Fine Arts
The Fine Arts program nurtures creativity, craftsmanship, and self-expression through hands-on projects in both traditional and digital media. Students explore artistic techniques, design principles, and visual storytelling while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills that prepare them for advanced study or creative careers.
Introduction to Studio Art
This semester-long course provides a foundation in visual art, exploring the essential elements of art history, art criticism, and design. Students develop fundamental skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture, with an emphasis on contour lines, shading, and color theory.
Through hands-on projects, students explore the symbolic, expressive, and descriptive qualities of line, shape, form, color, texture, space, and value. The course also builds an art vocabulary, enabling students to thoughtfully describe and write about their own work and the work of others. A variety of media are used to reinforce these concepts and encourage creative expression.
Studio Art 2
Studio Art 2 guides students through the artistic process, combining hands-on creation with critical thinking across a variety of media. Students produce both individual and collaborative works while exploring contemporary and historical art, learning to analyze and deconstruct artwork using a structured critical framework.
At least one research or writing project focuses on an artist or art period of the student’s choice. Students expand their art vocabulary, explore potential art careers, and gain inspiration from guest artists who share their work and experiences.
Meets the UC/CSU Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement.
Studio Art 1
Explore the elements and principles of art through hands-on projects in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Students create both individual and collaborative works while discovering contemporary and historical art.
Projects include at least one research or creative writing assignment focused on an artist or art period of the student’s choice. Along the way, students develop an art vocabulary, learn about art careers, and gain inspiration from guest artists who share their work and experiences.
Meets the UC/CSU Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement.
AP Studio Art
Enrollment in AP Studio Art requires a portfolio review by the instructor. This course serves as a springboard for advanced study in art or careers in the field. Students work in a variety of media, developing a cohesive body of work that reflects their chosen emphasis: Drawing, 2-D Design, or 3-D Design.
By the end of the course, students submit a portfolio of 15 exemplary pieces to the AP College Board and are required to take the AP exam in May.
Meets the UC/CSU Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement.
Visual Arts Gallery
