-D Design, Drawing and 3-D Design.  You’ll work toward submission of a portfolio exam for ONE of the three courses.  Whichever one you choose, your goal will be to create a portfolio of college-level work and submit it for evaluation in the beginning of May.  A qualifying portfolio can earn you college credit and/or advanced placement.