Humanities
Students will explore the world of art, the basic principles and elements, and apply the acquired knowledge to real projects and assignments.
Courses
ART HISTORY A
Students explore the art of the prehistoric, ancient, medieval, Renaissance and Rococo periods to understand how to read and interpret art. *Given the subject matter, the course is extensively visual. Please also be aware that this course includes depictions of nudity, as many art movements celebrated the human form. Many important and influential works of art include nudity, and it would be nearly impossible to teach art history without including them.
SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: 9 – 12 PRE-REQUISITES: None
ART HISTORY B
Students explore art of the late 1700s to modernity from Western movements in artworks and architecture to China, Japan, Africa, Oceania, Southwest Asia, India. *Given the subject matter, the course is extensively visual. Please also be aware that this course includes depictions of nudity, as many art movements celebrated the human form. Many important and influential works of art include nudity, and it would be nearly impossible to teach art history without including them.
SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: 9 – 12 PREREQUISITES: None
DIGITAL ART DESIGN
Digital Media Design and Production teaches students the fundamentals of graphic design and production and provides students with the opportunity to apply these principles to printed media, digital presentation media, and interactive media.
SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: 9 – 12 PREREQUISITES: None
PHOTOGRAPHY
Students explore proper use of photography equipment, how to build a portfolio of work, and describe the steps to starting a career in this field. Topics include: the habits and etiquette of the profession. *Photography equipment is not needed. Practice is offered through digital simulation.
SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: 9 – 12 PREREQUISITES: None